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Tonnie-Ann Nelson

Nanuet,NY

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience in clinical and community settings, specializing in behavioral health assessments, and comprehensive care planning. Proven ability to lead clinical teams and enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and organizational skills. Expertise in psychiatric emergency response and substance dependency treatment, ensuring high-quality care for diverse patient populations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse Mental Health Assessor

Pibly Residential Programs
Bronx, NY
03.2018 - Current
  • Make referrals for ongoing support to health home care coordination.
  • Develops and revises clinical program policies and procedures working in collaboration with other department directors and staff.
  • Recruits, trains, develops and maintains a high quality clinical team of nursing professionals.
  • Conducts enrollment assessments to determine clinical eligibility.
  • Link people who have serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, alcohol or substance abuse to a broad range of services essential to successfully living in a community setting.

Clinical Nurse II (Behavioral Health)

Phelps Memorial Hospital Center
Sleepy Hollow, NY
05.2019 - 06.2022
  • Performs an age specific plan of care for a designated group of patients using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
  • Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments.
  • Uses leadership skills/clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and directing/delegating activities of the patient care unit team.
  • Correctly administers prescribed treatments.
  • Prioritizes all aspects of patient care including teaching, rounding, coaching, and planning “after hospital care” and delegating to others as appropriate.
  • Maintains constant vigilance over patients care to ensure that safety precautions/needs are followed. (Side rails up, call lights and bedside stand within reach, etc.)
  • Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
  • Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
  • Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
  • Discussed non-medical techniques such as yoga and meditation to help patients alleviate depression and anxiety.

Home Health Nurse

Better Helpers Inc.
New York, NY
05.2017 - 02.2020
  • Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
  • Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Supported patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to improve comfort and quality of life and reduce pain.

Registered Nurse II

Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center
Bronx, NY
01.2017 - 05.2019
  • Provide professional nursing services which include, but are not limited to, nursing interventions and their documentation, case finding, health teaching/counseling and provision of supportive and/or restorative care.
  • Prepare clinical and administrative reports.
  • Conducts mental health assessment and, as necessary, make recommendations with regard to the treatment plan.
  • Maintain infection control standards, and function as a member of a treatment team.
  • Provide supervision to subordinate professional, paraprofessional, and support staff in the performance of their patient care.
  • Maintain inventory standards for medicine, controlled drugs, and narcotics.
  • Respond to psychiatric and medical emergencies as identified.

Clinical Nurse

Beth Abrahams Health Services
New York, NY
04.2016 - 12.2016
  • Participates and initiates the nursing care plan to meet the needs of the patient.
  • Maintains resident's/patient's medical and nursing record - entering nursing observations and actions taken.
  • Participates in the interpretation of treatments to patient and families. Makes recommendations for additional or modified services, coordinating patient's care with other members of the health care team.
  • Prepares assignments for LPN and Nursing Attendants.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
  • Observes nursing care to insure that care is given according to the facility's policies and procedures.
  • Observes the nutritional needs of residents/patients.
  • Responsible for carrying out fire and safety regulations to maintain a safety environment.
  • Participates in nursing committees which influence or determines policies affecting nursing practice.
  • Knowing and applying scientific principles in performing nursing procedures.
  • Assists with orientation, skill training and evaluation of new nursing service personnel.
  • Reports to oncoming nurse, the conditions of residents/patients or unusual problems.
  • Assumes other delegated charge responsibilities in the absence of the Head Nurse.

Education

Master of Science - Population/Community Health Nursing

Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL
06-2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL
2017

Associate of Science - Nursing

Montefiore School of Nursing
2015

Skills

  • COVID-19 Screening
  • Wound care
  • Diabetic and Stroke Patient Care
  • Patient Admission/Discharge Assessment
  • Substance Dependency Treatment (Methadone and Suboxone)
  • Comprehensive Health Assessments
  • Behavioral Health assessment
  • Psychiatric Emergency Response
  • HIV Pre and Post test counseling
  • Pre and Post Electroconvulsive Therapy assessment
  • Acute and Rehabilitative Care
  • Intake and discharge
  • Quality improvements
  • Care plan creation
  • Organizational skills

Certification

New York Registered Nurse License # 713676 (Current- November 2028)

New Jersey Registered Nurse License #26NR2577060 (Current - May 2026)

Basic Life Support Certification (Current- December 2027)

FEMA IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System Certification

FEMA IS-200.C: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response Certification

IHI Open School Basic Certificate in Quality and Safety

References

Marlon Henry (917) 496-6700
Program Director
Pibly Residential Programs, Inc

Tiffany Hinds (646) 633-7174

Assistant Director of Nursing

Skills

EMR Experience: esVISTA, Meditech, Allscripts (Eclipsys), SigmaCare, Awards Computerized Charting, Avatar (Netsmart)

Timeline

Clinical Nurse II (Behavioral Health)

Phelps Memorial Hospital Center
05.2019 - 06.2022

Registered Nurse Mental Health Assessor

Pibly Residential Programs
03.2018 - Current

Home Health Nurse

Better Helpers Inc.
05.2017 - 02.2020

Registered Nurse II

Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center
01.2017 - 05.2019

Clinical Nurse

Beth Abrahams Health Services
04.2016 - 12.2016

Master of Science - Population/Community Health Nursing

Chamberlain University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Montefiore School of Nursing

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