Tonja Hagamaker
Chelsea,AL
Summary
Experienced nurse practitioner with over 30 years of nursing background in the hospital and clinic setting. Reliable, dedicated and passionate. Noted for attention to detail, work ethic and people skills. Passionate about delivering quality patient care, meeting goals and outcomes. Solid understanding of the role within the interdisciplinary setting.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Advanced Practice Provider
Cardiovascular Associates
Birmingham, AL
11.2019 - Current
- Provided comprehensive care to both the inpatient and outpatient setting.
- Helped physicians in enhancing patient care, expanding access and services and assisted with meeting the healthcare needs of our rural communities.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Interpreted lab and radiology results, and other diagnostic testing to diagnose and treat a variety of heart related illnesses.
- Facilitated consistent, coordinated and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team
- Provided heart health education to patients and their families
- Advocated for patients and families in navigating the health care system
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL 05.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL 01.2011 - 07.2013
Skills
Proficient in electronic health records, such as EPIC, Cerner, and Allscripts
Continuous education in cardiac diseased prevention, structural heart disease and cholesterol management
Interpreting lab, radiology and diagnostic results
Interpreting EKG and cardiac monitoring results
Providing compassionate patient support and education
Phlebotomy, suturing, intravenous access, incision and drainage of accesses, wound care and managing emergencies
Physician collaboration
Patient Assessment, diagnosing and establishing a plan of care
Health promotion
Training and Development
Timeline
Advanced Practice Provider
Cardiovascular Associates
11.2019 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Birmingham
05.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
01.2011 - 07.2013