TONYA E. GLASS
Linden
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Vaughan Regional Medical Center, excelling in patient care and bariatric program management. Proven ability to lead teams and enhance healthcare compliance, while delivering individualized care. Skilled in critical thinking and conflict resolution, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in diverse clinical settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
WHIT SPECIALTY CLINIC
04.2024 - Current
- Conducts triage and provides individual care to an average of 20 to 30 patients daily, in addition to scheduling surgeries and making referrals.
- Develops and maintains a bariatric surgery program that entails keeping detailed records of patients' weight, height, required tests for surgery, and surgery approval through insurance.
NURSING INSTRUCTOR
WALLACE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SELMA
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades, providing timely feedback on performance.
- Developed strong relationships with area hospitals and agencies for nursing clinical experiences.
- Provided appropriate academic counseling and guidance to support student success.
NURSE MANAGER
WHIT FAMILY CLINIC FITZ-GERALD
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Managed daily operations of 4-6 nursing staff to ensure efficient patient care.
- Oversaw recruitment and training processes for new employees to enhance team capabilities.
- Collaborated with 3-6 healthcare providers to deliver comprehensive patient care.
- Executed blood draws, administered vaccinations, and conducted x-rays as required.
- Coordinated support initiatives with multiple insurance companies to facilitate claims processing.
TRAVEL RN
MEDICAL SOLUTIONS
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Conducted triage and provided individual care to 25-35 patients daily, including responding to 3-6 ambulance arrivals.
- Delivered individualized care to patients with diagnoses such as MI, CVA, COPD, CHF, and DM.
- Served at four different facilities, adapting quickly to diverse clinical environments.
RN
VAUGHAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
06.2017 - 04.2021
- Conducted triage and cared for 25-35 patients daily, managing 3-6 ambulance arrivals.
- Provided individualized care to patients with conditions including myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular accident, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure, and diabetes mellitus.
Education
DNP - Nursing Administration
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
Tuscaloosa, Alabama12.2025
MSN - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
Tuscaloosa, Alabama08.2023
BSN - Nursing
JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY
Jacksonville, Alabama12.2022
ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE - REGISTERED NURSE
WALLACE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Selma, Alabama05.2017
Skills
- Patient care
- Bariatric program management
- Clinical documentation
- Healthcare compliance
- Team leadership
- Patient education
- Conflict resolution
- Nursing assessment
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Current, unencumbered Alabama compact license
- BLS certified
- ACLS certified
- PALS certified
- TNCC certified
- Member of Golden Key International Honor Society
- Member of Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society
- Member of Omega Nu Honor Society
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
WHIT SPECIALTY CLINIC
04.2024 - Current
NURSING INSTRUCTOR
WALLACE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SELMA
11.2023 - 03.2024
NURSE MANAGER
WHIT FAMILY CLINIC FITZ-GERALD
09.2022 - 10.2023
TRAVEL RN
MEDICAL SOLUTIONS
06.2021 - 09.2022
RN
VAUGHAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
06.2017 - 04.2021
DNP - Nursing Administration
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
MSN - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
BSN - Nursing
JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY
ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE - REGISTERED NURSE
WALLACE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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