Tonya Altieri
Bowling Green
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with strong clinical judgment and emergency care skills. Demonstrated ability in patient assessments and medication administration, ensuring high-quality care in fast-paced environments.
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a strong foundation in emergency care and patient education. Proven track record of collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes while delivering compassionate support to patients and families.
Empathetic healthcare professional skilled in medication administration and patient assessments. Committed to improving patient experiences through effective communication and education, while consistently delivering high-quality emergency care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Advent Health
Wauchula, FL
06.2024 - Current
- Assessed and triaged patients to prioritize care based on severity of conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes to ensure timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and post-discharge instructions.
- Utilized electronic health records to maintain accurate patient documentation and data entry.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance departmental efficiency and patient outcomes.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on emergency department procedures and best practices.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Participated in continuous education programs to stay updated with latest in emergency nursing practices.
- Reduced patient wait times with efficient triage processes.
- Reduced stress and anxiety for patients and families by offering compassionate care and support.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Patient Care Technician, Nurse Intern
Advent Health
Sebring, FL
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems.
- Supported nursing staff in executing care plans and administering treatments.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07-2026
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
South Florida State College
Avon Park, FL05-2024
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- IV setup
- Patient monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Intravenous therapy
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Family education
- Critical care
- Oxygen therapy
- Time management
- HIPAA compliance
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Calm under stress
- Attention to detail
- Blood sugar monitoring
- Precepting
- Performing ekgs
- Complex Problem-solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency response
- Vaccine administration
- High level of autonomy
- Emergency care
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- CPI
- NIHSS Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Advent Health
06.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician, Nurse Intern
Advent Health
07.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
South Florida State College