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Elisha Latkovich

Manheim,PA

Summary

Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit (GI/GU)

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital
02.2022 - Current
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary..
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and hospital policies to ensure proper delivery of nursing care.

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  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

Patient Care Assistant

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital
01.2019 - 02.2022
  • Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
  • Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
  • Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.

Paraprofessional

IU13 Lancaster- Lebanon
09.2017 - 12.2018
  • Facilitated communication between students, parents, and school staff to ensure consistency in ABA approaches across settings.
  • Promoted positive behavior changes by consistently reinforcing appropriate actions using praise and rewards.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.

Substitute Paraeducator, Special Education

Academy District 20
08.2016 - 05.2017
  • Implemented behavior intervention plans, effectively reducing disruptive behaviors and promoting positive interactions.
  • Fostered strong relationships with students built on trust, empathy, and consistency, leading to increased self-confidence and motivation levels.

Home Childcare Provider

SAHM
09.2007 - 08.2016

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Saint Joseph's University
Lancaster, PA
05-2024

Associate of Science - Nursing

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Lancaster, PA
12-2021

Associate of Science -

Tidewater Community College
Virginia Beach, VA
05-2001

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit (GI/GU)

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital
02.2022 - Current

Patient Care Assistant

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital
01.2019 - 02.2022

Paraprofessional

IU13 Lancaster- Lebanon
09.2017 - 12.2018

Substitute Paraeducator, Special Education

Academy District 20
08.2016 - 05.2017

Home Childcare Provider

SAHM
09.2007 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Saint Joseph's University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

Associate of Science -

Tidewater Community College