Tonya Wright
Riverview,FL
Summary
Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Exceptional approach in combative patient support. Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 20+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Tampa, FL
07.2015 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals to keep team informed of changing conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayada Home Health
Tampa, FL
01.2002 - 02.2020
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Cared for over 200 fragile patients an families, promoted healthy balance in each case with quality-driven skilled nursing.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
- Collaborated with Nurse Case Managers to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Case Manager
Salvation Army ARC
Tampa, FL
01.1996 - 12.2001
- Helped clients receive appropriate, high-quality care with reasonable results.
- Partnered with social workers, therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented client interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Identified care needs of individual clients and coordinated responses based on client specific needs.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Erwin Technical College
Tampa, FLSkills
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Wound Dressing
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Examination and Test Preparation
- Information Compiling and Auditing
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Intravenous Medications
- Needs Assessment
- Recording Vital Signs
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)
- Procedure Explanation
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- Cerebrovascular Accidents
- Administering Immunizations
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Seizure Precautions
- Equipment Disinfection
- Reading Comprehension
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Physician Support
- Pneumonia Vaccinations
- Administrative Support
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Admission
- Intramuscular Injections
- Patient Medical Histories
- Tracheostomy Care
- IV Insertion
- Tracking Symptoms
- Catheter Monitoring
- Hygiene Support
- Medical History Documenting
- Rapid Strep Testing
- Patient Management
- Sample Collection
- Alcohol Rubs
- Tracheotomy Tubes
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Operational Standards
- Specimen Results Interpretation
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Healthcare Platforms
- Patient Flow
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Management Team Support
- Patient Charting and Reporting
- Quality Assessments
- Mobility Devices
- Proper Staffing
- Activity Scheduling
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Oral Conditions
- Gastric Feeding Tubes
- Quality Improvement Activities
- Nursing Assistance
- Personal Care Support
- Assessing Residents
- Outcomes Tracking
- Feeding Pumps
- Transportation Assistance
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Medical Equipment Usage
- Supply Requisition and Inventory
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Dietary Requirements and Restrictions
- Lab Specimens and Collections
- HIPAA and Confidentiality Compliance
- Postpartum Patient Care
- Height and Weight Measurement
- Recordkeeping and Maintenance
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Social Perceptiveness
- Medical Paperwork Processing
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- Proper Waste Disposal
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Seizure Disorders
- Adaptable and Flexible
Accomplishments
Serve on the Hillsborough County Teachers Association/ESP Executive Board of Directors for the Nurses
Active NEA member
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hillsborough County Public Schools
07.2015 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayada Home Health
01.2002 - 02.2020
Case Manager
Salvation Army ARC
01.1996 - 12.2001
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Erwin Technical College
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