Elsie Longla
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Larkin Chase Rehabilitation Center, skilled in patient assessments and medication administration. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and effective patient advocacy, enhancing care quality and patient satisfaction. Committed to continuous professional development and fostering a safe, supportive environment for patients and families.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Larkin Chase Rehabilitation Center
Bowie, MD
2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses under supervision.
- Assisted in patient assessments and documentation of care plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure quality patient care.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge instructions effectively.
- Observed and reported changes in patient conditions promptly to nursing staff.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge base.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
Future Care Capital Region
Hyattsville, MD
2024 - 2026
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of nursing stations and supplies.
- Supported senior nurses in executing clinical procedures and protocols.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saint Louis University Institute
Douala Cameroon08.2022
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Medication administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Care planning
- Physical assessments
- Patient evaluation
- Licensed RN
Certification
Basic life support/CPR
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Larkin Chase Rehabilitation Center
2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Future Care Capital Region
2024 - 2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saint Louis University Institute