Tonya Everett

• Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
• Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
• Improved patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive hospice nursing plans tailored to individual needs.
• Managed complex caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity levels.
• Educated patients and families about illness progression, treatment options, and available resources for additional support.
• Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.

Managed 24 bed inpatient unit. Supervised all clinical staff.

Approved hospice admissions, focusing on appropriateness and meeting hospice criteria.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

• Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
• Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
• Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for improved patient outcomes and streamlined care processes.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of patient deterioration, initiating appropriate interventions and notifying the healthcare team promptly.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.