Tonya Abshire
Goshen,IN
Summary
Patient focused, compassionate and motivated nurse bringing 10 years of experience in emergency nursing. Professional, acute and chronic care knowledge to help better the lives of patients encountered. Competent, dedicated and efficient nurse looking to work in travel nursing.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
RN Network
10.2023 - Current
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient's acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Next Moves
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse
Goshen Hospital
07.2013 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Emergency Room Technician
Goshen Health
08.2011 - 07.2013
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting in medical charts.
Emergency Department Registrar
Goshen Health
02.2007 - 08.2011
- Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Bethel College
Mishawaka, IN05.2014
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Compassionate and Caring
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Administer Medication
- Pain Management
- Time Management
- Performing EKGs
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Regulatory Compliance
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Multitasking
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
RN Network
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Next Moves
03.2023 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse
Goshen Hospital
07.2013 - 01.2023
Emergency Room Technician
Goshen Health
08.2011 - 07.2013
Emergency Department Registrar
Goshen Health
02.2007 - 08.2011
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Bethel College
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