Tonya Cochran
Charlestown,IN
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Premier Surgery Center An Affiliate Of SCA
12.2002 - Current
- OR staff Nurse
- Endoscopy Nurse
- Narcotic Diversion Nurse
- Laser Safety Nurse
- Previous Education Nurse
- Previous Credential Coordinator
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Contributed substantially to successful AAAHC accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Staff Registered Nurse
University Of Louisville Hospital
07.2001 - 12.2002
- Medical/Surgical Staff Nurse: Patient assessments, administration of medications, starting I.V.'s, wound care, ostomy and skin care, assisting physicians
- Labor and Delivery Staff Nurse: Monitoring the care of the Pregnant woman and baby, assisting physicians with delivery of baby, assisting physicians with minor procedures, Circulate the O.R. during Cesarean section delivery of baby
Staff Nurse
All Children Pediatrics
11.1997 - 03.2002
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assist physicians with minor procedures
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KY05.2000
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nursing
Kentucky Technical College
Louisville, KY01.1997
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Louisville, KY06.1993
Skills
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Pediatric Advance Life Support
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Premier Surgery Center An Affiliate Of SCA
12.2002 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse
University Of Louisville Hospital
07.2001 - 12.2002
Staff Nurse
All Children Pediatrics
11.1997 - 03.2002
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nursing
Kentucky Technical College
High School Diploma -
Central High School
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