Nurse Practitioner Registered
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Tonya L. Pelham, MSN, CRNP, ANP-BC, FNP-C
Andalusia, Alabama 36420
ac5urp@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Nurse practitioner with certifications in both adult-gerontology and family practice with 8 years’ experience in assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management and follow up of patients through out the life-span. Additional experience as unit director, nurse manager, house supervisor, and preceptor. Strong commitment to providing quality, holistic, effective care in a compassionate manner, with emphasis on prevention and health promotion.
MEMBERSHIPS
Alabama Nurses Association
American Nurses Association
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
CERTIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Life Support (ACLS)
Registered Nurse in state of Alabama
Adult Nurse Practitioner in state of Alabama (ANCC)
Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (AANP)
Certified DOT examiner
CORE COMPETENCIES
History and Physical New-born to Geriatric acute and chronic illness
Minor outpatient procedures
Screenings/immunizations
Preventative health services
Therapeutic interventions
Diabetes/thyroid management
Muscular-skeletal conditions
Smoking cessation
Substance abuse treatment/Suboxone therapy
Basic interpretation of EKG, Spirometry
X-Ray
COPD/Asthma/Respiratory conditions acute and chronic
Contraception management/ Women’s health
HTN/Chronic Cardiac conditions
Depression/Anxiety
Interpretation of laboratory test
Administration/Management
Public relations/community outreach
Document management/organization
Critical problem solving/resolution
Staff development and in-service
Program management
Served as clinical preceptor for NP students and clinical instructor for LPN students
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
05/2011-Current Nurse Practitioner-New Horizons Wellness Center; Enterprise, Alabama
Complete History and Physical of patients
Develop and implement appropriate treatment plan or prevention plan
Follow-up care
Evaluate and management of substance abuse patients
Education and counseling of patient regarding preventative care, chronic disease management
Women’s healthcare, preventative services and contraception management, counseling
10/2009-06/2014 Multiple areas of concentration at same facility Mizell Memorial Hospital; Opp, Alabama
02/2013-06/2014 Nurse practitioner Mizell Clinic
Complete History and Physical of patients
Develop and implement appropriate treatment plan or prevention plan
Follow-up care
Education and counseling of patient regarding preventative care, chronic disease management
Minor out-patient procedures; sutures, I&D
1/2010-06/2014 RN- ER staff nurse, house supervisor
Provided initial assessment and safe care to identify needs, urgency and stabilize patients.
Administered critical IV medications such as Cardizem, Dopamine, Insulin, Nitroglycerin, and Adenosine as ordered
Initiated and maintained IV access, foley catheters, nasogastric tubes, administered blood, and assisted with prn medications
Application of dressing, splints as ordered
Assisted in the care of trauma, cardiac arrests, stroke codes
Provided care to people across the lifespan with different conditions from infants, children, pregnant women, and the elderly
Independently maintained safe and effective care to patients with different acuity levels in a time-restricted and demanding environment
Constantly communicated and collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care was given to patients in a timely manner
Acted as house supervisor, supervising 25-30 hospital staff members in rural hospital over weekend
Management of man/hours, staffing and employee health issues as house supervisor
10/2009-01/2010 Program Director and Nurse manager of Geriatric Psychiatric Unit
Responsible for the development and maintenance of a high-quality treatment program for management of acute psychiatric illnesses and exacerbations
Development and implementation of a comprehensive community relations program, working closely with long term care facilities to promote effective management of psychiatric illnesses
Strategic planning, program administration, development of 12 bed psychiatric unit caring for adults aged 50 and above
Evaluation of intake information for appropriateness of placement of patient with psychiatric needs
Collaboration and communication with psychiatrist
10/200*-**-**** Registered Nurse -Administrator in training- Comfort Care Hospice; Andalusia, Alabama
Assess home and patient/family needs including physical emotional and spiritual.
Assist patients and family members with concern and compassion.
Assume case management responsibility and provide direct care as outlined in the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care.
Performed ongoing evaluations and assessments to revise initial plan of care as the needs of the patient changed.
Reviewed authorized coordinated and supervised contracted vendors to meet the needs of patients.
Attended patient care conferences regularly.
Collaboration with medical director, identifying appropriate patients, ensuring compliance with CMS criteria and addressing any acute patient needs
Promote comfort and dignity during end of life
02/2004-10/2008 Register Nurse-Program Director/Nurse Manager Acute In-patient Rehabilitation Unit
Maintained awareness of comfort and safety needs for patients in 12 bed in-patient rehabilitation unit
Monitored CVA's, total knee or hip replacement surgery patients, as well as debilitated patients
Involved in ongoing teaching with the patient and their families regarding home care and additional therapy on an outpatient basis or home health
Strategic planning, program administration, development of 12 bed acute in-pt rehab unit
Evaluation of intake information for appropriateness of placement of patients with impaired functional capacity
Collaboration and communication with medical director
Responsible for 24-hr staffing of 12 bed unit
Staff development and in-services
Development, implementation and evaluation of unit policies
Fiscal responsibility of unit and monthly communication with CFO
EDUCATION
University of South Alabama-Mobile, AL December 2017-Post Master’s Certificate Family Nurse Practitioner
University of South Alabama-Mobile, AL December 2010-Master of Science Degree Nursing (MSN) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Track
Troy University-Troy, AL May 2002 Bachelor of Science Degree Nursing (BSN)
McArthur State Technical College- Opp, AL November 1992. License Practical Nurse (LPN) Certificate
REFERENCES
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