Atonya Gist, LPN

Atonya Gist, LPN is a Licensed Practical Nurse with over 20 years of experience spanning home health, acute care, long-term care, and infection prevention. Her career reflects a deep commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care and building meaningful, lasting relationships with patients and families. Known for being a self-driven and adaptive clinician, Atonya excels at multitasking, learning quickly, and approaching challenges with professionalism and empathy.

Atonya has served in several key roles throughout her career, including 17 years as an LPN at Interim HealthCare Inc., where she provided comprehensive clinical support to diverse patient populations. She currently works as a Home Health LPN with Aveanna Healthcare, offering skilled nursing services and managing treatment plans in home-based settings. Her experience also includes serving as an Infection Preventionist at Huntersville Health & Rehabilitation Center, where she strengthened safety protocols, enhanced staff training, and supported regulatory compliance. In every position, Atonya has been recognized for her problem-solving abilities, strong communication skills, and exceptional patient rapport.

She earned her Associate’s Degree in Licensed Practical/Vocational Nursing from ECPI University and continues to pursue ongoing professional growth. Atonya brings a wealth of experience, reliability, and a patient-centered approach to every healthcare team she serves.

• ECPI University - Associate's degree, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training