Tonya Coil
Registered Nurse
Spring Hill,Tennessee
Summary
Dedicated, highly skilled registered nurse with eighteen years practical and eight years managerial experience; encompassing pediatrics, diabetes, endocrine, oncology and primary health care. Caring professional seeking a position with an established medical facility/company; which will make use of my comprehensive health care training, communication skills and self-directed prioritization. Profile: Demonstrates aptitude for developing new skills Readily develop rapport with patient, families, staff and other health care professionals Strong analytical skills, easily assess conditions and implements appropriate intervention Proven record of reliability and responsibility Resourceful in completing projects and ability to multi- task effectively Dedicated individual, proven record for going beyond what is required
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse
Maury County Public Schools
Columbia, TN
10.2020 - Current
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Oversaw health services for school of 400+ students and faculty.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting hearing and vision evaluations.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Diabetes Health Coach/Field Health Coach
Centene Corporation
Dallas, TX
04.2014 - 10.2020
- (work remotely from home), Wellness Health Coach for patients with diabetes and hypertension ( Medicaid, Medicare and Multi State Inmate populations)
- Make independent decisions regarding diabetes management
- Provide assessments on new participants to determine clinical risk and readiness to change
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in member management software of telephonic and written communications
- Act as case manager when integrating with other health care services
- Made home visits as indicated to educate members one on one
- Assisted clients in finding new ways to inspire healthier habits.
Diabetes Educator
Diabetes Management Center at SGMC
Valdosta, GA
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Assist Provider with Diabetes Clinic
- Provided one on one education during nurse visits
- Provide Diabetes Education during Group Classes
- Provide Telephonic Diabetes Triage
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
Patient Care Coordinator
Pearlman Cancer Center at SGMC
Valdosta, GA
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Monitor the daily activities/flow of the Cancer Center assessment area
- Assist the Nurse Manager with staff evaluations, scheduling, staff meetings
- Train new employees
- Acted as main point of contact for patients, doctors and hospital staff by closely reviewing medical charts and maintaining high levels of communication.
- Worked closely with patients to deliver excellent and direct individualized patient care.
- Delivered excellent patient experiences and direct care.
- Monitored ongoing care and proactively corrected problems.
Clinical Coordinator
Cartersville Pediatric Associates
Cartersville, GA
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Fulfilled the role of nurse manager, with responsibility to supervise, schedule and train up 15 LPN’s, CMA’s and laboratory staff within two offices
- Responsible for ordering vaccines, medical supplies, and stock meds; maintain oxygen tanks and medical equipment
- OSHA coordinator
- Participate in rotation for after hour call with Nurse Practitioners
- Liaison between drug reps and physicians
- Assist with floor nurse and telephone triage duties as schedule requires
- Facilitate hiring of qualified [Department Name] personnel by interview applicants and making recommendations for employment.
- Created weekly schedules for nurses, taking into account sick days and vacation time.
Diabetes Nurse Educator
Pediatric Endocrine Associates
Atlanta, GA
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Provide initial and follow -up diabetes education, as well as initial and follow-up insulin pump therapy education
- Collaborate with diabetes management team including physician, nutritionist, and social worker to determine plan of care for patients and their families
- Received after hour calls for blood sugar, sick day and pump management
- Created insulin Pump Therapy Program
- Telephone Triage Nurse: Responsible for management of blood sugar phone line
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
- Gave public talks on importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies.
Diabetes Educator, Neonatal Nurse Pediatric Floor Nurse
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Peoria, IL
05.1993 - 07.2000
- Chair of Pediatric Satisfaction Work group, Co-Chair of Pediatric Board and member of NICU Board Diabetes Research Coordinator for Inhaled insulin; as well as, diabetes educator duties as described above
- Member of speaker bureau for Type 1 diabetes management
- Developed clinical forms, education material and newsletter for Diabetes resource center
- Member of Diabetes Improvement Team
- Provide neonatal care in a step down unit set up to provide training to families prior to discharge or care to long term neonatal infants; including but not limited to blood draws and administration, trach, g-tube and colostomy care and Respigam administration
- Provide general nursing care to children ages 0-18 years
- Served as charge nurse and preceptor to new employees
- VIP for Children’s Miracle Network Telethon
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
1993
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Western Illinois University
1991
Skills
- Invasive Procedures
- Critical Thinking
- Diabetic Care
- Insulin Administration
- Carbohydrate Counting
- Chronic Disease Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Quality Patient Care
- Individualized Care Plans
- Emergency Response
Certification
- CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator
Timeline
School Nurse
Maury County Public Schools
10.2020 - Current
Diabetes Health Coach/Field Health Coach
Centene Corporation
04.2014 - 10.2020
Diabetes Educator
Diabetes Management Center at SGMC
01.2012 - 01.2014
Patient Care Coordinator
Pearlman Cancer Center at SGMC
01.2010 - 01.2012
Clinical Coordinator
Cartersville Pediatric Associates
01.2006 - 01.2010
Diabetes Nurse Educator
Pediatric Endocrine Associates
01.2000 - 01.2006
Diabetes Educator, Neonatal Nurse Pediatric Floor Nurse
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
05.1993 - 07.2000
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
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Western Illinois University
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