Tonya Andersen
Edwards,Missouri
Summary
Professional care provider equipped for direct care roles with strong emphasis on client well-being. Skilled in personal care, medication administration, and daily living support. Excels in excellent team collaboration, flexibility in dynamic environments, and achieving meaningful outcomes. Reliable and compassionate, capable of adapting to diverse needs and ensuring supportive atmosphere. Utilizes effective communication and empathy to build trusting relationships and address immediate needs. Knowledge of personal care techniques and behavioral management strategies to promote client well-being. Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience meeting the needs of elderly, medical fragile, and developmental disabled individuals. Ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and a client-centered approach, ensuring safety and emotional support for diverse populations. Committed to delivering high-quality care tailored to individual needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Direct Care Staff
Twin Lakes Community Support Services, LLC
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment for individuals receiving care.
- Documented client progress and reported changes to supervisory staff.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure comprehensive objectives were followed.
- Engaged clients in recreational activities to promote social interaction and well-being.
- Adapted communication styles to meet diverse needs of clients effectively.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Documented patient progress through detailed record-keeping, contributing to ongoing evaluation of care plans effectiveness.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Provided medication management, ensuring accurate administration and adherence to prescribed schedules.
- Worked with Twin Lakes Community Support in 2002
Licensed Practical Nurse
Warsaw Health and Rehabilitation Center
06.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses under supervision.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Conducted routine assessments to gather vital signs and medical histories.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for documentation and communication.
- Supported infection control practices to maintain a safe clinical environment.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Groves
03.2016 - 05.2024
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Supported infection control practices to maintain a safe clinical environment.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for documentation and communication.
- Conducted routine assessments to gather vital signs and medical histories.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hidden Lake Care Center
10.2006 - 03.2016
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Developed patient care plans to address individual needs, promoting faster recovery.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
Education
Nursing
Cass Career Center
Harrisonville, MONo Degree - Prerequisites For RN Program
Metropolitan Community College
Kansas City, MO05-2018
Skills
- Client-centered approach
- Disability awareness
- Daily living activities
- Medication monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Professional boundaries
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- CPR certified
- Medication management
- Safety monitoring
- Nutrition monitoring
Certification
- Certified Nurses Aid
- Certificied Medication Technician effective 1/13/2000
- Licensed Practical Nurse effective 8/27/2004
- Certified Nurse Assistant Clinical Supervisor in Missouri effective 1/5/2010
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 1-8 staff members.
- Effectively provided cares and delegated responsibilities for up to 54 residents.
- Collaborated with team in the development of developing care plans.
- Wound nurse in long term care facility for 1 year.
- MDS Coordinator in long term care facility for 1 year.
Timeline
Direct Care Staff
Twin Lakes Community Support Services, LLC
08.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Warsaw Health and Rehabilitation Center
06.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Groves
03.2016 - 05.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hidden Lake Care Center
10.2006 - 03.2016
Nursing
Cass Career Center
No Degree - Prerequisites For RN Program
Metropolitan Community College
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