TONIA DAVIS
Jonesboro,AR
Summary
Analytical Charge Licensed Practical Nurse with 20 years of experience treating critical patients with injuries and illnesses of varying severity and urgency. Confident leader in supervision of nursing operations in high traffic internal medicine settings. Collaboration-oriented team leader with flexibility in leveraging team strengths to resolve issues and meet constraints.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
MDS Nurse
Willowbend Nursing Home
2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to develop individualized care plans for residents.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and compliance with regulations.
- Monitored and evaluated residents' health status, documenting changes in condition accurately.
- Educated nursing staff on best practices for MDS documentation and regulatory requirements.
- Trained new nurses on MDS protocols, fostering knowledge retention and adherence to standards.
- Advocated for resident needs by communicating effectively with families and healthcare providers regarding care goals.
- Optimized patient care through participation in Quality Improvement meetings with interdisciplinary team members.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented within care plans, making recommendations for adjustments as needed.
Nursing Unit Manager
Majestic Gardens
2022 - 2023
- Oversaw daily operations of nursing unit, ensuring quality patient care and efficient workflow.
- Implemented staff training programs to enhance clinical skills and improve team performance.
- Developed and maintained nursing policies in compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to optimize patient outcomes and address care challenges.
- Monitored patient records for accuracy, ensuring timely documentation and adherence to protocols.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, identifying areas for process enhancement within the nursing unit.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional development and promoting a collaborative environment.
- Developed and distributed nursing assignments for unit employees that outlined individual and group tasks.
- Reviewed staffing patterns, quantities and nursing units' census to meet resident needs and budgetary controls.
Infection Preventive Nurse, LPN
Willowbend Nursing Home
2018 - 2022
- Manage care plans, current nurse and CNA's care assignments, infection control, COVID wing supervisor in LTC facility, record keeping, patient and family education.Daily patient care management, identifying and preventing the spread of infectious agents within current healthcare facility.
- Administers high consequence medications with exacting accuracy, monitoring patients for side effects and supporting patient comfort and comprehensive recovery.
- Supervised team, fostering collaboration and developing creative solutions to address resource scarcity and nurse availability.
- Assessed patient care requirements to prioritize treatment effectively. to prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow, conduct daily rounds to assess patient condition and distribute medications.
- Supported physicians during scans and examinations to facilitate accurate diagnoses. with patient scans and examinations during diagnostic processes.
- Facilitated communication between nursing staff and departments, enhancing patient care through collaboration with specialized personnel.
- Managed care plans and nurse assignments, oversaw infection control and COVID wing in LTC facility, maintained records, and educated patients and families while identifying and preventing spread of infectious agents.
- Documented changes in patient conditions to inform healthcare providers. in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Provide education on facility policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
- Provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
- Floor supervisor with a staff of multiple rotating providers, implementing staff guidance, supporting challenging situations, enforcing policy and procedures in accordance with OSHA and HIPPA.
- Floor supervisor with a staff of 20 rotating providers, implementing staff guidance, supporting challenging situations, enforcing policy and procedures in accordance with OSHA and HIPAA.
Unit Manager/Charge Nurse
Broadway Healthcare
01.2007 - 01.2020
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
- Established strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines to enhance collaborative patient care.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Coordinated home care referrals from physicians and specialists to prevent hospitalization and minimize re-hospitalization rates.
- Partnered with executive leadership to develop and implement policies and procedures aligned with nursing practices and philosophies.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to develop, implement and maintain policies and procedures conforming with nursing practices and philosophies.
- Served as primary coordinator of disciplines to promote comprehensive patient care across multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Conducted complex research, review and analysis of medical records, treatment plans and claim information.
- Created and implemented care plans after reviewing patients' imaging and test results, working closely with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Medical Executive Assistant, Billing And Coding
Townsend & Associates
01.1999 - 01.2007
- Solicited medical history information from patients to provide best and most effective medical advice.
- Delivered comprehensive administrative, customer service, and case management support, enhancing patient experience.
- Delivered optimal administrative, customer service and case management support.
- Executed special objectives and projects for executive team and board members, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Entered customer information and updates in database system to track leads, interactions, relationships and propel sales opportunities.
- Executed special objectives and projects in response to executive team and board member requests.
- Participated in frequent communication with other administrative team members, human resources and finance department on special projects and events.
- Solicited medical history information from patients to facilitate accurate medical advice and treatment planning.
- Maintained company confidence and protected business operations by keeping sensitive information confidential.
- Created and maintained computer- and paper-based filing and organization systems for records, reports and documents.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Arkansas State University At Marked Tree
Marked Tree01-2007
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Helena01-1988
Skills
- Team management, Scheduling, Organizational skills, Problem resolution, Decision-making, Analytical, Data management, Customer service, Friendly, positive attitude, Microsoft Office, Computer skills, Critical thinking, Multitasking, First Aid/CPR, Organization
- Medication administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Infection control
Timeline
Unit Manager/Charge Nurse
Broadway Healthcare
01.2007 - 01.2020
Medical Executive Assistant, Billing And Coding
Townsend & Associates
01.1999 - 01.2007
MDS Nurse
Willowbend Nursing Home
2024 - Current
Nursing Unit Manager
Majestic Gardens
2022 - 2023
Infection Preventive Nurse, LPN
Willowbend Nursing Home
2018 - 2022
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Arkansas State University At Marked Tree
High School Diploma -
Central High School