Tonya Scott Jackson
Greenwell Springs,Louisiana
Summary
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
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baton Rouge General Hospital
Baton Rouge, LA
07.2008 - Current
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Pinnacle Home Healthcare Inc.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
06.2007 - 12.2008
- Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
- Developed patient care plans, overall patient health assessments and evaluations.
- Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
- Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning and integrated services for patients requiring home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment (DME).
- Collaborated in consults, patient care plans development, patient monitoring and evaluations.
- Incorporated appropriate nursing methods to create individualized care plans.
- Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
- Participated in on-call rotations, delivering daily continuous quality care to patients.
- Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.
- Administered medications and treatment plans in accordance with physician orders.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Baton Rouge General Hospital
Baton Rouge, LA
10.2004 - 08.2007
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Registered Nurse, Acute Care Dialysis
Fresenius Dialysis
Baton Rouge, LA
07.2002 - 10.2004
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern University And A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA12.2002
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baton Rouge Vocational Technical School
Baton Rouge, LA10.1989
High School Diploma -
Glen Oaks High School
Baton Rouge, LA05.1981
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Unit Administration
- Medical Screening
- Treatment Preparation
- Accurate Documentation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Examination
- Procedure Assistance
- Patient Care Assessment
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate and Caring
- Care Coordination
- Medication Administration
- Medical Supply Management
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Creative Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Diet and Nutrition
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Instrument Sterilization
- Preventive Healthcare
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Decision Making
- Immunization Skills
- SBAR Communication
- Patient Care Planning
- Patient Care
- Seizure Management
- Newborn Education
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Family and Patient Support
- Follow-Up Calls
- Intake and Discharge
- Diabetes Management
- Medication and IV Administration
- Culturally Sensitive
- Patient Discharging
- Documenting Vitals
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Home Visits
- Nursing Plan Development and Modification
- Colostomy Care Familiarity
- Strong Medical Ethic
- Taking Vitals
- Nursing Plan Development
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 7/13/2021 TO 07/2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baton Rouge General Hospital
07.2008 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Pinnacle Home Healthcare Inc.
06.2007 - 12.2008
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Baton Rouge General Hospital
10.2004 - 08.2007
Registered Nurse, Acute Care Dialysis
Fresenius Dialysis
07.2002 - 10.2004
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern University And A & M College
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baton Rouge Vocational Technical School
High School Diploma -
Glen Oaks High School