Lakeicha Gunter
Memphis,TN
Summary
Positive and upbeat professional with a deep love for the field and patients. Offering 17+ years of professional nursing experiences and passion for helping patients improve health and wellness. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Diagnose disease causes, symptoms and likely progression based on patient histories, examinations and diagnostic testing. Diligent about addressing every need with conscientious and detail-oriented approach. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Well-versed in assessments techniques, laboratory tests and scan options for different conditions. Highly analytical, organized and detail-oriented with a proactive approach to getting ahead of conditions, managing symptoms and making patients comfortable.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Trauma Surgery
UT Regional One Physicians
10.2023 - Current
- Collaborates with trauma surgeons and consulting specialties to develop comprehensive diagnostic assessments and treatment recommendations for shock trauma patients
- Implements advanced trauma life support measures during emergency situations, resulting in saved lives and improved outcomes.
- Assesses patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribes and manages pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat poly trauma patients
- Evaluates patient responses to treatments, adjusting care plans as necessary to achieve optimal results.
- Performs minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
- Proactively identifies potential patient complications through keen observation skills and prompt communication with healthcare team.
- Enhances interdisciplinary team collaboration through effective communication and coordination of patient care plans.
- Reduces hospital readmission rates with thorough discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care.
- Acted as a clinical resource for nursing staff, offering guidance and support in the delivery of high-quality patient care.
- Facilitates seamless transitions between healthcare settings by coordinating multidisciplinary efforts during discharge planning processes.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Streamlined documentation processes for increased accuracy, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the acute care setting through adherence to best practices and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Performs patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with colleagues, maintaining open lines of communication, and consistently demonstrating professional conduct.
In-center Hemodialysis Nurse
DaVita Dialysis
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Evaluated patients' response to dialysis treatments over time, making necessary adjustments in consultation with nephrologists to optimize outcomes.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary care conferences, providing valuable nursing perspectives on patient needs and treatment plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand term.
- Teaching patients and their family members how to operate home dialysis machines should they decide on home dialysis therapy
Pre-Liver-Live Donor Liver Transplant Coordinator
Methodist University Hospital
04.2015 - 01.2021
- Facilitated care of the end stage organ failure patient referred to transplant program
- Managed complex transplant cases, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all required documentation.
- Participated in patient care planning and selection conference
- Registered living donors for directed and non-directed donation in a timely manner to facilitate matching in the transplant program and paired exchange registries, if applicable
- Maintained the UNOS waiting list according to program policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, and national guidelines.
- Collaborated with medical staff to develop individualized care plans for each transplant candidate.
- Optimized patient outcomes through meticulous pre-transplant evaluations and assessments.
- Served as an advocate for patients throughout their transplant journey, addressing concerns and providing support as needed.
- Assisted in developing marketing strategies for increasing public awareness of organ donation and transplantation services
- Participated in research projects related to transplantation medicine, contributing valuable insights into advancements within the field.
Facility Administrator
DaVita Dialysis
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Managed Dialysis Facility of 60 patients and 14 teammates under Medical Director.
- Managed personnel matters, including hiring, onboarding, evaluations, and promotions.
- Enhanced patient safety and staff productivity through effective communication and training programs.
- Developed and oversaw budgets and worked within cost restraints.
- Participated in development and revision of policies and procedures with ROD and Medical Director to ensure consistent, efficient, and safe treatment delivery
- Adhered to current processes and procedures and identifies and implement area of improvement while adhering to HIPPA, JCAHO, DOH as well as hospital.
- Developed long-term strategies for continuous improvement in facility performance metrics.
- Established a culture of teamwork among staff members, fostering collaboration towards common goals
Nurse Manager
Baptist Memorial Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Managed and coordinated activities for a 40-bed Unit, which consisted of 65 nurses and other personnel employees
- Worked in Collaboration with CNO to maintain high standards consistent with BMH nursing goals to ensure efficient patient satisfaction
- Maintained financial budgets, costs of unit materials, and salaries/overtime for personnel
- Maintained high standards as evidenced by consistent unit scorecard in the 85 percentiles in addition to Press-Ganey scores maintaining 90 percent efficiency in patient satisfaction reports.
Head Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Performance Management Evaluations
- Prepared Evaluations, Developed Yearly Goals, action plans and reviewed with
- Monthly Patient Performance Safety Monitoring
- Central Line Dressing, HED/HOM System Compliance
- Complete Chart Auditing, SCIP Measures
- Assist with day-to-day management needs on the unit
Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Performed all nursing duties in accordance with the Nursing Act for the state of TN while adhering to all facility policies and procedures
- Monitor patient progress and identifies any changes in status acting on those changes to ensure patient comfort and safety
Education
Masters Adult Gerontology Acute Care - Nursing Practice
05.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
12.2007
Skills
- Collaborative Practice
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Lab result evaluation
- Differential diagnosis
- Geriatric Care
- Patient Examination
- Diagnostic Testing
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Acute Health Problems
- Medication Prescribing
- Diagnostic Tests Ordering
- Inpatient Care
- Diagnostic test interpretation
- Diagnostic Interventions
- Compassionate Care
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse-current
- ANCC - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-BC-current
- Advanced Trauma Life Support-current
Awards
- 2008- Nominated for Nursing Excellence - Baptist Memorial Health Care
- 2011- Top 100 Nurses in Shelby/ Fayette County - Celebrate Nursing
- 2011- Nominated for Nursing Excellence - Baptist Memorial Health Care
- 2012- Nominated for Nursing Excellence - Baptist Memorial Health Care
Timeline
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Trauma Surgery - UT Regional One Physicians
10.2023 - Current
In-center Hemodialysis Nurse - DaVita Dialysis
06.2021 - 09.2023
Pre-Liver-Live Donor Liver Transplant Coordinator - Methodist University Hospital
04.2015 - 01.2021
Facility Administrator - DaVita Dialysis
01.2013 - 01.2015
Nurse Manager - Baptist Memorial Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2012
Head Nurse - Baptist Memorial Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2011
Registered Nurse - Baptist Memorial Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2009
Maryville University of St Louis - Masters Adult Gerontology Acute Care , Nursing Practice
Baptist College of Health Sciences - Bachelor of Science in Nursing,