Tonya O’Prien
Snellville
Summary
Oncology Nurse with extensive experience at Northside Hospital Cancer Institute, specializing in patient assessment and chemotherapy administration. Demonstrated success in enhancing patient care through telehealth consultations and precise clinical documentation. Focused on achieving optimal treatment outcomes while building strong patient relationships and addressing complex medical needs. Proficient in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control, with a strong emphasis on communication and teamwork.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Oncology Nurse (Nurse III)
Northside Hospital Cancer Institute
Atlanta
09.2021 - Current
- Review patients’ vital signs and medical history at scheduled appointment
- Conduct patient assessments in person and via telehealth visit
- Using collected medical data (subjective and objective) to determine adequate plan of care
- Assist patients with referrals, orders, and medical forms
- Review and report any abnormal lab values to attending physician
- Educate patient on treatment schedules and protocols
- Educate patients on medication and side effects
- Send orders, prescriptions, request precertification and prior authorizations for treatment and testing
- Safely administer medication of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, vitamins, biotherapy, and vaccines via IV infusion and injections
- Triage patient calls and address patient medical and personal concerns involving treatment, side effects, and prescription refills
- Assessing the patient's response to intravenous therapy
- Observing for potential drug complications or adverse effects
Surgery Coordinator/Scheduler
Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Decatur
08.2018 - 09.2021
- Ensured adequate preparation for surgery
- Ensured necessary equipment, supplies, and implants are readily available
- Conducted daily meeting with anesthesia, case managers, logistics, and sterile processing services to answer any questions and address any concerns before hand
- Worked closely with the providers to review and ensure OR utilization block time is used appropriately
- Scheduled all surgeries and administer to appropriate surgical staff and enter scheduling notes/special instructions in electronic record
- Responded to both written and oral correspondence regarding scheduling changes/cancellations in a timely, accurate manner.
- Interfaced with appropriate vendor to ensure all necessary equipment will be on site for hospital procedures.
- Ensured patients have proper medical clearance and pre-surgical testing as needed
- Completed pre-procedure phone calls and confirms appointment times with patients via telephone
- Performed all aspects of patient care in an environment that organizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
- Assisted other members of the department as needed.
Operating Room Circulating Nurse
Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Decatur
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
- Conducted pre- and post-operative education
- Served as the communication liaison to family and members of the operating team
- Ensured that operating on correct patient and the correct procedure is being performed
- Recorded all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
- Prepped operating room for patient/procedure
- Monitored patients’ physical and emotional well-being throughout the care continuum
- Performed other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting
- Performed scheduling function in Ambulatory Surgical Department
- Acted as a professional liaison for staff, hospital personnel, and medical staff
- Duties included typing, using computerized documentation, customer service and problem solving
Operating Room Circulating Nurse
Northside Hospital
Atlanta
05.2012 - 12.2016
- Responsible for intraoperative patient management and care while undergoing surgery
- Planned and prepares for the intraoperative nursing care of the patient
- Coordinated the patient care with the surgeon.
- Maintained patient privacy and confidentiality
- Provided assistance to the surgical team during the surgery.
- Collected sterile supplies, equipment, and medications for intraoperative phase of patient care while verifying and maintaining sterility of supplies and proper functioning of equipment
- Assisted the scrub tech with passing instruments as required, during the operation.
- Arranged for transfer of specimens to the laboratory
- Safely transported patient to postoperative phase
- Accurately documented data on intraoperative record
Registered Nurse-Family Birthing Center
Grady Health System
Atlanta
03.2010 - 04.2012
- Assessed and triaged ante/intrapartum and pre-op patients by assessing their immediate needs in order to provide a prioritized plan of care
- Evaluated emergency situations and initiated appropriate nursing interventions
- Provided nursing care and to perinatal patients undergoing medical and/or surgical procedures and assisted physicians during medical procedures
- Initiated and monitored IV therapy and administered medications and other nursing procedures as ordered by the physician or practitioner.
- Accurately documented patient data, actions, interventions and patient response in facility approved electronic documentation system
- Circulating nurse in operating room during OB surgical procedures
- Controlled physical and emotional atmosphere in the delivery room and operating room
- Performed initial infant assessment immediately after delivery noting normal and abnormal findings and intervening appropriately
- Recovered postpartum patients (vaginal and c-section delivery) by accurately assessing vital signs, bleeding, providing wound care and evaluating post-surgical and delivery status
Education
Bachelors of Science Degree - Nursing
Clayton State University
Morrow, GA12-2014
Associate of Science Degree - Nursing
Gordon College
Barnesville, GA12-2009
General Studies -
Georgia Perimeter College
Clarkston, GA01.2006
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Chemotherapy administration
- Telehealth consultation
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medication management
- Clinical documentation
Licensure And Certification
- Registered Nurse, Georgia Board of Nursing, current, 01/31/26
- CPR/BLS Certification, American Heart Association, current, 06/30/25
- Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certification, Oncology Nursing Society/Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation, 08/01/26
Timeline
Oncology Nurse (Nurse III)
Northside Hospital Cancer Institute
09.2021 - Current
Surgery Coordinator/Scheduler
Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center
08.2018 - 09.2021
Operating Room Circulating Nurse
Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center
01.2017 - 08.2018
Operating Room Circulating Nurse
Northside Hospital
05.2012 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse-Family Birthing Center
Grady Health System
03.2010 - 04.2012
Bachelors of Science Degree - Nursing
Clayton State University
Associate of Science Degree - Nursing
Gordon College
General Studies -
Georgia Perimeter College
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