Tonya Chavis
Syracuse,NY
Summary
I am a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with hands-on experience in providing nursing care within diverse healthcare settings. Possess strong clinical skills bolstered by ability to maintain positive patient relations. Have made significant contributions in optimizing patient care through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare team members.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Van Duyn Center for Health and Rehabilitation
Syracuse, NY
07.2024 - Current
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
- Monitored patients for any alterations in their state or demeanor and effectively communicated observations to supervising personnel and attending physicians.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
LPN
Wellpath-Onondaga County Justice Center
Syracuse, NY
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
LPN
NaphCare- Onondaga County Justice Center
Syracuse, NY
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
LPN
CCS-Onondaga County Justice Center
Syracuse, NY
10.2014 - 01.2021
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - License Practical Nurse
Central Technical Vocational School
Syracuse, NYSkills
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassionate Care
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Medication Administration
- Psychotropic medication knowledge
- Wound Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Catheter Care
- Samples collection
- Medical Documentation
Certification
- CPR Certified BLS Jan 2024- Jan 2026
Timeline
LPN
Van Duyn Center for Health and Rehabilitation
07.2024 - Current
LPN
Wellpath-Onondaga County Justice Center
01.2023 - 05.2024
LPN
NaphCare- Onondaga County Justice Center
01.2021 - 01.2023
LPN
CCS-Onondaga County Justice Center
10.2014 - 01.2021
Some College (No Degree) - License Practical Nurse
Central Technical Vocational School
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