TONYA SOOPPAN
Registered Nurse
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with strong clinical skills and focus on child and adolescent care. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability, and delivering measurable outcomes in fast-paced environments. Expertise in health assessments, emergency response, and patient education, combined with compassionate approach and strong communication abilities. Reliable and flexible, consistently meeting high standards in healthcare delivery.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
School Nurse
The Wyndcroft School
Pottstown, Pennsylvania
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Served as a resource for faculty and staff by providing training on first aid, CPR, and other health-related topics.
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
- Promoted a healthy school environment through regular inspections, identifying potential hazards and recommending corrective actions.
- Improved overall student health by implementing comprehensive health education programs and preventive measures.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
Registered Nurse
Wilson School District
West Lawn, PA
03.2020 - 06.2024
- Worked collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to provide healthcare and education to students and staff.
- Followed Department of Health Guidelines to provide care and guidance to students, parents, and staff during the covid 19 pandemic.
- Performed routine screenings.
- Worked with social workers, guidance counselors, administration, and parents to best address complex mental health and medical issues of students.
- Further developed triage and prioritization/organization skills.
- Collected and maintained physical and vaccination records of students per the State’s requirements.
- Administered standing meds and emergency meds and addressed issues related to the meds as appropriate.
Registered Nurse
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
07.2017 - 06.2019
- Worked in an outpatient Apheresis Clinic performing Total Plasma exchanges, Red Blood Cell Exchanges, and Euvolemic Automated Transfusions on both adult and pediatric patients in both the outpatient and inpatient setting.
- Developed, reviewed, and revised policies and procedures for the clinic.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Assisted physicians in developing new procedures for complex patients where traditional treatments or procedures could not be performed.
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
PICU RN and Team Leader
Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Took care of medically complex children from all over the world and worked with the medical team and the parents to develop care plans for the patients.
- Worked as a team leader and as a liaison between management and the nursing staff.
- Attended monthly leadership meetings to address issues within development strategies for the PICU.
- Developed and advanced critical care knowledge and assessment skills with the pediatric population.
- Guided and provided resources for parents going through crisis and/or the loss of a child.
- Managed all facets of telemetry, including PA catheters and arterial lines, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
- Evaluated health education needs of patients and caregivers and provided necessary training and instruction.
- Worked with nursing students teaching them how to manage the fragile PICU patients and also communicate appropriately with the caregivers and medical teams.
- Prioritized and managed multiple emergencies within the unit while maintaining a professional and sympathetic demeanor to the ancillary needs of the unit.
Registered Nurse, SICU
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
09.2007 - 06.2016
- Developed advanced assessment skills.
- Worked with doctors to manage critically ill trauma and surgical patients.
- Learned to manage emergent situations and prioritize care of all the patients in the unit.
- Learned how to communicate complex medical situations to the normal layperson. Assisted in teaching new nurses and resident physicians.
ISICU RN
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
06.2005 - 09.2007
- Built basic nursing skills while learning to care for moderately critical post-op and trauma patients and developed assessment skills and knowledge needed to proactively treat and respond to the patients needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA09.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA05.2005
Skills
Confidential information handling
Infection prevention strategies
Analytical problem-solving
Critical care response
Health screening
- Daily student triage
- Worked with both pediatric and adult patients in both the outpatient and inpatient setting
- Cared for pediatric patients with complex medical conditions from all over the world and children with sensitive family and social issues
- Experienced in identifying and reporting abuse and neglect
Privacy and confidentiality
Nutrition counseling
Infection control measures
Problem-solving
Medication administration
Certification
PA RN - 10/31/2024
Timeline
School Nurse
The Wyndcroft School
08.2024 - 06.2025
Registered Nurse
Wilson School District
03.2020 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse
Johns Hopkins Hospital
07.2017 - 06.2019
PICU RN and Team Leader
Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia
08.2015 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse, SICU
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
09.2007 - 06.2016
ISICU RN
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
06.2005 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Drexel University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gwynedd Mercy University