LAKESHA COVINGTON WASHINGTON
Winter Haven,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Nurse, RN Charge
YesCare
05.2023 - Current
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Correctional Registered Nurse Charge
PCSO/SCJ/CareerStaff Unlimited
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess inmates and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Complied with all security regulations within jail system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
- Stabilized inmates suffering from falls, or other injuries/ conditions prior to hospital transfer.
- Evaluated inmates histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to inmates in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
RN
NGMC Gainesville Medefis/ Maxim Staffing
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Registered Nurse
ProLink Healthcare/ Palmetto General Hospital
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
RN, Emergency Department
Ballad Health System/ Rapid Temp Staffing
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Advent Health HOF
10.2010 - 08.2022
- Performed triage on incoming patient's and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
- Motivated Triage Nurse
- Triage Nurse Skills
- Critical thinking competency
- Ability to accurately identify patient problems
- Strong Clinical Judgement
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department Travel
Healthy Travel Agency/ Level 1 Trauma UF Health
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Registered Nurse - Travel
Promed Healthcare
04.2011 - 04.2014
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Bartow Regional
04.2009 - 10.2010
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Correctional Nurse- RN
Polk County Sheriff's Office
08.2009 - 04.2010
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Correctional Nurse
CareerStaff Unlimited
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
- Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL05.2009
Skills
- Medhost Systems
- Cerner Systems
- Meditech Systems
- Epic Systems
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Creative Problem Solving
- Administering Medications
- Patient Care Assessment
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Prioritizing Patients
- Medication Administration
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Corrections Environments
- Emergency Situations
- EMR Systems
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Blood Product Transfusion
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- NIHSS - NIH Stroke Scale
- NLC - Nurse Leader Certification
- Leadership Management
- CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention
- TNCC- Trauma Nursing Core Course
Additional Information
Timeline
Correctional Nurse, RN Charge
YesCare
05.2023 - Current
Correctional Registered Nurse Charge
PCSO/SCJ/CareerStaff Unlimited
03.2023 - 05.2023
Correctional Nurse
CareerStaff Unlimited
03.2023 - 05.2023
RN
NGMC Gainesville Medefis/ Maxim Staffing
12.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse
ProLink Healthcare/ Palmetto General Hospital
10.2022 - 12.2022
RN, Emergency Department
Ballad Health System/ Rapid Temp Staffing
08.2022 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department Travel
Healthy Travel Agency/ Level 1 Trauma UF Health
04.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse - Travel
Promed Healthcare
04.2011 - 04.2014
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Advent Health HOF
10.2010 - 08.2022
Correctional Nurse- RN
Polk County Sheriff's Office
08.2009 - 04.2010
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Bartow Regional
04.2009 - 10.2010
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- NIHSS - NIH Stroke Scale
- NLC - Nurse Leader Certification
- Leadership Management
- CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention
- TNCC- Trauma Nursing Core Course
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
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