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Tonya E. Glass
Linden, AL
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Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience in family practice and emergency nursing, 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
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse/Care Coordinator
Sonrise Assisted Living
Demopolis, AL
10.2025 - 05.2026
- Oversaw and coordinated individualized care for 32 residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
- Ensured continuity of care, supports interdisciplinary collaboration, and serves as a primary liaison between residents, families, and care teams.
- Promoted resident-centered care, regulatory compliance, and best practices in dementia care within the assisted living environment.
- Coordinated patient care plans, ensuring alignment with individual health goals and preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance communication and improve patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Whit Specialty Clinic
Demopolis, AL
04.2024 - 07.2025
- Conducted triage and provides individual care to an average of 20 to 30 patients daily, in addition to scheduling surgeries and making referrals.
- Developed and maintains a bariatric surgery program that entails keeping detailed records of patients’ weight, height, required tests for surgery, and surgery approval through insurance.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective pain management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
Nursing Instructor
Wallace Community College Selma
Selma, AL
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Maintained accurate records of over 40 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.
- Developed and implemented nursing curriculum to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Facilitated hands-on clinical training sessions for nursing students to ensure practical skill acquisition.
Nurse Manager
Whit Family Clinic Fitz-Gerald
Demopolis, AL
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.
- Oversaw daily operations and staffing for comprehensive patient care delivery.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols to enhance patient safety and quality outcomes.
Travel RN
Medical Solutions
Jacksonville, FL
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Coordinated support initiatives with multiple insurance companies to facilitate claims processing.
- 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.
- Delivered high-quality patient care in diverse clinical settings across multiple states.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
RN
Vaughan Regional Medical Center
Selma, AL
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.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
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 - Nursing
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
- Dementia care
Certification
- Current, unencumbered Alabama compact license
- BLS 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/Care Coordinator
Sonrise Assisted Living
10.2025 - 05.2026
Registered Nurse
Whit Specialty Clinic
04.2024 - 07.2025
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
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Wallace State Community College
BSN - Nursing
Jacksonville State University
MSN - Nursing
University of Alabama
DNP - Nursing Administration
University of Alabama