Tonya Verdejo mobile: 860-***-****

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Hartford CT, 06103

Education/Certifications/Training

Associate’s Degree in Nursing, Goodwin College, School of Nursing (December 2014) CT Registered Nurse License 126593

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Central Connecticut State University (December 2001) AED, CPR, and First Aid certificates; Tuberculosis Control and Prevention training; Microsoft Office Suite Professional Experience

2018-Present Pansy Home Care Services, West Hartford Connecticut Patient Care Assistant, West Hartford Connecticut

Adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) privacy policies and procedures. Maintain confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients, families and employees. Maintain positive working relationships with clients, client families, community providers and referral sources. Appropriate reporting of changes in client status. 2015-2016 Per Diem Nurse, Delta-T Group, Rocky Hill, Connecticut Epidemiologist Nurse, City of New Haven Health Department, New Haven, Connecticut Oversight public health programs and surveillance systems for public health improvement. Investigated infectious diseases or food borne parasites to determine cause, risk factors, and mode of transmission. Registered Nurse, Infectious Disease Clinic, City of New Haven Health Department, New Haven, Connecticut Evaluated health histories and examination results to determine medical deviations from the norm. Instructed and counseled patients about sexually transmitted diseases and general health maintenance. Established and maintained effective work relationships with patients, physicians, and colleagues. School Public Health Nurse, City of New Haven Health Department, New Haven Connecticut Provided daily nursing care; performed hearing, vision, and scoliosis screens; and assessed and implemented first aid measures for students as needed.

Administered daily and PRN (as needed) medications and nursing care procedures prescribed by the student's physician. Oriented non-medical school staff and taught specific medical procedures for the evaluation and maintenance of the medically involved student in the classroom.

2010 - 2013 The REM Mentor Network, Middle town, Connecticut Direct Support Professional

Administered medications as ordered by the physicians using DDS protocol. Supported female and male adult residents in the performance of daily activities, i.e., personal care habits (showering, dressing, eating), operating a home (cooking, laundry, vacuuming), and completing errands (shopping for food or clothing, going to doctor’s appointments). Assisted and taught daily life skills to residents by following documented training programs. Integrated residents into the community by organizing holiday and leisure time activities such as attending concerts, socially meeting friends, and experiencing new activities.

2005 – 2008 Salvation Army, Hartford, Connecticut

Youth Counselor

Administered medication as ordered by the physicians using DCF protocol. Supervised the physical and psychological welfare of teens under the protection of the Department of Children and Family. Completed new admissions intake procedures and reviewed the conduct rules with participants in the shelter program.

Collected and recorded data for the 14 youths in residents at the end of each shift. Clinical Experience

2013-2015 Orthopedic, Med-Surgical, and Oncology Units, St. Francis Hospital, Hartford, Connecticut Pediatric Unit, Hospital for Special Care, New Britain, Connecticut Long Term Care, Veterans Affairs Hospital, Rocky Hill, Connecticut Team leader for clinical group. Assessed and cared for patients who had hip or knee replacement surgery; provided wound care; distributed medication; and monitored for complications. Implemented patient care per policy and procedures. Provided nursing care to cancer patients by monitoring their progress with medications and treatments; hygiene and elimination needs; and social and spiritual well being.

Provided individualized comprehensive care based on the specific medical needs of the child such as trachea care; G/J-tube placement, verification, and feedings; medication administration; daily care; and vital signs monitoring.