Tonya Koch
Enterprise,AL
Summary
Seasoned Charge Nurse with a proven track record at Enterprise Health And Rehabilitation Center, excelling in patient care coordination and clinical leadership. Demonstrated ability to mentor staff, enhance patient satisfaction by 30%, and ensure compliance with HIPAA. Skilled in medication administration and fostering a compassionate environment, I am committed to elevating nursing standards and patient outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Enterprise Health And Rehabilitation Center
Enterprise, Alabama
01.2022 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Reduced medication errors by establishing stringent medication administration procedures.
- Advocated for patient needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Oversaw administration of medication, ensuring adherence to strict safety protocols, thereby maintaining patient safety.
- Managed supply of medical equipment and consumables, ensuring availability and reducing instances of stock-outs.
- Coordinated daily nursing activities to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, significantly reducing risk of non-compliance.
- Enhanced emergency response times by organizing and leading drills, preparing team for actual emergencies.
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication, enhancing efficiency of patient care coordination.
- Reduced medication errors by conducting thorough training sessions on new electronic health record systems.
- Optimized resource allocation, ensuring all patients received timely and adequate care without overburdening staff.
- Streamlined shift handovers, ensuring seamless continuity of care and minimizing information gaps.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Charge Nurse
Elmcroft Assisted Living
Kingsport, TN
05.2019 - 10.2021
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Charge Nurse
Enterprise Health And Rehabilitation Center
Enterprise, AL
08.2004 - 07.2017
Education
Practical Nursing - Nursing Education
George C Wallace Community College - Dothan
Dothan, AL08.2004
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Care Coordination
- Clinical Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Compassionate and Patient
- Calm and Composed
- Medication Administration
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Patient Care
- Staff Supervision
- HIPAA Compliance
- Staff Training
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Duty delegation
- Personal Integrity
- Medication Distribution
- Patient Care Standards
- Nursing Expertise
- Documenting Observations
- Ethical Practice
- Patient Care Assignment
- Indirect Patient Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Critical Thinking
- Medication and IV administration
- Training staff
- Wound Care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Delegation and Motivation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Compassionate and Caring
- Documentation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Vitals monitoring
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Collecting vitals
- Diabetes management
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Enterprise Health And Rehabilitation Center
01.2022 - Current
Charge Nurse
Elmcroft Assisted Living
05.2019 - 10.2021
Charge Nurse
Enterprise Health And Rehabilitation Center
08.2004 - 07.2017
Practical Nursing - Nursing Education
George C Wallace Community College - Dothan