LaCresa Watkins
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Compassionate and devoted Registered Nurse with more than 10 years of experience working with residents in long term care and Med Surg. Handle tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Care for patients throughout treatment and recovery, educating family and promoting awareness and resolution of conditions and management of disease. Providing supportive and compassionate care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Scarlet Oaks Retirement Home
Cincinnati, OH
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Planned and assigned workload to 20+-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Director of Nursing
Highland Post Acute Care
Cincinnati, OH
04.2017 - 10.2019
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Education
Associate of Science -
University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College
Cincinnati, OH04.2013
Skills
Administration and Management
Customer Service
Patient discharging
Vital Signs
Injections
Enteral Feedings
Administration of TPN
Wound Care Treatment
IV Therapy
Oxygen Therapy
Diabetic Blood Glucose Testing and Treatment
Pre and Post Op Treatment
Certification
American Heart Association ACLS and BLS for Healthcare Providers
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
Scarlet Oaks Retirement Home
02.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
11.2019 - 02.2021
Director of Nursing
Highland Post Acute Care
04.2017 - 10.2019
Associate of Science -
University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College