Laetriona Jones
Evergreen
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with over 8 years of diverse clinical experience in home health, behavioral health, acute care, long-term acute care (LTAC), and case management. Expertise in managing complex patient populations and coordinating care through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams while delivering patient-centered education to enhance health outcomes. Proven track record in medication management, chronic disease oversight, and behavioral health support, complemented by proficiency in both in-person and telephonic patient interactions aimed at reducing hospitalizations and ensuring continuity of care. Actively pursuing a clinical support or case management position to leverage strong assessment, coordination, and communication skills for optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Weekend
LHC Group
Lafayette, LA, USA
07.2025 - Current
- Provided skilled nursing care to patients in their homes, assessing and monitoring their health status
- Administered medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed by physicians
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Educated patients and their families on disease management, medication administration, and self-care techniques
- Managed patient caseload effectively, prioritizing tasks based on acuity levels and scheduling visits accordingly
RN Charge Nurse
Compass Behavioral Health
Lafayette, LA, USA
12.2024 - 07.2025
- Managed a team of XX nurses, overseeing patient care and ensuring adherence to hospital policies and procedures
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans for patients, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive healthcare services
- Provided direct patient care in emergency situations, demonstrating quick decision-making skills and maintaining calm under pressure
- Collaborated with doctors, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for patients
- Oversaw the admission process of new patients, conducting thorough assessments and ensuring accurate documentation of medical history
RN Case Manager
Merakey
06.2021 - 01.2024
- Community ACT services
- Med management
- Coordinate care with prescribers
- Medication management
- Design and monitor personalized care plans for caseload of up to 25 patients, taking into account patient medical history, transportation/mobility issues, and scheduling concerns
- Guide cancer patients through the healthcare system, providing support during the course of their treatment
- Track and evaluate treatment progress, focusing on maximizing patient safety and comfort
- Serve as an advocate for patients with long-term illnesses, communicating with private insurance companies, Medicaid, and Medicare on their behalf
RN
LHC Group
Crowley, LA, USA
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Patient advocate
- Discharge planning/teaching
- Admission process
- Infection control monitoring
Staff RN
Lourdes Home Health
Lafayette, LA, USA
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Carried out care planning
- Admitted/discharged patients
- ROC, revert patients
- Skilled nurse visits
- Wound care
- Experience with wound vacs
LTAC RN Agency Nurse
Nurses Direct
Lafayette, LA, USA
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Agency RN for LTAC/Rehab specific locations
- Per diem
Staff Nurse
Christus Health
Alexandria, LA, USA
07.2018 - 04.2019
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Advised caregivers and family members in providing emotional and psychological care.
- Assessed and responded to risks and resolved issues to ensure a safe and productive workplace.
- Designed and implemented treatment strategies based on scientific nursing theories that promote physical, psychosocial and spiritual health.
- Helped clients adapt to altered lifestyles while providing a therapeutic environment for clients and their families.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Nursing (Bachelor's) -
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
Alexandria, Louisiana05.2025
Nursing (Associate of Science) - undefined
Louisiana State University At Alexandria
Alexandria, LA01.2018
Skills
- Hospitalized patient support
- Effective utilization management
- Effective triage management
- Emergency medical proficiency
- Advanced patient care expertise
- Hospice & palliative medicine
- Home health services
- Trained in CPR techniques
- Professional phone communication
- Comprehensive discharge process management
- Utilization management expertise
- Experience with EMR implementation
- Patient engagement strategies
- Effective clinical decision-making
- Individualized care planning
- Detail-oriented data management
- Simultaneous task management
Additional Information
Case management/case review skills, Leadership, HIPAA Compliant, advanced Computer Skills, Record Management, Infection Control, Patient / Family Education, Staff Training & Development, Patient Assessments, Process Improvements, Critical Thinker, Collaboration, Coaching & Mentoring, Time Management, Discharge planning coordination, Patient care plans, Physician consultations, Documentation and reporting, Excellent Interpersonal and written communication skills
Certification
- RN License
- ACLS Certification
- CPR Certification
- Compact State Nurse License
- Driver's License
- BLS, ACLS
Timeline
RN Weekend
LHC Group
07.2025 - Current
RN Charge Nurse
Compass Behavioral Health
12.2024 - 07.2025
RN Case Manager
Merakey
06.2021 - 01.2024
RN
LHC Group
10.2020 - 04.2021
Staff RN
Lourdes Home Health
01.2020 - 07.2020
LTAC RN Agency Nurse
Nurses Direct
05.2019 - 04.2020
Staff Nurse
Christus Health
07.2018 - 04.2019
Nursing (Associate of Science) - undefined
Louisiana State University At Alexandria
Nursing (Bachelor's) -
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
- Driving License: Driver's License
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Availability: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Nursing Licenses
RN