Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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CURRENT BLS CERTIFICATION
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TONYA MIDDLETON

Olivehill,TN

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable Licensed Practical Nurse with a strong background in patient assessments and health education. Experienced in developing care plans and mentoring staff, focused on improving recovery and patient satisfaction.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Apex Health And Wellness
Selmer, TN
07.2023 - Current
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing individualized patient care plans based on specific needs.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies for improved recovery.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient treatment approaches.
  • Documented vital signs and patient progress accurately in electronic health record systems.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
  • Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
  • Assisted in minor surgical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and supporting surgical team efficiency.
  • Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.

Licensed Practical Nurse

LIFESPAN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE CENTER
Savannah, TN
09.2019 - 07.2023
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.

Licensed Practical Nurse

MCNAIRY COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
Selmer, TN
03.2022 - 04.2023

PRN POSITION INTAKE AND HEALTHCARE OF PATIENTS INCARCERATED.

PROVIEDED INFORMATION AND LIASON TO MEDICAL PROVIDER FOR PATIENT CARE AND DETERMINING IF PATIENT NEEDS EVALUATION.

MADE SURE INCARCERATED RECIVED CORRECT MEDICATION AS DIRECTED BY THEIR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER CORRECTLY WHILE INCARCERATED.

Licensed Practical Nurse

PrimeCare Medical Clinic
Selmer, TN
09.2007 - 09.2019
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.

Education

PRACTICAL NURSING CERTIFICATE - NURSING

TENNESEE TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Crump, TN
08-2007

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Immunization administration
  • Family communication
  • Documenting intake
  • Health education
  • EMR / EHR
  • Patient triaging
  • Healthcare software proficiency
  • Preventive care
  • Staff supervision
  • Chronic disease management
  • Medical records management
  • Quality assurance

CURRENT BLS CERTIFICATION

RENEWAL - 06-2027

LIMITED XRAY CERTIFICATION TN LICENSE  CHEST AND EXTREMITIES -2009 GRADUATE