Tonya Shada
Omaha
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with over 20 years of experience in diverse healthcare settings. Proficient in administering medications, mentoring staff, and implementing infection control procedures to enhance patient safety and comfort. Aiming to leverage expertise to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maplecrest Care Centre
Omaha, NE
03.2014 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs for patient safety and comfort.
- Educated patients and families on health management.
- Mentored new nursing staff on best practices and compliance protocols.
- Implemented infection control procedures, reducing risk of Long Term Care-acquired infections.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance overall care standards at facility.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ambassador
Omaha, NE
02.2008 - 03.2014
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for diverse patient needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance care delivery.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered medications, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Skyline Medical Center
Omaha, NE
01.2003 - 02.2008
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accuracy and timely updates in patient records.
- Implemented infection control procedures, reducing risk of LTC-acquired infections.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE05-1996
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Geriatric care
- Caregiving skills
- Medical records management
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Responsible and dependable
- Dementia knowledge and care
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maplecrest Care Centre
03.2014 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ambassador
02.2008 - 03.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse
Skyline Medical Center
01.2003 - 02.2008
LPN - Nursing
Metropolitan Community College