Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Practicum Experience
Timeline
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Tonia Soper

Lisbon

Summary

Family Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience in pediatric, psychiatric, and acute care. Proven ability to deliver patient-centered care and lead interdisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments. Strong communication skills foster effective patient relationships and enhance clinical outcomes. Licensed in Connecticut and South Carolina, demonstrating adaptability and commitment to high-quality healthcare delivery.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Practice

Mark D. DePonte MD, LLC
09.2023 - Current
  • Provide primary care for patients aged 16 and over, including preventative care, chronic disease management, and acute illness treatment. We utilize paper charting and handwritten referrals.

Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse

Natchaug Hospital
01.2021 - 07.2023
  • Delivered direct patient care across pediatric, adolescent, and adult units.
  • Administered medications, developed treatment plans, led group sessions, and responded to crises.

Elementary School Nurse

Griswold Public Schools
07.2018 - 01.2021
  • Provided first aid, managed chronic health conditions, maintained health records, and conducted screenings for grades Pre-k through 4.

Substitute School Nurse

Montville & Killingly School Districts
04.2018 - 07.2018
  • Provided school health services from Pre-K through high school. Assisted during field trips and summer school.

Clinical Care Manager

Pediatric Services of America
10.2016 - 03.2018
  • Managed nursing staff, reviewed care plans, trained staff, supervised in-home care, and coordinated patient intake.

Pediatric Home Health Nurse

Pediatric Services of America
03.2015 - 11.2016
  • Delivered in-home pediatric care, performed assessments, and coordinated with families and providers.

Dialysis Nurse

DaVita Dialysis
03.2015 - 11.2016
  • Administered dialysis treatments and managed chronic conditions. Educated patients and oversaw dialysis techs.

Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse

St. Joseph's Living Center
11.2013 - 03.2015
  • Provided nursing care in a skilled nursing facility including wound care, IV management, and supervision of CNAs.

Education

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Downers Grove, IL
07-2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
05-2017

Associate of Science - Nursing

Three Rivers Community College
Norwich, CT
06-2013

Skills

  • Family practice
  • Client-centered practice
  • Family support and instruction
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Physical assessments
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Relationship building
  • Chronic disease management

Certification

  • Licensed Connecticut Advanced Practice Nurse- Expires 2026
  • Licensed Connecticut Registered Nurse- Expires 2026
  • Licensed South Carolina Registered Nurse- Expires 2026
  • BLS CPR Certification- Expires 2027


Practicum Experience

Mark D, DePonte, MD, LLC

Primary Care in Lisbon, CT

September 2022-July 2023


UCFS- The Edward & Mary Lord Family Health Center

Pediatric Primary Care in Norwich, CT

January 2023-April 2023 


Timeline

Family Practice

Mark D. DePonte MD, LLC
09.2023 - Current

Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse

Natchaug Hospital
01.2021 - 07.2023

Elementary School Nurse

Griswold Public Schools
07.2018 - 01.2021

Substitute School Nurse

Montville & Killingly School Districts
04.2018 - 07.2018

Clinical Care Manager

Pediatric Services of America
10.2016 - 03.2018

Pediatric Home Health Nurse

Pediatric Services of America
03.2015 - 11.2016

Dialysis Nurse

DaVita Dialysis
03.2015 - 11.2016

Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse

St. Joseph's Living Center
11.2013 - 03.2015

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas At Arlington

Associate of Science - Nursing

Three Rivers Community College
Tonia Soper