Tonya Dresher
Augusta,KS
Summary
Results-driven healthcare professional committed to enhancing patient care and satisfaction through a blend of nursing expertise and healthcare administration experience. Demonstrated success in developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, along with exceptional leadership and mentorship abilities. Proven track record of maintaining compliance with regulatory standards while fostering a collaborative team environment. Passionate about driving improvements in patient outcomes and operational efficiency within healthcare settings.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Progressive Home Health and Hospice
08.2025 - Current
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
School Nurse
USD 402 (Garfield & Lincoln Elementary Schools)
01.2009 - 07.2025
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Oversaw health services for school of approximately 1000 students and faculty.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
Long-Term Care Facility Surveyor
State of Kansas, KDADS
10.2022 - 02.2023
- - Conducted compliance surveys in skilled nursing facilities to ensure adherence to CMS and state standards.
- - Reviewed clinical documentation, interviewed staff/residents, and prepared deficiency reports.
- - Collaborated with facilities to develop corrective action plans.
RN Staff Nurse – Immediate Care
Wichita Clinic
01.2009 - 07.2012
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
RN Case Manager
Home Healthcare Connections
09.2001 - 08.2006
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Public Health Specialty
Skills
- Expertise in case coordination
- Quality control and compliance
- Patient engagement strategies
- Population Health
- Chronic disease management
- Regulatory compliance preparation
- Program design for health equity
- Educational program development and support
- Electronic medical record proficiency
Affiliations
- - American Public Health Association
- - National & Kansas School Nurses Association
- - Midwest Nursing Research Society
- - American Nursing Association
Certification
- - Registered Nurse (RN), Multi-State License – Valid until March 2026
- - First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor (Adult and Pediatric) – Valid until Sept 2026
- - KS Health and Safety Institute Certification – Expires Sept 2026
Awards
- Cum Laude, Southwestern College, - Order of the Purple, Butler County Community College
Timeline
Director of Nursing - Progressive Home Health and Hospice
08.2025 - Current
Long-Term Care Facility Surveyor - State of Kansas, KDADS
10.2022 - 02.2023
School Nurse - USD 402 (Garfield & Lincoln Elementary Schools)
01.2009 - 07.2025
RN Staff Nurse – Immediate Care - Wichita Clinic
01.2009 - 07.2012
RN Case Manager - Home Healthcare Connections
09.2001 - 08.2006
The University of Kansas - Master of Science in Nursing, Public Health Specialty
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