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Tonya Austin

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, and care coordination in fast-paced Acute Care inpatient environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Now looking to use 20 years collective nursing experience to advance educational career to obtain a Masters and Doctorates Dual degree.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia
04.2013 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Led nursing peers in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices for last 8 years.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
  • Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
  • Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.

Patient Care Assistant

Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia
09.2003 - 03.2013
  • Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nurse.
  • Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA
12.2012

Associate of Science - Cultural Science And Technology

Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
05.2010

Skills

  • Shared Governance
  • Diabetes Resource Unit Rep
  • Unit Resource Rep for Central Line Safety
  • Patient Record Auditing
  • Accurate Charting and Documentation
  • Safe Medication Administration
  • Clear Patient Communication that Builds Rapport and Trust
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Patient and Family Focused Education
  • Hardworking and Team Driven

Affiliations

Association for Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) Member

Certification

CMSRN

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia
04.2013 - Current

Patient Care Assistant

Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia
09.2003 - 03.2013

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

La Salle University

Associate of Science - Cultural Science And Technology

Community College of Philadelphia

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