Tonya Kimbrough
Covington,GA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at the Department of Veteran Affairs, excelling in patient assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to coordinate complex care plans and educate patients on health management. Recognized for critical thinking skills and effective emergency response, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Department of Veteran Affairs
San Francisco, CA
06.2019 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in various clinical settings.
- Administered medications following established protocols and safety guidelines.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Assisted in emergency procedures, ensuring timely response to critical situations.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital policies and patient care techniques.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Marin General Hospital
Greenbrae, CA
05.2022 - 07.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs regularly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatments and discharge instructions.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
- Supported new staff through orientation and training sessions.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Medical Center
Walnut Creek, CA
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Provided direct patient care in fast-paced medical-surgical unit.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs regularly.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain professional licensure requirements.
- Supported new staff members by providing orientation to the Medical-Surgical Unit procedures and protocols.
- Participated actively in unit meetings to discuss clinical issues related to patient outcomes, care plans, staffing concerns.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient interactions, treatments, medications administered and any changes in condition.
- Specialized in nursing care for patients requiring continuous and comprehensive observation and acute trauma patients with multitudes of injuries.
Registered Nurse
US Nursing Corporation
Greenville, CO
11.2008 - 01.2016
- Provided direct patient care in various clinical settings.
- Administered medications following established protocols and safety guidelines.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient treatment plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Clinical Charge Registered Nurse
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Roanoke, VA
08.2005 - 11.2008
- Administered medications and treatments per physician's orders.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies.
- Prioritized tasks based on urgency or acuity level while managing multiple assignments.
- Assessed, monitored, and documented patient's progress in accordance with established standards of care.
- Supervised nursing staff on a daily basis, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Initiated discharge planning based on admission assessments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA06-2005
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Emergency response
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Care coordination
- Time management
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Marin General Hospital
05.2022 - 07.2025
Registered Nurse
Department of Veteran Affairs
06.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse
US Nursing Corporation
11.2008 - 01.2016
Clinical Charge Registered Nurse
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
08.2005 - 11.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Virginia Western Community College
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