Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Former Girl Scout leader, swim coach, soccer mom. Ameri-corp member
Timeline
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Gina Latessa

Fort Lauderdale,FL

Summary

Proficient, dependable, experienced and caring nursing team member offering over 20 years of outstanding patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities. Detail orientated. Strong documentation skills. Positive attitude. Works well with all other staff members.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

Life Care Center Of Winter Haven
06.2011 - Current
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities. Patient load of 30 residents
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
  • Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.

Education

Nursing Practice

Choffin School of Practical Nursing
Youngstown, OH
10.2003

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medical Documentation
  • Geriatric Nursing
  • Catheter Care
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Diabetes management
  • Nursing Ethics
  • Respiratory Care
  • Orthopedic Nursing
  • Vital signs
  • Direct Patient Care
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Physical Assessment
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Immunization Administration
  • Breathing Treatments
  • Patient evaluations
  • Transcribing orders
  • Staff Supervision
  • Patient Charting
  • Infection Control
  • Attention to Detail
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Specimen Collection
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Intravenous Medications
  • Analytical Thinking

Former Girl Scout leader, swim coach, soccer mom. Ameri-corp member

Ameri-corp member : developed inner school reading program for kids 5 and under.  

Strong leadership skills used with Girl Scouts, swim and soccer coaching

Timeline

LPN

Life Care Center Of Winter Haven
06.2011 - Current

Nursing Practice

Choffin School of Practical Nursing
Gina Latessa