TONI
WALLER
ad1r61@r.postjobfree.com
Oroville, WA 98844
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SKILLS
EMR Systems
Health and Wellness Expertise
Patient Counseling
Medical Evaluations
Team Coordination
Strong Clinical Judgment
Postpartum Care
Mental Health Care
Follow-Up Calls
Family Planning Services Education
ER Experience
Complex Problem-Solving
Addiction Counseling
Anesthetic Administration
Diabetes and Nutrition Education
Pain Management
EDUCATION
LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE
Long View, WA • 06/2016
Associate: Science
GPA: 3.75
GONZAGA UNIVERSITY
Spokane, WA • 05/2019
Master of Science (M.S: Nursing
GPA: 3.19
CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING
Downers, IL
Bachelor of Science (B.S: Nursing
GPA: 3.65
A.S: Nursing & Honors Nursing Student of The
CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Columbus, NE
Diploma: Nursing
GPA: 3.88
CERTIFICATIONS
CPRPALSACLSSuboxone Waiver ( in progress), DEA (number provided upon hire)NPI (number provided upon hire)
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-oriented recent college graduate with a Master of Science (M.S.) in Nursing (3.19 GPA), with 12+ years of emergency room RN work experience. Aiming to leverage academic experience and a proven knowledge of acute care facility, chronic care facility, and emergency response to successfully fill the ARNP role at your company. Frequently praised as diligent by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
WORK HISTORY
Tonasket Family Medicine Clinic - ARNP
Toasket, WA • 01/2020 - 09/2023
Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
Kaiser Permanente - ARNP
Everett, WA • 02/2020 - 12/2020
Prescribe medication dosages, routes, and frequencies based on patients' characteristics such as age and gender
Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests such as complete blood counts (CBCs), electrocardiograms (EKGs), and radiographs (x-rays)
Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses
Develop treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines
Diagnose or treat acute health care problems such as illnesses, infections, and injuries
Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized
Counsel patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over the counter (OTC) medications, and herbal remedies
Recommend interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks
Detect and respond to adverse drug reactions, with special attention to vulnerable populations such as infants, children, pregnant and lactating women, and older adults
Educate patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances
Diagnose or treat chronic health care problems such as high blood pressure and diabetes
Perform routine or annual physical examinations
Provide patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability
Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses
Treat or refer patients for primary care conditions such as headaches, hypertension, urinary tract infections, upper respiratory infections, and dermatological conditions
Diagnose or treat complex, unstable, comorbid, episodic, or emergency conditions in collaboration with other health care providers as necessary
Consult with or refer patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in nursing
Recommend diagnostic or therapeutic interventions with attention to safety, cost, invasiveness, simplicity, acceptability, adherence, and efficacy
Schedule follow-up visits to monitor patients or evaluate health or illness care
Supervise or coordinate patient care or support staff activities
Maintain current knowledge of state legal regulations for nurse practitioner practice including reimbursement of services
Perform primary care procedures such as suturing, splinting, administering immunizations, taking cultures, and debriding wounds
Maintain departmental policies and procedures in areas such as safety and infection control
Provide patients or caregivers with assistance in locating health care resources
Advocate for accessible health care that minimizes environmental health risks
Keep abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems such as Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and private sources.
Kaiser Permanente - REGISTERED NURSE
04/2017 - 02/2020
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
Record patients' medical information and vital signs
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition
Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
Fairfax Mental Health Hospital - HOUSE SUPERVISOR
12/2015 - 04/2016
Provide or arrange for training or instruction of auxiliary personnel or students
Refer students or patients to specialized health resources or community agencies furnishing assistance
Consult with institutions or associations regarding issues or concerns relevant to the practice and profession of nursing
Work with individuals, groups, or families to plan or implement programs designed to improve the overall health of communities
Perform administrative or managerial functions, such as taking responsibility for a unit's staff, budget, planning, or long-range goals
Direct or coordinate infection control programs, advising or consulting with specified personnel about necessary precautions
Observe nurses and visit patients to ensure proper nursing care
Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessment of individuals' home or work environments, to identify potential health or safety problems
Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, or childbirth and develop health improvement programs
Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.
Evergreen Hospital - REGISTERED NURSE
06/2008 - 08/2015
Manage day to day staffing concerns
Engage in research activities related to nursing
Provide or arrange for training or instruction of auxiliary personnel or students
Refer students or patients to specialized health resources or community agencies furnishing assistance
Consult with institutions or associations regarding issues or concerns relevant to the practice and profession of nursing
Work with individuals, groups, or families to plan or implement programs designed to improve the overall health of communities
Perform administrative or managerial functions, such as taking responsibility for a unit's staff, budget, planning, or long-range goals
Assess patients' pain levels and sedation requirements
Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions
Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines
Administer medications intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes, or by other methods
Evaluate patients' vital signs and laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs
Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs
Document patients' medical histories and assessment findings
Advocate for patients' and families' needs, or provide emotional support for patients and their families
Conduct pulmonary assessments to identify abnormal respiratory patterns or breathing sounds that indicate problems
Administer blood and blood products, monitoring patients for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions
Monitor patients' fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems such as fluid and electrolyte imbalances
Collaborate with other health care professionals to develop and revise treatment plans based on identified needs and assessment data
Assess patients' psychosocial status and needs including areas such as sleep patterns, anxiety, grief, anger, and support systems
Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patients' clinical status
Identify patients who are at risk of complications due to nutritional status
Collect specimens for laboratory tests
Coordinate patient care conferences
Identify patients' age-specific needs and alter care plans as necessary to meet those needs
Assist physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardioversion
Supervise and monitor unit nursing staff
Assess family adaptation levels and coping skills to determine whether intervention is needed
Identify malfunctioning equipment or devices
Participate in professional organizations and continuing education to improve practice knowledge and skills
Participate in the development, review, and evaluation of nursing practice protocols
Ensure that equipment or devices are properly stored after use
Plan, provide, or evaluate educational programs for nursing staff, interdisciplinary health care team members, and community members.
Stevens Healthcare - EMERGENCY ROOM REGISTER NURSE
12/2006 - 05/2007
Assess patients' pain levels and sedation requirements
Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions
Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines
Administer medications intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes, or by other methods
Conduct pulmonary assessments to identify abnormal respiratory patterns or breathing sounds that indicate problems
Advocate for patients' and families' needs, or provide emotional support for patients and their families
Administer blood and blood products, monitoring patients for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions
Monitor patients' fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems such as fluid and electrolyte imbalances
Compile and analyze data obtained from monitoring or diagnostic tests
Document patients' treatment plans, interventions, outcomes, or plan revisions.
Stevens Healthcare - LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
01/2000 - 06/2000
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Awards & Honors, Nurse student of the Year 2016: Lower Columbia CollegeExtracurricular Activities AARNP Obesity medicine Association
AFFILIATIONS
American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN), Board of Trustees
OBESITY MANAGEMENT
Assessing readiness for change
Engaging patients to discover their motivation
Collaborating with them to develop a personalized plan to achieve an improved state of personal health.
Evaluating progress
All, to reduce the sequela of long term obesity on the personal physical and emotional health
THINGS THAT BRING ME JOY
Hiking
Avid gardener.
My Family
My two dogs Ollie and Otto
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