Tonya Johnson Fuller
Creedmoor,NC
Summary
Experienced and organized Registered Nurse skilled in patient treatment and care. Performs fast and accurate assessments and remains calm under pressure. Collaborates effectively with doctors to uphold superior healthcare practices.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (PRN)
Duke University Durham NC
Durham, USA
05.2022 - Current
- Plan, provide, supervise, and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures
- Use professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient's baseline needs
- Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers
- Monitor and initiate corrective action to maintain the environment of care
Registered Nurse (FT)
VA Hospital Durham NC
Durham, USA
03.2021 - Current
- I am responsible for the coordination of care, patient and family education, patient self-management after discharge, and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction
- Completes telephone and video assessments
- Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on population specific components
- Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care, patient and family education, patient self-management after discharge, and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction
- Considers all characteristics of the individual, including age and life stages, state of health, race and culture, values, and previous experiences
- Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines
- Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team
- Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex patient care
- Responsible for providing competent, evidence-based care to assigned patients and oversight of licensed vocational nurses/ nursing assistants as appropriate to the setting
Registered Nurse (PT) Supervisor
Hillcrest Convalescent Center
07.2021 - 10.2024
- I provided facility oversight in the absence of unit management and DON
- Address patient care, staffing, and any other issues that may arise
- Supervise nurses and staff and takes responsibilities and ensures adequate staff for the oncoming shift
- Handles occurrences during the shift, ensuring appropriate documentation and communication
- Work with a team of physicians, nurse practitioners and other nurses to provide high quality patient care
Registered Nurse (PRN)
Duke University Durham NC
Durham, USA
09.2021 - 05.2022
- I provided facility oversight in the absence of unit management and DON
- Plan, provide, supervise, and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures
- Use professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient's baseline needs
- Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers
- Monitor and initiate corrective action to maintain the environment of care
Licensed Practical Nurse (FT)
VA Hospital Durham NC
Durham, USA
02.1999 - 03.2021
- I am responsible for the management of the five most common patient problems requiring nursing care: Chest pain, Respiratory problems, Abdominal pain, Mental health/Detoxification, Patients awaiting primary care assignment and Medication refills
- Uses motivational interviewing and health coaching to guide patients in order to promote individualized life plan of care
- Reviews daily schedules for patient care needs
- Attend and contribute to team huddles
- Processes clinical reminders with appropriate consults and alerts
- Assist with coordination of group visits
Licensed Practical Nurse (FT)
VA Hospital Durham NC
Durham, USA
04.1999 - 02.2019
- I was responsible for the management of the five most common patient problems requiring nursing care: Chest pain, Respiratory problems, Abdominal pain, Mental health/Detoxification, Patients awaiting primary care assignment and Medication refills
- Maintaining/monitoring/starting peripheral IVs
- Implementation of care based on hemodynamic monitoring and critical lab values
- Maintaining accurate documentation, providing accurate bedside patient report
- Work with a team of physicians, nurse practitioners and other nurses to provide high quality patient care
Licensed Practical Nurse (FT)
Pemberton Place Nursing Center
Pembroke, USA
01.1996 - 04.1999
- I worked closely with all disciplines involved with delivering safe, competent, and patient centered care
- Responsible for providing care for geriatric patients to include: Med Administration and Wound Care
- Delegated and supervised certified nursing assistants assigned to my work area
- Maintaining accurate documentation, providing accurate bedside patient report
- Work with a team of physicians, nurse practitioners and other nurses to provide high quality patient care
Education
Emerging Nurse Leaders Program -
DVAMC
01.2024
Master of Science - Nursing Quality & Patient Safety
Fayetteville State University
01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC01.2021
Associates Degree - Nursing
Davidson County Community College
Lexington, NC01.2012
Practical Nursing -
Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC01.1996
Skills
- Vaccine administration
- IV management
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- ADL Assistance
- Chart updating
- Infectious disease control
- Critical Care
- Nursing staff leadership
Certification
- Registered Nurse, North Carolina
- Licensed Practical Nurse, North Carolina
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
Community Service
Inaugural Keith Fuller Bowling Tournament to Support the Vets, Organizer, 2015
Professionalhonors
- Honor Graduate, Sandhills Community College, 1996
- Nominated Nurse Excellence Award, Durham VA Medical Center, 2004
- Honor Graduate, Davidson County Community College, 2012
- Fifteen Year Service Award, Durham VA Medical Center, 2016
- Sigma Theta Tau, 2021
Timeline
Registered Nurse (PRN)
Duke University Durham NC
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse (PRN)
Duke University Durham NC
09.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse (PT) Supervisor
Hillcrest Convalescent Center
07.2021 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse (FT)
VA Hospital Durham NC
03.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse (FT)
VA Hospital Durham NC
04.1999 - 02.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse (FT)
VA Hospital Durham NC
02.1999 - 03.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse (FT)
Pemberton Place Nursing Center
01.1996 - 04.1999
- Registered Nurse, North Carolina
- Licensed Practical Nurse, North Carolina
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
Emerging Nurse Leaders Program -
DVAMC
Master of Science - Nursing Quality & Patient Safety
Fayetteville State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fayetteville State University
Associates Degree - Nursing
Davidson County Community College
Practical Nursing -
Sandhills Community College
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