Tonya McCornell
Brandon,MS
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with strong verbal and written communication skills. Experienced in patient monitoring, HIPAA compliance, and team collaboration, ensuring high-quality patient care and safety.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brandon Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Brandon, Mississippi
03.2013 - Current
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Wound Care Certified
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lakeland Nursing And Rehabilitation
Jackson, MS
03.2023 - 05.2026
- MDS Nurse
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Completed MDS assessments
- Initiated Care Plans and kept them updated
- Case Mix Audits
Licensed Practical Nurse
Our Family Home Hospice
Jackson, MS
07.2009 - 03.2010
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brandon Court Nursing Home
Brandon, Mississippi
08.2001 - 08.2008
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS08-2008
Skills
- Samples collection
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Charting and recording
- Medical office administration
- Transcribing orders
- Palliative care
- Documenting intake
- Verbal and written communication
- Documenting incidents
- HIPAA compliance
- Caring for wounds
- Direct patient care
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lakeland Nursing And Rehabilitation
03.2023 - 05.2026
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brandon Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
03.2013 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Our Family Home Hospice
07.2009 - 03.2010
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brandon Court Nursing Home
08.2001 - 08.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Meridian Community College