LaKendra Mosley Craig
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit
University of Alabama at Birmingham
07.2024 - Current
- Specialize in caring for patient subject to strokes (hemorrhagic and ischemic) traumatic brain injuries, brain tumors, status epileptics, meningitis, Guillain Barre Syndrome, etc
- Completing thorough neurological assessments to both conscious and unconscious (ventilated) patients using NIHSS and other neuro assessment skills
- Vigilantly monitor patients, watching for neurological decline and intervening as soon as possible
- Manage drains directly in the brain including extra-ventricular drains (EVD), measuring intra-cerebral pressure (ICP)
- Assisting in the end of life care, overseeing organ donation and procurement
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes
Registered Nurse, Wound Care
University of Alabama at Birmingham Russell Clinic
08.2024 - Current
- Perform wound assessments and coordinate with physician to create treatment plan.
- Educate patients and caregivers on wound care techniques and prevention.
- Provide advanced wound care treatment to complex cases including negative pressure wound therapy
- Ensuring accurate and up-to-date wound care documentation
- Monitoring wound healing progress
- Reallocate to burn trauma clinic as needed to provide wound care.
Registered Nurse- Neurology/Med-Surg (Level 4 Specialized Epilepsy Unit)
University of Alabama at Birmingham
09.2021 - 07.2024
- Fulfill charge nurse role and duties within an acute neurology care unit
- Specialize in caring for a myriad of neurological diseases such as epilepsy/seizures, multiple sclerosis, CNS Lymphoma, myasthenia gravis, migraines, strokes, and etc
- Experienced with medical surgical patients and post-operative patients due to overflow and reallocating
- Perform all required patient care, physical assessment, documentation, and medication administration
- Experienced in administration of non-vesicant chemotherapy drugs for neuro-oncology disorders (glioblastomas and etc.)
- Reallocation to other sister units (Unit of neuroscience nursing, Palliative Comfort Care, and neurology stroke and surgical step down)
Registered Nurse- Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Agency AMN)
Saint Francis Hospital Bartlett
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Specialize in caring for a myriad of diseases processes
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to analyze patient data, evaluate diagnosis, and implement treatment plans based on symptoms and needs
- Deliver patient-centered care in a 156 bed hospital with a 1:6 patient ratio and educate patients and families on prognosis and treatment plan
Clinical Research Coordinator I
University of Alabama at Birmingham
06.2019 - 11.2021
- Collect and record preliminary data for clinical research programs
- Recruit and perform follow-up with research participants as protocols outline
- Schedule visits according to research protocols
- Assist in coordination of lab and field work
- Maintain familiarity with appropriate Good Clinical Practice (GPC) guidelines and regulations
- Works independently for specified tasks as defined by Supervisor
Temp Specialist: Radiation Oncology Medical Records Specialist
University of Alabama at Birmingham
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Process incoming and outgoing medical record charts and materials, coordinate effective flow of records throughout the department, maintain records and documentation, perform a variety of clerical support functions, release no-confidential information without signed appropriate consent or subpoena approval, and assist with other UAB/Kirklin Clinic personnel charting
Abstinence Leader and Intake Coordinator
Augusta Care Pregnancy Center
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Abstinence leader for the Girls Hope program mentoring young teen girls on life goals, healthy lifestyles, promoting an abstinence message and educating them on the results of sex
- Also assist in crisis pregnancy parenting classes, process each client intake, data entry, and assist in writing grants for pro-life non-profit organization
- Process improvement implementation to remove waste in different aspects of daily operation
Physician Liaison and Clinical Medical Assistant
Southside Pain Specialist Clinic
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Coordinate outbound referrals, pre-certification for specialty referrals and procedures, appoint workers compensation, process new patient referrals, manage patient portal, scheduling for routine follow ups and procedures appointments, follow up on imaging reports, verify and correspond insurance, checking vitals, document history of patient illness and review of systems, and provide excellent patient care service under the orders of 6 rendering provider
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Birmingham School of Nursing
Birmingham, AL12.2022
Associates Degree - Nursing
Lawson State Community College
Bessemer, AL04.2021
Graduate Certificate - Healthcare Quality and Safety
University of Alabama At Birmingham School of Health Professions
Birmingham, AL04.2017
Bachelors of Science - Healthcare Administration Management
University of Alabama At Birmingham of Health Professions
Birmingham, AL04.2016
Associates Degree - Biology
Lawson State Community College
Birmingham, AL05.2013
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Certified
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Professional Nursing Development
Department of Inter-professional Practice and Training
Diabetes Scholar Advanced Program
- Formally allows the development of in-depth knowledge of caring for hospitalized adults with Diabetes
- Implementation of evidence-based principles for this population, and innovative opportunities for improving the care of adults with Diabetes.
Geriatric Scholar Advanced Program
- Formally allows the development of in-depth knowledge and implementation of evidence-based geriatric principles for the geriatric population
- Geriatric training and are mentoring through the creation, implementation, and evaluation of a process improvement project
Professional Nursing Development Level II
• UAB Hospital’s clinical ladder through an advancement program for staff nurses in direct patient care positions.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Wound Care
University of Alabama at Birmingham Russell Clinic
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse- Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit
University of Alabama at Birmingham
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse- Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Agency AMN)
Saint Francis Hospital Bartlett
01.2023 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse- Neurology/Med-Surg (Level 4 Specialized Epilepsy Unit)
University of Alabama at Birmingham
09.2021 - 07.2024
Clinical Research Coordinator I
University of Alabama at Birmingham
06.2019 - 11.2021
Temp Specialist: Radiation Oncology Medical Records Specialist
University of Alabama at Birmingham
12.2018 - 06.2019
Abstinence Leader and Intake Coordinator
Augusta Care Pregnancy Center
08.2017 - 12.2018
Physician Liaison and Clinical Medical Assistant
Southside Pain Specialist Clinic
05.2016 - 08.2017
Associates Degree - Nursing
Lawson State Community College
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Birmingham School of Nursing
Graduate Certificate - Healthcare Quality and Safety
University of Alabama At Birmingham School of Health Professions
Bachelors of Science - Healthcare Administration Management
University of Alabama At Birmingham of Health Professions
Associates Degree - Biology
Lawson State Community College
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