Tonjya Albright
Florence,SC
Summary
Accomplished in developing and actualizing strategies to enhance patient care and coordinate interdisciplinary support teams. Dedicated to accurate communication, patient education and advocacy as well as a holistic and compassionate approach to healthcare.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager, Hospice
Agape Care Group
Florence, SC
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided emotional and spiritual support and counseling to patients and their loved ones dealing with chronic illness and end-of-life issues.
- Conducted biweekly interdisciplinary team meetings to review case management activities for assigned caseloads.
- Educated patients and their caregivers on medication uses and precautions, expected disease progression and various other topics to promote comfort and quality of life.
Telehealth Nurse
Physicians Preferred Monitoring
Florence, SC
09.2017 - 06.2023
- Monitored vital signs, daily weights, and other assessments remotely and reported findings to home health agencies and physicians.
- Educated patients how to use monitoring equipment to obtain accurate baseline vital signs and daily weights.
- Instructed on medication timing, symptoms of fluid retention, normal vs. abnormal fluctuations in blood pressure and heart rate and lifestyle choices to improve health status.
Registered Nurse, LTAC
Regency Hospital Company LLC
Florence, SC
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Provided direct nursing care to medically complex patients.
- Worked to coordinate interdisciplinary healthcare team to assist patient in recovery of acute illness while promoting optimal maintenance and improvement of multiple chronic comorbidities.
- Assessed dynamic patient status to adjust responsive care according to current needs.
- Maintained accurate and precise EMR while maintaining HIPPA requirements.
Critical Care Nurse
Carolinas Hospital System
Florence, SC
02.2014 - 08.2017
- Administered holistic nursing care to critically ill patients.
- Assisted in advanced life support procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion, central line placement and management.
- Educated patients and families about critical care procedures, treatments, medications and health maintenance practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure appropriate delivery of care services across the continuum of care.
- Prepared detailed documentation of all assessments, treatments, medications administered, changes in condition and status and follow up instructions upon discharge from unit.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Florence Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC05.2000
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Engineering Technology
Florence Darlington Technical College
Florence05.1994
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Counseling
- Care Planning
- Resource Management
- Patient Care, Advocacy and Education
- RN Case Management
- Electronic Medical Recordkeeping
- Needs Assessment
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Infection Control
- Bloodwork/laboratory Result Interpretations
- Geriatric Treatment Knowledge
- Compassionate and Caring
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Intake and Discharge
- Attention to Detail
- Delegation and Motivation
- Critical Thinking
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Preventive Healthcare
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medical Supply Management
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Care Assessment
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Monitoring Vital Signs
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN Case Manager, Hospice
Agape Care Group
06.2023 - 12.2023
Telehealth Nurse
Physicians Preferred Monitoring
09.2017 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse, LTAC
Regency Hospital Company LLC
08.2017 - 09.2018
Critical Care Nurse
Carolinas Hospital System
02.2014 - 08.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Florence Darlington Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Engineering Technology
Florence Darlington Technical College
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