Justenia Tinsley
Ellsinore
Summary
Dedicated Nurse with 20 years of healthcare experience, including over a decade in Nephrology and Renal Care. Demonstrated expertise in infection control, prior authorizations, and provider support in specialty practices. Skilled in patient education and relationship building with patients and families. Experienced in dialysis, chronic disease management, and multidisciplinary collaboration, committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective teamwork.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN-IV
Phelps Health Nephrology
Rolla
02.2016 - Current
- Administered in house antihypertensive medications per provider orders
- Conducted physical assessments, documenting vital signs and health histories accurately.
- Educated patients and families on home dialysis options, offering continuous support to ensure understanding and compliance.
- Educated patients and families to enhance involvement in care plans.
- Facilitated communication with family members and healthcare teams to address patient care concerns.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Completed prior authorizations for medications and procedures
- Mentored and supported new trainers to enhance team capabilities and improve onboarding experience.
LPN Charge Nurse
Presbyterian Manor
Rolla
01.2018 - 04.2020
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and compliance with protocols.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments and therapies.
- Conducted assessments, documenting vital signs.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Provided assistance with activities such as feeding, repositioning to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Performed procedures such as catheterizations, colostomy care, enemas, and suture removal.
- Executed tube feedings to provide essential nutrition to patients unable to eat orally.
- Delivered oxygen therapy using nasal cannula and face mask to improve patient oxygenation.
- Provided personal care to patients in hospice settings.
- Supported grieving families by listening and being compassionate.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Saint Anthony's Medical Center
St Louis
08.2015 - 02.2016
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, and healthcare team members regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Placed orders for procedures, labs, and medications per provider orders.
- Facilitated referrals to specialists, ensuring comprehensive patient care and continuity of treatment.
- Answered patient calls, assessed concerns, and coordinated appropriate assistance to improve patient experience.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with illness or injury, enhancing their overall well-being.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
Rolla
09.2006 - 07.2013
- Administered hemodialysis treatments according to established protocols and patient needs.
- Monitored patients during dialysis treatments for adverse reactions or changes in condition.
- Monitored vital signs and adjusted treatment based on patient responses.
- Administered comprehensive care for central venous catheters (CVC) in dialysis patients.
- Performed cannulation of fistulas and grafts for effective dialysis treatments.
- Followed infection control measures while cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machines to access sites such as fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Maintained and sanitized dialysis equipment to ensure safety and compliance.
- Responded to and managed emergency situations during dialysis treatments.
- Facilitated effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to improve patient care.
- Provided education to patients regarding diet, lifestyle modifications, nutrition, fluid management and medication compliance.
- Assisted in training new technicians on operational procedures and equipment use.
- Reduced patients' anxiety by clearly explaining dialysis procedures and machine operations.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations by maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
Education
License - LPN-IV
Rolla Technical Institute
Rolla07-2014
High School Diploma -
Clearwater High School
Piedmont05-2000
Skills
- Dialysis procedures
- Medication administration
- Patient assessments
- Vital signs monitoring
- Care coordination
- Infection control
- Electronic health records
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Compassionate care
- Geriatric care
- Dependable
- HIPAA protocols
Certification
- BLS American Heart Association 03-24-2026-03/2028
- LPN-IV License 2014-Present
Accomplishments
- Daisy Recipient X3
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Presbyterian Manor
01.2018 - 04.2020
LPN-IV
Phelps Health Nephrology
02.2016 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Saint Anthony's Medical Center
08.2015 - 02.2016
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
09.2006 - 07.2013
License - LPN-IV
Rolla Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Clearwater High School