Tonya Sappington
Triage
Joplin
13
years of professional experience
Dynamic Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Triage, enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions and compassionate care. Skilled in medication administration and patient advocacy, I effectively utilized clinical judgment to implement fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls. Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
Work History
Registered Nurse
6 Months- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care using triage protocols and clinical judgment.
- Documented nursing assessments, symptoms, and care plans in electronic health records.
- Educated patients on treatment instructions, medications, and discharge expectations.
- Communicated critical findings to providers to support timely intervention and safe care.
- Monitored patient status and responded to changes with appropriate nursing actions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse
1 Month- Applied evidence-based nursing practices to support accurate triage decisions and patient safety.
- Maintained compliance with facility policies, infection control standards, and patient confidentiality.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse
3 Months- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care using triage protocols and clinical judgment.
- Documented nursing assessments, symptoms, and care plans in electronic health records.
- Educated patients on treatment instructions, medications, and discharge expectations.
- Communicated critical findings to providers to support timely intervention and safe care.
Registered Nurse
5 Months- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Monitored patient status and responded to changes with appropriate nursing actions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Documented nursing assessments, symptoms, and care plans in electronic health records.
Registered Nurse
4 Months- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate admissions, transfers, and follow-up care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care using triage protocols and clinical judgment.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
3 Months- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Registered Nurse
3 Months- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
3 Months- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
3 Months- Assessed patient symptoms and prioritized care using clinical triage protocols.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and care updates in electronic health records.
- Coordinated treatment plans with providers, patients, and interdisciplinary care teams.
- Delivered phone-based triage support, answering clinical questions and directing appropriate next steps.
Registered Nurse
1 Year- Documented assessments, interventions, and care updates in electronic health records.
- Assessed patient symptoms and prioritized care using clinical triage protocols.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse
7 Months- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Registered Nurse
7 Months- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Registered Nurse
3 Months- Educated patients on discharge instructions, medications, and self-care guidance.
- Monitored patient status and escalated urgent concerns for timely intervention.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse
3 Months- Applied strong clinical judgment to manage varying acuity levels and changing care needs.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated patients on discharge instructions, medications, and self-care guidance.
- Monitored patient status and escalated urgent concerns for timely intervention.
Registered Nurse
3 Months- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Monitored patient status and escalated urgent concerns for timely intervention.
- Educated patients on discharge instructions, medications, and self-care guidance.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Applied strong clinical judgment to manage varying acuity levels and changing care needs.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse
2 Years 6 Months- Collaborated with scheduling and intake workflows to support efficient patient flow.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
4 Years 8 Months- Monitored dialysis machine settings and patient vital signs during treatment sessions.
- Prepared dialysis stations, supplies, and equipment for safe, efficient treatment delivery.
- Documented treatment parameters, patient responses, and machine performance accurately.
- Assisted registered nurses with patient preparation, access setup, and post-treatment care.
- Sanitized dialysis equipment and maintained infection control standards throughout clinical workflow.
- Responded promptly to alarms, technical issues, and patient needs during procedures.
- Verified water quality, equipment readiness, and supply availability before initiating treatments.
- Supported consistent adherence to dialysis protocols, safety requirements, and clinical documentation practices.
- Minimized complications related to vascular access sites by performing proper cannulation techniques using both needles and catheters according to established protocols.
- Reduced the risk of infections by adhering to strict infection control protocols during all procedures.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Assisted patients with their pre-dialysis weight measurements, ensuring accurate assessment of fluid removal needs during the procedure.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Enhanced patient care by providing efficient and accurate hemodialysis treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Science in Nursing
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Patient assessment
Documentation and charting
Strong clinical judgment
Patient education and counseling
Clinical judgment
Patient and family advocacy
Infection control measures
Patient care
Wound care
Compassion and empathy
Patient monitoring
IV setup
Intravenous therapy
Professional bedside manner
Physical assessments
Telemetry monitoring
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Critical care
Collecting vitals
Medication distribution
Performing ekgs
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Insulin medication assistance
EMR / EHR
High level of autonomy
ADL assistance
Chest pain management
HIPAA education
Emotional intelligence
Cardiac care
Oxygen saturation standards
Timeline
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MSSU
Bachelor of Science from Science in Nursing
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