Tonya Poore
Marion,NC
Summary
Nurse Educator and Registered Nurse with over 25 years of diverse clinical expertise and a proven record of developing competent, confident, and practice-ready nurses. Experienced in teaching Practical Nursing, Associate Degree Nursing, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing students in classroom, laboratory, simulation, hybrid, and online settings. Subject matter expertise includes pharmacology, pediatrics, pathophysiology, medical-surgical nursing, fundamentals, dosage calculations, and NCLEX preparation. Experience in curriculum development, active learning methodologies, student remediation, academic advising, high-fidelity simulation, and educational technologies including Canvas, ATI, and ExamSoft. Recognized as a collaborative educator committed to student success, evidence-based practice, and continuous program improvement while drawing upon more than two decades of clinical experience across pediatric, critical care, emergency, home health, hospice, and leadership roles.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Educator
South College-Asheville
Asheville, NC
06.2025 - Current
- Mentored nursing students, providing guidance on clinical skills and professional development opportunities.
- Developed and delivered engaging nursing curricula to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Mentored nursing students in clinical practice, fostering critical thinking and patient care skills.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and feedback, ensuring academic standards are met.
- Implemented simulation-based training to improve hands-on skills and decision-making under pressure.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning by encouraging students to participate in professional development opportunities and stay informed about industry trends.
- Enhanced student understanding by incorporating clinical simulations and real-life case studies into lessons.
- Facilitated open communication among students, fostering a positive learning environment that encouraged peer collaboration and support.
- Assisted in curriculum development to improve overall nursing education quality and relevance.
- Developed strong rapport with each student through active listening and empathy, creating an inclusive learning environment where all felt heard and supported.
- Mentored individual students, providing guidance and support in their academic and professional growth.
Registered Nurse-BSN
HCA Healthcare/Care Partners Home Health & Hospice
Asheville, NC
08.2022 - Current
- Advocate for patients and families by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Work with community outreach organizations.
- Educate new staff in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease, and coronary artery disease.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication, IV medications, diagnostic testing, and chronic disease management.
- Coordinate care with outpatient services (palliative care, infusion centers, PACE, etc)
Registered Nurse
Atrium Health-Healthy At Home
Morganton, NC
02.2014 - 08.2023
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease, and coronary artery disease.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management.
RN Team Leader
Atrium/Carolinas HealthCare System
Morganton, NC
08.2010 - 01.2014
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Trained staff in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided direct care for cardiac patients including administering medications, wound care, education, IV drips, etc.
Staff Nurse, Pediatrics
Mission Hospital
Asheville, NC
03.2002 - 07.2010
- Provided direct care to pediatric patients including wound care, administering medications, injections, TPN, PICC lines, tube feedings.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Identified the learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC05-2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
McDowell Technical Community College
Marion, NC12-2010
Licensed Practical Nursing - undefined
McDowell Technical Community College
Marion, NC07-2000
Skills
- Intensive care unit experience
- ED experience
- Experience in pediatric care
- Home Care/Hospice experience
- Tissue allograft
- Proficient in Pleurex management
- LVAD & Life Vest
- Chronic Disease Management
- Care plan development
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Staff education and training
- Preceptor/Mentor
- Nursing staff management
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Elderly, Child, & Family Advocacy
- Teaching strategies
- Student mentoring
- Supervising students
- Pharmacology
- Student evaluation
- Organizational skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Curriculum planning
- Academic advising
Accomplishments
- Outstanding Nurse Award
- Nurse of Quarter Award for Outstanding Service
- Pinnacle Award
- Daisy Award Nominated
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- CCRN-Adult
- Ostomy/Wound Care
Timeline
Nurse Educator
South College-Asheville
06.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse-BSN
HCA Healthcare/Care Partners Home Health & Hospice
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Atrium Health-Healthy At Home
02.2014 - 08.2023
RN Team Leader
Atrium/Carolinas HealthCare System
08.2010 - 01.2014
Staff Nurse, Pediatrics
Mission Hospital
03.2002 - 07.2010
Licensed Practical Nursing - undefined
McDowell Technical Community College
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Carolina University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Associate of Science - Nursing
McDowell Technical Community College