Tonya Shuron Spells
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Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157 acb4vy@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
To acquire or obtain a challenging position as an acute care nurse practitioner that allows
demonstration of efficient and effective knowledge, skills, and abilities that have been gained through
13 years of critical care experience and graduate level education. To be a leader in nursing practice,
where I am able to provide evidence base nursing care.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Able to provide care for diverse patient population
Variable nursing skills
Able to communicate with all professional levels
Able to be a leader and work as part of a team
Able to lead organizational committees and organize committee meetings
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner 2013 - Present
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit
Manage the care of acute and complex chronically ill patients
Perform and document a complete history and physical examination for acute and complex chronically
ill patients
Coordinate daily rounds with the attending physician, present 24 hour patient report, collaborate in plan
of care, and follow assigned patient population throughout the day
Formulates differential diagnoses by priority and formulate plan of care, and modify to achieve expected
outcomes
Registered Nurse II 2007- 2013
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit
Serve as charge nurse caring for patients with acute and chronic illnesses including ischemic and
hemorrhagic strokes.
Provide expert patient care and act as a clinical resource to staff
Assist nursing staff in the development, implementation and evaluation of nursing care and treatment
established by the nursing profession
Delegate patient care to auxiliary personnel
Consult with medical and other health care staff regarding patient care
Registered Nurse I 2000 - 2007
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit
Provide patient care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating treatments and procedures for
neurological and neurosurgical patients
Consult and report any patient issues and concerns to other medical and health care staff
Maintain accurate patient records
Registered Nurse 2001 - 2008
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center- Float Pool Staff
Serve as staff nurse to medical surgical patients and adult intensive care unit, coronary care unit,
cardiovascular care unit, neonatal intensive care unit, and emergency room
Provide patient care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating treatments and procedures for
patients
Consult and report any patient issues and concerns to other medical and health care staff
Maintain accurate patient records
Registered Nurse 1999 – 2000
Greenwood Leflore Hospital
Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Serve as staff nurse to medical surgical intensive care patients with high acuity illnesses
Provide patient care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating treatments and procedures for
patients
Consult and report any patient issues and concerns to other medical and health care staff
Maintain accurate patient records
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Nursing May 2012
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi
Bachelor of Science in Nursing May 1999
Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences
Memphis, Tennessee
Bachelor of Science in Biology May 1993
Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, Mississippi
Licensure/Certifications/Memberships
Mississippi State Board of Nursing, License # R861024
Advance Cardiac Life Support
Basic Life Support
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Professional Development Program Level II B
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
References
Dr. Hartmut Uschmann
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601-***-**** ext. 5517
Christopher Powe
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Lanise Lacey
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