Tonya Labat
Clinton,AR
Summary
Seasoned Licensed Practical Nurse with 18 years experience in Community Mental Health Care including administering medications and monitoring vital signs to diverse patient populations. Compassionate with strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive patient relationships and efficient team collaboration.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Arisa Health
09.2018 - Current
- Assisted client treatment teams in delivering comprehensive care. Collaborated with authorized collateral sources to establish a supportive network around clients. Motivated clients to enhance daily functionality by reducing stressors and improving focus on treatment goals. Promoted client adherence to therapist and physician recommendations.
- Administered medications including long acting monthly injections and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care and safety.
- Coordinated efforts with diverse teams to create and implement personalized care strategies for optimal patient outcomes.
- Developed and implemented educational programs for patients and families, promoting effective health management and adherence to treatment protocols.
- Executed routine assessments to document changes in patient conditions for optimal care adjustments.
- Executed infection control measures to enhance patient safety and reduce incidence rates.
- Oversaw medication delivery, tracked vital sign changes, and recorded pertinent information to ensure optimal patient health outcomes.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing s for labs such as Aegis and Genesight.
- provided nursing care alongside APRN in our Medication Assisted Treatment program and facilitated in clinic- outpatient inductions for clients beginning Suboxone treatment.
- 7 years experience in EMR systems such as Credible and Netsmart and Psych Consult.
LPN
Health Resources of Arkansas
01.2002 - 01.2014
- Administering medications as prescribed by a MD/APRN. Monitoring vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate, respirations and pulse oximetry.
- Administration of short and long acting injections.
- Collected medical and psychiatric history
- Assisted clients with obtaining the Patient assistance program- assisting patients in obtaining medication from pharmaceutical companies for uninsured or underinsured.
- Maintain HIPPA, and CPR and First Aid certifications.
- Proper knowledge and usage of Telemedicine via zoom.
- Certified in case management for day treatment center.
MedSurg LPN
St. Anthony’s Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Conducted assessments to identify changes in patients' conditions, reporting findings promptly to RNs.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse
Petit Jean College
05-2001
Skills
- Send and receive electronic mail
- Manage the storage of incoming and outgoing mail
- Organize schedules and events
- Maintain Contact Lists, To-do Lists, and Notes
- Integrate Outlook with other Microsoft Office applications
- Office
- Knowledge of filing and records management
- Handling incoming and outgoing mail
- Scheduling appointments and receiving visitors
- Appropriate telephone etiquette
- Key 55 WPM
- Nursing Skills
- Administer medications as prescribed by a physician/APRN
- Monitor/document vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, weight and pulse ox
- Basic wound care including cleaning and bandaging injured areas
- Administer injections
- Obtain medical histories
- Entering information into computer systems
- Managing IVs
- Monitoring fluid and food intake and output
- Assessing patients’ reactions to medications
- Assessing patients' mental health
- Assisting with activities of daily living
- Observation of patients' skin for potential bed sores
- Relay information between patients, registered nurses, and physicians/APRN
- Monitor patient’s blood sugar levels
- Proper charting, documentation, and maintenance of patient’s medical records
- Friendly, positive attitude
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Arisa Health
09.2018 - Current
LPN
Health Resources of Arkansas
01.2002 - 01.2014
MedSurg LPN
St. Anthony’s Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2002
Licensed Practical Nurse
Petit Jean College