Abigail LaTessa
Registered Nurse
Gardner,KS
Summary
Registered Nurse with a passion for caring and holistic wellness. Experienced in patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN)
Menorah Medical Center
Overland Park, KS
07.2025 - Current
- Experience in medical telemetry, cardiac care, inpatient rehabilitation, and surgical specialty units
- Utilized hospital EHR/EMR systems (Meditech) to document, monitor, and report on individual patient care
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Experience precepting new hires and working as charge nurse
Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
Brookside Health and Rehabilitation
Overbrook, KS
08.2020 - 07.2025
- Primary employee of Ruble Ranch, a "Home Plus" 8-person memory care home designed for elderly individuals diagnosed with advanced-stage dementia
- Experience in the Assisted Living, Rehabilitation, and Long-Term care portions of the community
- Utilized Validation Therapy techniques and utilized a culture change model of nursing home care
- Utilized EHR/EMR systems (MatrixCare) to administer and ensure the correct dosing, timing, documentation, and monitoring of medications for 17 residents
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
Medicalodges, Inc.
Eudora, KS
07.2018 - 08.2020
- Delivered quality, patient-centered care in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) setting
- Assisted in helping with carrying out ADLs for total-care (maximum-assistance needed) patients, including hygiene care, dressing, eating, ambulating, and instrumental activities
- Monitoring vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate temperature, oxygen saturation, respirations) and reporting patient status to nurses
- Assisted in transferring patients using various mechanical lifts, (i.e. hoyer lifts, sit-to-stands) using safe and quality techniques
- Utilized patient care plans, EHR systems (PointClickCare), and electronic communication services necessary to provide patient care while maintaining compliance to HIPPA laws
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - B.S.N
Ottawa University
Overland Park, KS05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Science w/Pre-Allied Health Concentration & Applied Psychology w/Culture, Inclusion, and Diversity Concentration
Ottawa University
Ottawa, KS05-2023
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Infection control measures
- Telemetry monitoring
- Chronic disease management
- Patient and family advocacy
- Emotional intelligence
- Patient education and counseling
Timeline
Registered Nurse (RN)
Menorah Medical Center
07.2025 - Current
Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
Brookside Health and Rehabilitation
08.2020 - 07.2025
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
Medicalodges, Inc.
07.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Science w/Pre-Allied Health Concentration & Applied Psychology w/Culture, Inclusion, and Diversity Concentration
Ottawa University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - B.S.N
Ottawa University