Tonia Price
Gulfport,MS
Summary
Compassionate Nursing professional demonstrating exemplary skills in direct patient care and healthcare team support. Communicative and collaborative demeanor cultivated several years of superior healthcare industry performance. Experience handling multiple, complex cases with accuracy and dignity.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Oceans Spring Rehabilitation
Ocean Springs, MS
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Pct
Maine Medical Center
Portland, Oregon
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Managed the certification process for PCTs, ensuring all required exams and competencies were successfully completed.
- Mentored PCTs in developing professional relationships with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare personnel.
- Demonstrated effective communication strategies when interacting with patients, families, and staff members.
- Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
Mental Health Technician
Oceans Behavioral Hospital
Biloxi, MS
02.2019 - 12.2023
- Provided education and resources to patients and families about mental health conditions and coping mechanisms.
- Observed and documented changes in patient behavior and reported any significant changes to the clinical team.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
Patient Care Technician
Merrit Health Hospital
Biloxi, Mississippi
04.1997 - 01.2019
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Cna
SADD
Mobile, AL07-2024
High School Diploma -
Gulfport High School
Gulfport, MS05-1991
Skills
- Feeding Assistance
- Compassion and Empathy
- Compassionate communication
- Toileting assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Basic Life Support
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CNA
Oceans Spring Rehabilitation
07.2024 - Current
Pct
Maine Medical Center
12.2023 - 07.2024
Mental Health Technician
Oceans Behavioral Hospital
02.2019 - 12.2023
Patient Care Technician
Merrit Health Hospital
04.1997 - 01.2019
Graduate Certificate - Cna
SADD
High School Diploma -
Gulfport High School