Tonya Usry
Oak Island
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with over 20 years of experience in delivering exceptional patient care and executing medical procedures. Renowned for adaptability in fast-paced healthcare environments and a strong commitment to teamwork, ensuring superior patient outcomes. Expertise includes conducting thorough assessments, implementing effective care plans, providing patient education, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation. A reliable professional focused on fostering collaborative relationships within multidisciplinary teams to enhance overall quality of care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
Team Select
05.2025 - Current
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
- Delivered emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses or difficult treatments, fostering resilience during recovery processes.
- Conducted home visits to monitor patient status, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal health outcomes.
LPN
Novant Medical Group
11.2020 - 04.2025
- Utilized electronic health record system for accurate documentation of patient data
- Performed direct clinic procedures; including wound dressing, suture/staple removal, ear lavage, obtained vital signs
- Conducted health screenings; vision/ hearing tests, EKGs, glucose monitoring, Hgb A1C, specimen collection, urine pregnancy, mono, strep, COVID, flu, RSV, h-pylori, and hemoccult
- Assisted provider with pap smear screening
- Obtained and maintain IV access via peripheral line or port access
- Administration of medications by IV, PO, SQ, ID, SL, and IM
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and equipment, maintained/ordered stock of supplies and medications
- Transcribe physician orders – by telephone/fax and e-scribe
- Completed prior authorizations for medication
- Assisted in orientation of new LPN staff members
LPN, CCM Nurse, CCM Biller, Infusion Nurse
Pelican Family Medicine
12.2017 - 10.2020
- Utilized electronic health record system for accurate documentation of patient data
- Performed direct clinic procedures; including wound dressing, suture/staple removal, ear lavage, obtained vital signs
- Conducted health screenings; vision/ hearing tests, EKGs, glucose monitoring, Hgb A1C, specimen collection, urine pregnancy, mono, strep, COVID, flu, RSV, h-pylori, and hemoccult
- Assisted provider with pap smear screening
- Obtained and maintain IV access via peripheral line or port access
- Performed blood draw as needed per protocol orders
- Administration of medications by IV, PO, SQ, ID, SL, and IM
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and equipment, maintained/ordered stock of supplies and medications
- Transcribed physician orders – by telephone/fax and e-scribe
- Chronic Care Management (CCM) of Medicare patients conditions/medications
- Billed CCM monthly claims
LPN, Flu Nurse, Telephone Triage
Wilmington Health Pediatrics
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Collected patient data and physiological/biological information in EMR
- Assessed VS, hearing/vision, obtained/ processed specimens as needed
- Collected urine by clean catch or catheterization
- Performed EKG’s, applied dental varnish, glucose monitoring
- Administered medications by PO, SQ, ID, SL, and IM
LPN
Dosher Memorial Hospital Nursing Home
08.2008 - 08.2012
- Delegated tasks to up to 9 CNAs for patient care
- Assessment of patient conditions daily, notified physician of abnormal lab values, order clarifications, STAT medical needs, vital sign monitoring as needed
- Assisted patients with daily care
- Collected urine by clean catch or catheterization
- Transcribed physician orders, ordered and maintained medications in cart and medication room
- Administered medications PO, SQ, ID, SL,IM and peg tube
- Obtained and maintained IV access
- Wound care/ skin treatment assessment
- Post-mortem care
LPN, Case Manager
Henderson Mental Health FACT Team
04.2007 - 11.2007
- Assessed client’s status by identifying needs, problems, prepared treatment plans
- Counseled and assisted up to 10 clients with housing, financial and medical needs
- Management of medication room for 100 clients psychiatric and medical medications
- Administered injections and medications, reported medication levels per lab value to physician
- Transcribed physician orders, ordered medication via phone or fax
LPN, Agency Nurse
Medical Staffing Network
11.2006 - 04.2007
- Assessed patient conditions daily, notified physician of abnormal lab values, order clarifications, STAT medical needs, vital sign monitoring as needed
- Transcribed physician orders, ordered medication via phone or fax
- Administered medications by PO, SQ, ID, SL, IM and Peg tube
- Reported medication levels per lab value to physician
- Collected urine by clean catch or catheterization
- Obtained and maintained IV access
- Wound care/ skin treatment assessment
- Post-mortem care
Education
SUL Ross State University
Alpine, TX12.2004
Skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Highly adaptable
- Patient-centered clinical judgment
- Detail-oriented approach
- Critical thinking
- HIPAA compliance knowledge
- EHR management
- Telephone triage
- Vital signs monitoring
- Immunization administration
- Medication management
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Nursing documentation
- Patient education
- Health promotion
- CPR/AED certification
Certification
- LPN North Carolina License # 70842 Expires: 2026-01-31
- CPR Expires: 2027-02-28
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
Team Select
05.2025 - Current
LPN
Novant Medical Group
11.2020 - 04.2025
LPN, CCM Nurse, CCM Biller, Infusion Nurse
Pelican Family Medicine
12.2017 - 10.2020
LPN, Flu Nurse, Telephone Triage
Wilmington Health Pediatrics
08.2012 - 05.2015
LPN
Dosher Memorial Hospital Nursing Home
08.2008 - 08.2012
LPN, Case Manager
Henderson Mental Health FACT Team
04.2007 - 11.2007
LPN, Agency Nurse
Medical Staffing Network
11.2006 - 04.2007
SUL Ross State University
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