Tonya Whitehead
Snellville
Summary
Compassionate professional in healthcare, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care coordination, wound care, and medication administration. Excels in communication, empathy, and adaptability, ensuring optimal patient support and team collaboration.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Team Lead
Kaiser Permanente
Lawrenceville
01.2023 - Current
- Deliver telephonic triage and chronic care support for adult and geriatric populations.
- Coordinate care with providers, schedule follow-ups, and educate patients on preventive strategies.
- Assist with virtual check-ins, medication reviews, and lab result notifications.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations requiring immediate attention.
- Monitored, evaluated, and documented performance of LPN staff.
- Reviewed physician orders for accuracy prior to implementation by nursing staff.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southwell & Associates
Tifton
04.2010 - 01.2023
- Conducted daily triage, resolved patient concerns, and provided timely updates to physicians.
- Supported chronic disease management for hypertension, diabetes, and COPD patients.
- Provided direct case management services to clients and their families in an outpatient setting.
- Conducted outreach activities such as home visits or phone calls to check on client's progress.
LPN
Affinity Health Group
Tifton
10.2005 - 04.2010
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Moultrie Tech College
Moultrie, GA09-2002
Skills
- Patient triage and virtual assessments
- Community health
- Professionalis
- Chronic disease management
- Internal medicine and primary care
- Telehealth nursing support
- EMR documentation proficiency
- Medication administration and reconciliation
- Remote monitoring and follow-up care
- Effective communication skills
- Time management expertise
- Healthcare software proficiency
- HIPAA compliance
Affiliations
- National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses (NFLPN)
- American Telemedicine Association (Optional for virtual role seekers)
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Current
- Telehealth Nurse Training, if applicable
- COVID-19 Infection Control Training, Completed
Personal Information
Title: LPN
Education And Licensure
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), [Your Nursing School Name], [Your Street], [City], [State], [Zip], [Graduation Year], Active LPN, [State Name], [License # if applicable]
Timeline
LPN Team Lead
Kaiser Permanente
01.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southwell & Associates
04.2010 - 01.2023
LPN
Affinity Health Group
10.2005 - 04.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Moultrie Tech College