Tonya Hager
**** **** *** *, *****, ND, *****
*******@****.*********.***
To whom it may concern:
If you are looking for a self-motivated, passionate and versatile young professional with excellent work experience to join your Sandford Health care team, I may just be the perfect candidate. Soon to graduate from Maryville University, St. Louis with a tentative date of May 5, 2018 earning a Master of Science in Nursing Degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner. My current and past nursing experience involves patient population of geriatrics, medical surgical nursing, neonatal intensive care, pediatrics, normal newborn care, and women’s health in obstetrical postpartum care. I am actively engaged in a job search to find just the right opportunity. I feel Sandford Health is somewhere I would thoroughly enjoy practicing and hope to be given the opportunity to prove both my passion and commitment to the patients and families receiving care.
I greatly appreciate the time you are taking to review the enclosed resume and would be delighted to have the opportunity for a personal interview. I look forward to meeting with you to discuss the opportunity available. You may reach me on my cell phone at 701-***-**** or email me at *******@****.*********.***
Sincerely,
Tonya Hager
Enclosed: Resume
Tonya Hager
1620 36th Ave S, Fargo, ND, 58104
*******@****.*********.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a Nurse practitioner in the Neonatal setting .
EDUCATION
MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY - St. Louis, MO - 2016-Current
Masters of Science
Major: Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Graduation: May 2018
GPA: 4.0
WALDEN UNIVERSITY - Minneapolis, MN 2013-2015
Bachelors of Science
Major: Nursing
May 2014-2016
GPA: 4.0
Graduated with honors: Summa Cum Laude
NORTHLAND COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE - East Grand Forks, MN - 2009-2010
Associate of Science
Major: Nursing
GPA 4.0
President’s List May 2009-2010
Associate of Applied Science in Practical Nursing - 2006-2008
Major: Licensed Practical Nursing
GPA: 4.0
President’s List December 2006-2008
EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIA HEALTH - Fargo, ND
Resource/ Level 3 Registered Nurse: NICU
October 2010 – Present
Cares for infants transitioning to extra uterine life
Provides age and culturally appropriate care to patient
Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluates patient care plans
Provides nutritional assessment & specialized feedings
Changes dressings, inserts UVC/UAC umbilical catheters, inserts IV’s
Provides arterial & intravenous therapy
Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, such as incubators and ventilators
Prepares and administers and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments
Monitors vital signs and initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology,
Communicates patient’s condition to care team
Assists treating physician during examination, treatment and procedures, which can include life-saving Situations
Instructs and educates patient’s family
Participates in discharge planning
Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate
format and on the appropriate forms
Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting
Directly responsible to attend all high risk deliveries and lead the code team for all neonates, normal newborns, and pediatric patients during all emergent situations requiring resuscitation interventions to sustain life
VILLA MARIA - Fargo, ND
Registered Nurse
August 2009 – May 2012
Acquired advanced nursing skills and knowledge of procedures by providing direct care to those residing in the long term care setting with thorough nursing assessments along with comfort and daily cares.
Utilized Villa Maria policies and procedures when working with both physicians and nursing staff.
Displayed effective time management and communication by prioritizing tasks, medication management, thorough charting, collaborating with CNA, nurses and physicians, and developing relationships with the families of each resident.
Licensed Practical Nurse
January 2009 – August 2009
Acquired nursing skills and knowledge by providing direct care to patients residing in the long term care setting along with comfort and daily cares.
Utilized Villa Maria policies and procedures when working with both physicians and nursing staff.
Implemented nursing skills such as medication administration, skin treatment, care plan implementation, order transcription, admissions and developing relationships with each patient and their families.
Delegation of tasks to Certified Nursing Assistants.
Certified Nursing Assistant
June 2008 – January 2009
Implemented delegated nursing care to patients of any age under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in residential nursing care facilities or outpatient clinics to fulfill basic quality of life needs to improve activities of daily living to maintain optimal functional independence.
ANNE CARLSON CENTER FOR CHILDREN - Jamestown, ND
Certified Nursing Assistant
August 2001 – June 2008
Assisted with ADL’s, therapy exercise, and sensory activities delegated by Occupational and Physical therapists
Monitored vital signs and reported significant clinical status changes to nursing staff
Utilized nursing skills under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to manage patients with tracheostomy’s, gastrostomy tubes, and ventilator support
REFERENCES
Scott Mutchler, MD
Pediatric Intensivist, Essentia Health, Fargo, ND
Scott. Mutchler at Essentia Health.org
Dr. Mutchler graduated from the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine in 1976. He works in Fargo, ND and specializes in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care. Dr. Mutchler is affiliated with Essentia Health for the last 42 years in Neonatology.
Vanessa Lien, DNP
Family Nurse Practitioner, Essentia Health, Fargo ND
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Vanessa is a DNP graduate of North Dakota State University, Fargo ND. Vanessa offers to precept NP students, she is responsible to provide education and teaching to the graduate nurse practitioner student, demonstrating the professional nursing knowledge and skills desired in the role of the advanced practice nurse.
Vicki Holtan, Registered Nurse, BSN, RNC
NICU Supervisor, Essentia Health, Fargo ND
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Vicki is a Certified Registered Nurse in Neonatology. She is the most supportive mentor and role model in the NICU. Her instruction and guidance to promote growth and development among NICU nursing staff is significant to her exceptional NICU expertise. She demonstrates critical thinking, exceptional hands on skill technique, and professionalism that is strongly desired in neonatal intensive care nursing. Vicki has been affiliated with Essentia Health for over the past 20 years. She currently is the NICU supervisor and continues to be part of the NICU on-call transport team