Primary Care Registered Nurse
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Tonya Napier
Professional Summary
Knowledgeable Primary Care Nurse certified in NIH stroke. Proficient in completing scans, documenting histories and managing prescriptions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an organized, service-oriented and analytical nature.
RN with over 10 years of successful experience in strokes and seizures. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in nursing industry. Strengths in neurological assessments and treatment of neurological patients backed by training in neurology. Work History
Cabell Huntington Hospital - Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit Huntington, WV
04/1999 - Current
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Huntington, WV
Skills
Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 19 bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 6 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
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Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
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Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
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Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
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Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
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Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 5 patients daily.
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Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
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Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
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Led successful 7-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
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Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
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● Patient and family advocacy
● Intravenous therapy
● Physical assessments
● Chronic disease management
● Preventative health
● Patient evaluation
● At-risk patient care
● IV setup
● Removing sutures
● Professional bedside manner
● Administering immunizations
● Charting and clinical documentation
● Employee evaluation
● Care plan development
● Proper catheter insertion/removal
● Patient counseling
● Collecting vitals
● Procedure preparations
● Cerner use
● Strong clinical judgment
● Patient discharge
● Patient management
● Foley catheters
● Patient privacy
● Managing deadlines
● Infection control measures
● Precepting
● Insulin medication assistance
● Medication distribution
● Health screening
● Feeding assistance
● Medical evaluation
● Neurology expert
● Medication administration
Education
05/1999
St Mary's School of Nursing
Huntington, WV
ASN: Nursing
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
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Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
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Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
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Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
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Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
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Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
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Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
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Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
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Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
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Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
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Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
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Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
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Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
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Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
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Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
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Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
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● Emotional intelligence
● Vaccine administration
● Hospice philosophy understanding
● Neurology awareness
● Personal care needs
● Palliative care awareness
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