Tonya L Gail
GALETON,PA
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Nursing Professional with a broad range of experience in providing care in a variety of healthcare settings. Experienced in medication administration, health education, and wound care. Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with patients and families to promote comfort and safety while remaining organized, detail-oriented, and professional.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Broad Acres Nursing Home
Wellsboro , PA
2023.11 - Current
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
LPN
UPMC
Coudersport , PA
2022.02 - 2023.11
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Administered prescribed medications and noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
LPN Field Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
Williamsport , PA
2020.10 - 2022.01
- Advocated for patients, ensuring needs were met in accordance with personal beliefs and preferences.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
LPN Field Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
Smethport , PA
2020.05 - 2021.09
- Educated and counseled patients and caregivers on medication usage, disease management and diagnoses.
- Delivered quality direct and indirect patient care to meet psychosocial, physical and general care goals, assisting patients with activities of daily living and encouraging independence.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
LPN
UPMC
Wellsboro , PA
2020.03 - 2020.10
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid
Wellsboro , PA
2016.06 - 2018.06
- Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
- Verified prescriptions and drug labels, documents and packages.
- Mixed pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions.
- Prepacked bulk medicines, filled bottles with prescribed medications and typed and affixed labels.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bayada
Lock Haven , PA
2014.07 - 2015.05
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Education
Certificate - Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA01.2020
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Wound Dressing
- Specimen Collection
- Staff Direction and Task Delegation
- Immunization Administration
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Assessment
References
Kathi Crooks LPN 1(570) 404-7019
Diane Pfeiffer RN 1 (716) 801-1797
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Broad Acres Nursing Home
2023.11 - Current
LPN
UPMC
2022.02 - 2023.11
LPN Field Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
2020.10 - 2022.01
LPN Field Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
2020.05 - 2021.09
LPN
UPMC
2020.03 - 2020.10
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid
2016.06 - 2018.06
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bayada
2014.07 - 2015.05
Certificate - Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Technology
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