Tonya Villegas
Normandy
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with over 15 years of experience in patient care and disease prevention education. Specializes in care coordination, infection control, and effective communication. Enhances patient well-being through education and support while maintaining safety standards and fostering collaboration within healthcare teams.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bedford County Health Department
Shelbyville
02.2006 - Current
- Administer medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Provide direct patient care to support recovery and enhance overall patient well-being.
- Ensure cleanliness and safety of patient areas, adhering to infection control standards.
- Ensure that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Educate patients on disease prevention and management strategies, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Provide emotional support to patients, creating a compassionate environment that promoted healing and trust.
- Adhere to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Collect specimens and package for laboratory testing.
- Facilitate effective communication between healthcare providers and patients, ensuring clarity and understanding during medical appointments.
- Coordinates patient schedules for appointments and treatments with multiple healthcare providers
- Provide accurate real-time interpretation for Spanish-speaking clients in various settings.
- Collaborates with MD, APN and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.
- Maintain confidentiality when conducting interviews or gathering sensitive personal information related to a case investigation.
- Support public health initiatives aimed at improving community well-being.
- Complies with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients.
Education
Certification in Licensed Practical Nurse -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Shelbyville09-2005
Skills
- Electronic medical records
- Infection control
- Patient care coordination
- Disease prevention education
- Patient relationship management
- Confidentiality compliance
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Adaptable and flexible
- Immunization Administration
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Medication Administration
- Real-time interpretation
- Documenting Vital Signs
- Specimen collection
- Specimen Results Interpretation
- Critical thinking
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Accomplishments
- 2024 Regional Teamwork Award
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bedford County Health Department
02.2006 - Current
Certification in Licensed Practical Nurse -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology