Summary

Skills

TONYA COX

Connersville, IN ***31 765-***-**** ad0768@r.postjobfree.com

Motivated Registered Nurse with 10-year background working in multi-disciplinary medical facilities. Well-versed in pain management and injury rehabilitation. Committed to achieving top patient satisfaction scores. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Experience

Surgical Preparation Monitoring Vital Signs

RN, Medical-Surgical

Rush Hospital Rushville, IN

Caregiver Relations Preventive Healthcare

Feb 2009 to May 2014

Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions. Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status. Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.

Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork. Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.

Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results. Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.

Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

Rn Oct 2005 to Nov 2008

WVCP Connersville, IN

Developed appropriate policies for identification of medically-related social and emotional needs of clients.

Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.

Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual.

Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.

Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.

Collaborated with prescribing professionals to get patients necessary medications. Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.

Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.

Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions. Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.

Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.

RN, Critical Care

Ball Memorial Hospital Muncie, IN

May 2003 to Oct 2005

Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.

Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork. Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.

Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions. Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.

Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.

Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.

Educated patients on treatment plans, medications and aftercare procedures. Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status. Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.

Education and Training

Associate of Science, Nursing

IU East New Richmond, IN

May 2003

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