Tonya Powell Registered Nurse
Louisville,KY
Summary
Effective, and motivated professional registered nurse with 14 years of experience, who combines clinical experience with compassion to meet the challenges facing today's healthcare organizations. Collaborative team player, acting as key resource to colleagues and allied health professionals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Landmark of Louisville
Louisville, KY
08.2019 - Current
- Staff Development Coordinator , IP, Unit manager
- Provided education to staff on the principles of infection prevention and control.
- Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
- Provided professional development and training opportunities to staff members.
- Organized in-service training sessions for staff members.
- Conducted surveillance of infections, outbreaks, and antibiotic resistance patterns.
Registered Nurse
Hillcreek Rehabilitation and Care
Louisville, KY
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Staff Development Coordinator
- Managed training and supervision of aides and nursing staff.
- Served as preceptor for orientation of new employees.
- Preformed in-services and education to all staff.
ADON
Signature Summerfield
Louisville, KY
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
- Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
- Reviewed incident reports for accuracy and proper notification to family, physicians and other agencies as required by regulations.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Registered Nurse
Landmark Of Louisville
Louisville, KY
10.2017 - 08.2019
- Unit manager for a 42 bed dementia/Alzheimer's unit.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration.
- Offered behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
2010
Skills
- Skilled in conducting physical examinations
- Medication administration expert
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Unit Manager experience
- Infection Preventionist certified
- Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care
- Wound cleaning/care expertise
- BLS Instructor certified
Additional Information
Available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hillcreek Rehabilitation and Care
05.2021 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
Landmark of Louisville
08.2019 - Current
ADON
Signature Summerfield
02.2019 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse
Landmark Of Louisville
10.2017 - 08.2019
Associate Degree - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing