Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Life saving award
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Tonya Swain

Madison,WI

Summary

Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Guardant Health, skilled in medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Proven track record of enhancing patient satisfaction through empathetic care and effective communication. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance while delivering high-quality healthcare in challenging environments.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Guardant Health
06.2024 - Current
  • Educated inmates about their health conditions and self-care routines for better disease management.
  • Provided emergency care to inmates by responding promptly to medical emergencies within the facility.
  • Increased patient satisfaction rates through active listening, empathy, and timely resolution of grievances or concerns expressed by inmates regarding their healthcare experience.
  • Served as a mentor and preceptor to new nursing staff members, contributing to their professional growth and development within the specialized field of correctional nursing.
  • Played an integral role in maintaining institutional accreditation by ensuring compliance with all relevant healthcare standards, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to correctional facilities.
  • Safeguarded medication administration process by adhering to stringent security procedures and regulations specific to correctional facilities.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Delivered compassionate nursing care while maintaining professional boundaries and upholding ethical standards within the prison setting.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Dane County Sheriff's Office
06.2021 - Current
  • Promoted a safe environment for both staff and inmates by adhering to institutional policies regarding contraband control, safety measures, and crisis intervention techniques.
  • Delivered compassionate nursing care while maintaining professional boundaries and upholding ethical standards within the prison setting.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
  • Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
  • Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
  • Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
  • Enhanced patient care by administering medications and treatments to inmates as prescribed.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Licensed Practical Nurse

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
01.2015 - 02.2021
  • Improved the efficiency of clinic operations through diligent record-keeping and documentation of patient information.
  • Streamlined the flow of clinical tasks by maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked nursing station.
  • Delivered compassionate care to patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring their comfort throughout the clinic visit.
  • Optimized clinic workflow by triaging incoming phone calls related to appointment scheduling, prescription renewals, test results inquiries among others.
  • Demonstrated commitment to professional development by attending continuing education courses, seminars, and conferences to maintain current nursing knowledge and skills.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations in all aspects of documentation and communication.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Belmont Nursing & Rehab Center
02.2005 - 01.2015
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Madison Health Services
01.2000 - 01.2005
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

Education

Harding High School
Fort Wayne, IN

Practical Nursing License -

Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Immunization administration
  • Detoxification support
  • Compassionate care

Certification

  • Wound care Training - 2010-2015

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Guardant Health
06.2024 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Dane County Sheriff's Office
06.2021 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
01.2015 - 02.2021

Licensed Practical Nurse

Belmont Nursing & Rehab Center
02.2005 - 01.2015

Licensed Practical Nurse

Madison Health Services
01.2000 - 01.2005

Harding High School

Practical Nursing License -

Madison Area Technical College

Life saving award

I was awarded life saving award from Dane County Sheriffs office for saving the life of over dosed patient with Narcan. 

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