Tonya Dyer
Hurst,TX
Summary
- Resourceful staff nurse, prn charge nurse and preceptor with nearly 27 years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of acute nursing care techniques and methods.
- Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
THR Arlington Memorial
Arlington, TX
03.1997 - Current
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times or end-of-life situations.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following proper sanitation guidelines.
- Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
Nursing Supervisor
THR Arlington Memorial
Arlington, TX
05.2009 - 05.2017
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers regarding patient care issues.
- Reviewed incident reports involving nursing staff members or patients to determine appropriate corrective action.
- Investigated and reported accidents, leveraging new knowledge to improve protections for patients and staff.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Ensured that all nursing personnel are familiar with hospital policies and regulations.
- Provided patients with direct nursing care during periods of department short-staffing.
- Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and overall services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX05-1996
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Specimen Collection
- Care Planning
- Family Education
- Patient Management
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Patient Safety
- Health Promotion
- Patient Education
Affiliations
- Served as health ministry leader and organized a health fair at Beth Eden Baptist Church, Fort Worth, Texas in August of 2007.
- Joined Chi Eta Phi, Incorporated nursing sorority in 2008.
Accomplishments
- Awarded continuing medical education scholarship summer 2007, Arlington Memorial Hospital.
- Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse since August 2016.
Timeline
Nursing Supervisor
THR Arlington Memorial
05.2009 - 05.2017
Staff Nurse
THR Arlington Memorial
03.1997 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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