Tonya Davis
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Veteran of the USAF. Seasoned LPN. Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities. Extremely valuable, kind and compassionate with veteran patients. Always looking for ways to improve and uphold job standards with quality work. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Mammogram Coordinator
Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center
11.2013 - Current
- As delegating authority, responsible for reviewing and authorizing greater than 1500 breast imaging consults annually.
- Communicate with over 40 facilities in the state of Indiana to coordinate appointments.
- Retrieve and review all reports/results.
- Notify provider of results and/or recommended follow-up imaging.
- Set priorities and problem-solve workflow issues to ensure breast imaging is scheduled and reports received to prevent delay in care.
- Maintain tracking for all breast imaging and recommended follow up.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
LPN - GYN CLINIC NURSE
Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center
11.2013 - 10.2022
- Flexibility - occasionally worked in GYN Clinic due to low clinic staffing.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information .
- Obtained patient vital signs.
- Assisted with procedures such as Pap smear, IUD insertion/removal, Colposcopy, Hysteroscopy, Nexplanon placement/ removal.
- Administered injections.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Completed POC testing.
LPN PRIMARY CARE - PACT
Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center
11.2004 - 11.2013
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information into electronic medical record.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Floor Nurse - Family Practice
Methodist Medical Group
09.1993 - 11.2004
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in clinic environment.
- Reported health status concerns to senior nursing staff and clinicians for review.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assisted with minor in office procedures such as suture placement, removal, cyst removal, Matrixectomy (partial toenail removal)
Occupational Health Nurse
Lewis & Fischman Occupational Medical Group
02.1988 - 03.1990
- Liaised between employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
- Employed nursing skills to evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow.
- Utilized well-honed communication and active listening skills to conduct pre-employment screenings.
- Delivered array of employee health services at company, which included health screenings and immunizations.
- Promoted high level of service to every individual while observing confidentiality rules and company regulations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Medical Service Specialist
United States Air Force, USAF
09.1984 - 09.1988
- Collaborated with team members to deliver quality health care to patients.
- Helped clinical staff with in-office procedures by organizing spaces and passing instruments.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Education
EMT - Certificate
United States Air Force - EMT
David Grant Medical Center Travis Air Force Base, 07.1987
Medical Service Specialist
United States Air Force School of Health Care
Sheppard AFB, TX01.1985
Medical Assisting
Professional Careers Institute
Indianapolis10.1982
Skills
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Instructing
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Procedure Explanation
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Software
- Dependable and Responsible
- Coordination
- Point of Care testing
- Time Management
- eClinical EHR
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Good Telephone Etiquette
Timeline
Mammogram Coordinator
Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center
11.2013 - Current
LPN - GYN CLINIC NURSE
Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center
11.2013 - 10.2022
LPN PRIMARY CARE - PACT
Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center
11.2004 - 11.2013
Floor Nurse - Family Practice
Methodist Medical Group
09.1993 - 11.2004
Occupational Health Nurse
Lewis & Fischman Occupational Medical Group
02.1988 - 03.1990
Medical Service Specialist
United States Air Force, USAF
09.1984 - 09.1988
EMT - Certificate
United States Air Force - EMT
Medical Service Specialist
United States Air Force School of Health Care
Medical Assisting
Professional Careers Institute
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