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Tonya Williams

Tonya Williams

Rome,GA

Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse with 27 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with managing staffing needs, supervision & support to different units through over 10 yrs of being resource. Utilize problem-solving skills & have an attention to detail.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Outpatient Surgery

Atrium Floyd
03.2022 - Current
  • Rotate through Preop, PACU & Stepdown units.
  • Conducted thorough pre-operative assessments to identify potential risks or complications prior to surgery.
  • Educated patients and families about proper at-home care following day surgery, promoting safe and timely recoveries.
  • Conducted thorough pre-operative assessments, helping to identify potential risks or complications before surgery took place.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
  • Conducted pre-surgical assessments for patients, ensuring they were fit for anesthesia and surgery while minimizing risks.

Resource Nurse for Women's & Children's

Floyd Medical Center
04.2011 - 03.2022
  • Organize staffing for mother baby, labor & delivery, pediatrics & neonatal intensive care for days & nights
  • Managed staffing electronically on ADP for these units
  • Round & help as needed in these four units
  • Act as night shift supervisor for these units.
  • Actively participated in training staff as a super user for new computer charting & new processes
  • Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to their professional growth and improved performance within the team.
  • Acted as a liaison between the nursing department and hospital administration, contributing to effective communication and decision-making processes.
  • Optimized staffing levels through efficient resource allocation during high census periods or staff shortages.
  • Provided clinical expertise during difficult medical situations, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through sound decision-making skills.

RN circulator

Floyd Medical Center Surgery Center
07.2010 - 04.2011
  • Circulated on orthopedic, gyn, ENT & general surgical cases.
  • Developed strong rapport with surgeons and other healthcare professionals to promote effective communication and collaboration within the operating room.
  • Supported patients'' emotional well-being by offering compassionate care and empathetic communication throughout their surgical experience.
  • Maintained aseptic environments through proper sterilization techniques and equipment handling.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Provided thorough preoperative assessments, identifying any potential issues that could impact surgery success or patient safety.

RN charge nurse

Floyd Medical Center Labor & Delivery
02.1998 - 07.2010
  • Caring for women & their infants during labor & childbirth, triaging pregnant women, assisting with epidural placements & circulating on cesarean sections
  • Performed duties associated with being a charge nurse such as; staffing, overseeing fellow co-workers & mentoring new employees.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
  • Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.

RN float pool

Floyd Medical Center
08.1997 - 12.1997
  • PRN float pool nurse used on medical floors where there was a need
  • Caring for med-surg, geriatric, rehab & general medical patients.

Education

ADN - Nursing

Georgia Highlands College
Rome, GA
05.1997

Marketing

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA
05.1994

Skills

  • Administration and Management
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Education and Training
  • Basic Life Support
  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Team Coordination
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Discharge Planning
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessment
  • Strong Clinical Judgment

Timeline

RN Outpatient Surgery

Atrium Floyd
03.2022 - Current

Resource Nurse for Women's & Children's

Floyd Medical Center
04.2011 - 03.2022

RN circulator

Floyd Medical Center Surgery Center
07.2010 - 04.2011

RN charge nurse

Floyd Medical Center Labor & Delivery
02.1998 - 07.2010

RN float pool

Floyd Medical Center
08.1997 - 12.1997

ADN - Nursing

Georgia Highlands College

Marketing

University of West Georgia

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