Lakeisha Mayse
Memphis,TN
Summary
Competent and caring RN offering 25 years of coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospital environments. Demonstrated performing with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care.
Qualified Charge Nurse offers extensive and positive experience in leadership roles. Expert in diverse aspects of patient care with success in overseeing shift activities. Proven clinical skills and sound judgment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Seasonal RN
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Memphis, Tennessee
06.2022 - Current
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
Charge Registered Nurse
Methodist Germantown Hospital
Memphis, TN
04.2016 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
- Monitored implementation of care plans for entire unit.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Oversaw delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
- Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses, supporting personal growth and enhancing professional development.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis.
COVID-19 Unit RN
Favorite Staffing
Overland Park, KS
04.2020 - 01.2022
- Responded to life-saving situations using nursing standards and protocols for treatment.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Assessed patient's condition to plan and implement patient care plans.
Patient Care Coordinator
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville, TN
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Communicated with patients to ensure quality of care and develop care plans.
- Liaised effectively with patients, doctors and staff members, assessing medical charts and promoting high level of communication and interaction.
- Educated and counseled patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment and therapy options, disease management and medication.
- Administered treatment information to patients, explaining scientific details in easy-to-understand terms.
- Improved patient outcomes through value-added services.
- Maintained knowledge of community services and resources and referred patients to appropriate organizations.
- Served as advisory resource by providing patient and family care expertise in form of educational materials, videos and latest information from CDC.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Methodist University Hospital
Memphis, TN
03.2010 - 04.2016
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
LPN
Methodist University Hospital
Memphis, TN
02.2001 - 03.2010
- Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to post-surgical patients.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS05.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Arkansas Northeastern College
Blytheville, AR12.2010
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Methodist Hospital School of Nursing
Memphis, TN12.2000
High School Diploma -
Sheffield High School
Memphis, TN05.1998
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Patient record auditing
- Care plan management
- Procedure development
- Patient care management
- Staff training
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Intake and discharge
- Care coordination
- Patient assessment
- Emergency response
- Medical documentation
- Treatment administration
Certification
- ACLS Certified 9/21/24-9/21/26
- BLS Certified - 9/21/24-9/21/26
Timeline
Seasonal RN
Baptist Memorial Hospital
06.2022 - Current
COVID-19 Unit RN
Favorite Staffing
04.2020 - 01.2022
Patient Care Coordinator
Vanderbilt Medical Center
04.2019 - 10.2019
Charge Registered Nurse
Methodist Germantown Hospital
04.2016 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Methodist University Hospital
03.2010 - 04.2016
LPN
Methodist University Hospital
02.2001 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Arkansas Northeastern College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Methodist Hospital School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Sheffield High School