Referral Specialist Vocational Nurse

TONYA WHITEHEAD

P.O. Box ****, Waco, Texas ***** · 254-***-****

*****@***.***

Certified Phlebotomist (1990), Licensed Vocational Nurse (1997) with expertise in clinic nursing, skilled/long-term nursing, and home health care.

EXPERIENCE

2018 – 2021

HOME HEALTH NURSE, PRIVATE CLIENT

• Conducted physical assessments and informed parents of any abnormal findings or concerns

• Tracheostomy/Vent assessment & care

• Obtained complete vital signs including pulse oximetry

• Conducted ADLs including: bathing, grooming, transfers, mouth care, and incontinent care

• Administered medication via GB

• Administered NEB treatments as prescribed by physician

• Administered water and formula via GB/pump

• Provided PROM to extremities

• Performed catheterization

• Collected urine specimens by performing in and out cath. 2016 – 2017

CLINIC LVN, KINGS DAUGHTER’S CLINIC

• Conducted physical assessments and informed physician of any abnormal findings or concerns

• Obtained complete vital signs including pulse oximetry

• Administered NEB treatments as prescribed by physicians

• Administered medications IM/SQ

• Reviewed & documented immunization records

• Monitored blood sugar via finger sticks and administered insulin as prescribed by physician

• Provided diabetic education & information

• Administered immunizations as needed

• Conducted eye exams with standard eye chart

• Performed ear lavage

• Scheduled routine appointments as well as referrals

• Conducted urine drug screens

• Conducted urinalysis via dipstick analysis

• Swab collection & testing for strep

• Perform PFTs

2

2014 – 2015

HOME HEALTH PEDIATRIC NURSE, LAKEWAY HOME HEALTH

• Conducted physical assessments and informed RN supervisor of any abnormal findings or concerns voiced by the patient’s family and documented findings in the patient’s chart

• Obtained complete vital signs including pulse oximetry

• Conducted ADLs including: bathing, grooming, transfers, mouth care, feeding P.O., and incontinent care

• Administered medication via GB

• Administered water and formula via GB/pump

• Provided PROM to extremities

• Performed catheterization

• Collected urine specimens by performing in and out cath. 2013 – 2014

HOME HEALTH PEDIATRIC NURSE, INTERM HOME HEALTH

• Conducted physical assessments and informed RN supervisor of any abnormal findings or concerns voiced by the patient’s family and documented findings in the patient’s chart

• Obtained complete vital signs including pulse oximetry

• Conducted ADLs including: bathing, grooming, transfers, mouth care, feeding P.O., and incontinent care

• Administered medication via GB

• Administered water and formula via GB/pump

• Provided PROM to extremities

• Performed catheterization

• Collected urine specimens by performing in and out cath. 2009 – 2011

LVN CHARGE NURSE, SUNSET NURSING HOME

• Supervised CNAs

• Provided onsite training for CNAs

• Conducted physical assessments and informed physicians of any abnormal findings or complaints voiced per patient and documented these findings in the patient chart.

• Administered medications

• Administered TB skin test and posted results in patient chart

• Monitored blood sugar via finger sticks and administered insulin as prescribed by physician

• Implemented wound care

• Conducted venipunctures for various labs

• Conducted monthly summary

• Conducted weekly skin assessments

• Transcribed physician orders and documented orders on MAR

• Ordered patients medication

3

2008 – 2010

LVN-SCHOOL NURSE, WACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

• Compilation of student information including: Immunizations, allergies, diet, medication, accidents, and screenings

• Reviewed and documented immunization records

• Informed parents of immunizations needed

• Conducted vision, hearing and scoliosis screenings and prepared referrals PRN

• Administered medications P.O. (Including INH)

• Documented orders and consents received by physician and parent to administer medications at school

• Conducted assessments on injured students and staff

• Conducted accident reports

• Documented end of year reports for nursing supervisor EDUCATION

2015

ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE & ARTS, MCLENNAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1997

NURSING-LVN, MISSISSIPPI DELTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

1990

PHLEBOTOMY TECH. CERTIFICATION, DELTA MEDICAL CENTER SCHOOL OF PHLEBOTOMY

SKILLS

• Hearing & Vision Certified

• CPR & AED Certified

• Immunization Nurse

• CNA/Charge Nurse Supervisor

• Referral Specialist

• Insurance Verification & Precertification

• CNA In-Service/Training

• Wound Care Implementation

• Vent/Tracheostomy Assessment & Care

• Urine Drug Testing

• Extremely Organized

• Computer Proficient

• Client Assessment

• Compilation of Client Information

• Team Leadership

• Conflict Resolution

• Strong Verbal Communication

• Data Management

• Strong Documentation & Follow-Up

Maintenance

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