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Tonia Whitehurst

Webster,TX

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Motivated to learn grow and excel in Nursing leadership.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Charge

UltraStaff
Houston,Tx, TX
10.2019 - Current
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 18 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 50 patients daily.

School Nurse

Maxim Healthcare Agency
Houston, TX
10.2019 - Current
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising DON and principal
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries
  • Oversaw health services for school of 8 special needs students and faculty
  • Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms

RN Staff Nurse

Snap Nurse
Los Angeles, CA
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Covid vaccine intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to vaccines and their components for adverse side effects
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
  • Educate public on disease process and infection control
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection
  • Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting all data in electronic records

Charge Nurse

Highland Park Rehab & Nursing Center
Houston, TX
06.2018 - 05.2019
  • Oversaw daily rounds to assess patient conditions and distribute medications to patients.
  • Conducted patient assessments daily to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Delivered basic patient care and treatments, including taking temperature or blood pressure, dressing wounds, treating bedsores and catheterizations.
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Supervised and managed functions for 110-bed Rehab unit, including daily scheduling, tasking and administration
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols

Education

Associate Degree Nursing - Nursing

The College of Health Care Professions
Houston, TX
09.2019

Skills

  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Nursing Consultation
  • Medical Procedure Preparation
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Patient Care Oversight
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Treatment Preparation
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Procedure Assistance
  • Immunizations and Vitals
  • Nursing Performance Assessment
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Knowledgeable in Epic, Meditech, PCC, Matrix and CorrecTech charting systems
  • Intake and discharge
  • Privacy and confidentiality

Certification

BLS

Work Availability

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Timeline

RN Staff Nurse

Snap Nurse
01.2021 - 05.2021

RN Charge

UltraStaff
10.2019 - Current

School Nurse

Maxim Healthcare Agency
10.2019 - Current

Charge Nurse

Highland Park Rehab & Nursing Center
06.2018 - 05.2019

Associate Degree Nursing - Nursing

The College of Health Care Professions

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