Toyia Tyson
Blue Springs,Missouri
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Well-versed in quality patient care while remaining efficient and focused, with a passion for creating a trusting patient care environment. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Seeking a role in continuing professional development while bringing value to the team.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre and Post Operative RN
Centerpoint Medical Center Indepencence MO
Independence, MO
02.2025 - Current
- Provided thorough patient care to uphold compliance with established healthcare protocols and best practices.
- Coordinated efforts with diverse teams to create and implement personalized care strategies for optimal patient outcomes.
- Tracked and analyzed vital signs, promptly notifying healthcare providers of any significant changes in patient conditions.
- Provided comprehensive education to patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and essential post-discharge care instructions.
- Provided mentorship to junior nursing staff, focusing on clinical skills and effective patient management strategies.
- Executed quality improvement strategies aimed at enhancing patient safety and streamlining care processes.
- Analyzed patient data and conducted detailed assessments to support accurate diagnosis and expedite necessary interventions.
Manager
Lakewood Family Medicine Clinic
07.2023 - 12.2024
- My responsibilities included but were not limited to overseeing the nursing staff on a unit
- Ensuring quality patient care by managing staff performance
- Maintaining patient safety
- Implementing policies
- Training staff, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals
- Acting as a liaison between staff and hospital administration
Nurse Care Manager
Lakewood Family Medicine Clinic
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Assist patients through the healthcare system
- Follow patients with chronic diseases, help them understand their disease processes, how they can improve and prevent further progression if possible
- Help patients understand their medications, maintain current lists, and give resources to ensure they have access to maintain their medication needs.
- Provide a smooth line of communication between the patient and the healthcare team.
- University Health Lakewood - KCMO
Staff RN and Clinical Nurse Coordinator Emergency Department
Lee's Summit Medical Center
Lee's Summit, MO
06.2012 - 08.2022
- Current certifications in: CPR, ACLS, ENPC
- Daily employee assignments and scheduling staff breaks.
- Work with other departments to manage throughput within the hospital.
- Accurately document all elements of nursing assessment
- Education of patients on medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Collaborate with medical and nursing staff to ensure quality care.
- Build rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Monitor nursing care, including process assessment and implementation.
Staff RN, Critical Care Charge RN
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
Overland Park, KS
06.1994 - 06.2012
- Collaborated with doctors and staff members to ensure quality care.
- Development and implementation of Rapid Response Team throughout the hospital.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Monitored nursing care, including process assessment and implementation.
- Preceptor to new employees to help them learn about the department and provide quality patient care.
- Coordinated nursing department activities to ensure availability of appropriate clinical and support staff for patient care.
- Payroll of ICU and Telemetry units as needed by the Directors
Staff LPN, Burn Unit
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, KS
08.1990 - 06.1994
- Collaborated with doctors and staff to ensure quality care
- Assist doctors with non-invasive procedures
- Administration of medications as per scope of practice
- Monitoring the burn patient
- Daily cleansing, debriding and dressing of the burn patient
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
PHOENIX, ARIZONA01-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
PHOENIX, ARIZONA01-2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS01-1991
No Degree - Practical Nursing
KANSAS CITY AREA VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS01-1989
Skills
- I have 36 years of bedside and management experience and in that time, I have developed knowledge and the ability to discuss with patients and their families what is needed to help them with their healthcare in a way that they understand To discuss plans of care and integrate their thoughts and needs in a manner that gives them the best possible outcomes
- 9 years of ER staff nurse and charge experience Duties include providing care to patients and families that come into the ER, triaging to prioritize care, and implementation of care to ensure positive outcomes Working with other departments to manage throughput within the hospital Daily staffing assignments Collaborate with doctors and staff members to ensure quality care Monitor nursing care, including process assessment and implementation
- 8 years of bedside nursing in the ICU and 8 years of ICU Charge experience Duties included but were not limited to providing care to the patients and their families Ensuring competent care was provided to ensure positive outcomes, throughput in the ICU, daily assignment of staff, scheduling, and payroll as needed Sat on the critical care committee for and assisted in the development of the Rapid Response Team Also was Interim Director of ICU for 3 months when the Director was on medical leave
- I lead with passion and enthusiasm and share these qualities with the staff to help motivate them to become more productive
- I make communication a priority I communicate with passion and enthusiasm to help motivate staff to become more productive
- As a leader, I am committed to the staff and help them to be successful I encourage training opportunities for staff and ensure they know I have confidence in their work and that I am invested in them Also, I encourage employees to work together to increase productivity and morale
- I encourage a cooperative atmosphere as well as group problem solving to help ensure the department completes tasks on time without personal conflicts Also, I ask for input from employees regarding departmental functions and procedures as they are an important part the team
- As a decisive leader, I understand it is important to know the scope of work the employees handle, the concerns of the supervisors, and financial constraints Decisions made must be quick but should be made thoughtfully, logically, and correctly
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
Timeline
Pre and Post Operative RN
Centerpoint Medical Center Indepencence MO
02.2025 - Current
Manager
Lakewood Family Medicine Clinic
07.2023 - 12.2024
Nurse Care Manager
Lakewood Family Medicine Clinic
08.2022 - 07.2023
Staff RN and Clinical Nurse Coordinator Emergency Department
Lee's Summit Medical Center
06.2012 - 08.2022
Staff RN, Critical Care Charge RN
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
06.1994 - 06.2012
Staff LPN, Burn Unit
University of Kansas Medical Center
08.1990 - 06.1994
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
Associate of Science - Nursing
JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
No Degree - Practical Nursing
KANSAS CITY AREA VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL