Tonya Verble
Greenwood,USA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in patient assessment, emergency response, and medication administration. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Abbeville Area Medical Center
Abbeville, SC
01.2023 - Current
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Assessed patients' conditions and prioritized care needs in a fast-paced environment.
- Delivered medications and treatments following established guidelines.
- Administered medications and treatments as per established protocols and guidelines.
- Coordinated patient care with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and discharge instructions, enhancing understanding and adherence.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and discharge instructions clearly.
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on clinical best practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse Traveler
White Oak Manor
Rock Hill, South Carolina
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and procedures to ensure compliance and effective care delivery.
- Performed vital signs monitoring including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and blood pressure measurements.
- Implemented infection control policies to reduce risk of healthcare associated infections.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Participated in daily huddles and shift report meetings with multidisciplinary teams to enhance communication and coordination of patient care.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on protocols and procedures.
- Provided customer service to staff, patients, and families from diverse backgrounds, fostering a supportive and respectful environment.
- Provided comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and care delivery.
- Mentored new nursing staff on best practices and facility protocols for optimal patient care.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency within the unit.
- Leveraged electronic health record systems to maintain accurate patient documentation and track progress.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation process, fostering a supportive learning environment for professional growth.
- Responded efficiently to critical situations, applying life-saving interventions under pressure while maintaining composure.
- Participated actively in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall patient experience within the facility.
RN
Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina
Clinton, South Carolina
01.2016 - 12.2022
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical team.
- Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive treatment.
- Developed individualized nursing care plans to meet specific patient needs and improve outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Trained new nursing staff on essential protocols and best practices to enhance patient care.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices in patient care.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided compassionate support and comfort to patients during challenging times.
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
Columbia, South Carolina
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Assessed patient conditions in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to inform treatment decisions.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations with appropriate interventions.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Provided compassionate support to patients and families, enhancing emotional well-being during crises.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications according to physician orders.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients to determine their level of pain or discomfort.
- Reviewed medical histories of new patients upon admission into the ER unit.
- Utilized electronic medical records to track patient information efficiently.
- Administered critical IV medications, stabilizing patients for timely assessment and treatment.
- Documented all care provided in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC05.2005
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC12.1998
Skills
- Medication administration
- IV certification
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient assessment
- Patient evaluation
- Patient monitoring
- Vital signs monitoring
- Crisis intervention
- Trauma care
- Critical care
- Cardiac monitoring
- Care coordination
- Care planning
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Charting documentation
- EHR management
- EMR management
- Communication skills
- Nurse mentoring
- Precepting
- Team coordination
- Critical thinking
- Complex problem-solving
- Physical assessments
- Adapts under pressure
- Care planning
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
- Registered Nurse Compact
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Abbeville Area Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Traveler
White Oak Manor
08.2021 - 01.2023
RN
Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina
01.2016 - 12.2022
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
01.2015 - 01.2016
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Piedmont Technical College
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Piedmont Technical College
Two Daisy Award nominations
Completion of Legal Nurse Consulting Certification course. Expertise in medical chart review. Huge heart for patient advocac.