LAKISHA COOPER, BSN, RN

• Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.

• Care for adults and pediatric patients having various procedures such as, GI/Endoscopy, Orthopedics, Plastics, Urology, ENT, Pain Management, Wound Care in a Ambulatory Surgery setting.
• Plan, execute, direct and evaluate nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
• Admit, assess and prepare ambulatory care patients for surgery in accordance with surgery center policies and individual patient needs.
• Supplied education regarding nutrition, medication, pain and wound management and expected response to operative or invasive procedure and assessed knowledge level of patient or designated support person.
• Evaluate patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
• Take vitals and assess patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
• Evaluate cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
• Support healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.

• Travel to different Surgical Centers to care for adult patients having various procedures such as, GI/Endoscopy, Orthopedics, Plastics, Urology, ENT, Pain Management, Wound Care, Fem-pop, Angiograms
• Plan, execute, direct and evaluate nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
• Admit, assess and prepare ambulatory care patients for surgery in accordance with surgery center policies and individual patient needs.
• Supply education regarding nutrition, medication, pain and wound management and expected response to operative or invasive procedure and assessed knowledge level of patient or designated support person.

• Enhanced patient care by implementing rapid response protocols and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Improved patient outcomes through timely assessment, intervention, and evaluation of critical patients.
• Collaborated with physicians to create individualized care plans for high-risk patients, reducing complications during treatment.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Reduced recovery times through effective pain management and close collaboration with the surgical team.
• Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and administering medications postsurgery.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Specialize in the care of adults and pediatrics population. Cared for as many as 50 patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms and providing expert emergency care.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.

• Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
• Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
• Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
• Administered appropriate medications and treatments, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery for improved patient health.
• Ensured continuity of care by thoroughly documenting vital information in electronic health records systems for seamless transitions between healthcare providers.

• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.

• Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
• Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.

Community Covid Testing for Maryland Department of Health

• Provide Covid testing to the community population

• Performed IV insertion, intubation, medicine administration, blood drawing and other medical procedures to facilitate treatment plan.
• Prepared patients for surgery or diagnostic testing by assessing actual and potential health problems and facilitating implementation and communication of perioperative plan of care.
• Managed care of adult and pediatric patients experiencing life-threatening problems, requiring complex assessment, high-intensity therapies and interventions.
• Supported, educated and comforted patients and families during emergency room experience, resulting in beneficial patient outcomes and positive impact on treatment.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

• Involved patient and support person in decisions affecting perioperative plan of care and rehabilitation process and evaluated patient progress toward attaining outcomes.
• Performed interventions to assist patient in returning to normothermia at conclusion of immediate postoperative period.
• Educated patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
• Prepared, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for patients through each step of surgical procedure.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• 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.
• Performed IV insertion, intubation, medicine administration, blood drawing and other medical procedures to facilitate treatment plan.
• Managed care of adult and pediatric patients experiencing life-threatening problems, requiring complex assessment, high-intensity therapies and interventions.

• Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
• Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.

• Care for Covid patient’s during the pandemic while implementing proper interventions and mitigating the spread of the Coronavirus.
• Being a resource between the patients and their family members.
• Delivering care within the scope of practice, through assessments and monitoring vital signs.
• Educating the patients and family members upon discharge and making sure patient and family understand their treatments.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

• Monitored vital signs and levels of consciousness to verify sedation wore off properly and patient regained consciousness.
• Evaluated patient pain, nausea, difficulty breathing and fear and agitation in recovery room and employed various nursing interventions to manage vulnerabilities.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to numerus patients daily.

• Care for Covid patient’s during the pandemic while implementing proper interventions and mitigating the spread of the Coronavirus.
• Being a resource between the patients and their family members.
• Delivering care within the scope of practice, through assessments and monitoring vital signs.
• Educating the patients and family members upon discharge and making sure patient and family understand their treatments.

• Manage post-operative care for general surgery, orthopedics, GI and Urology patients through discharge at a same day surgical center
• Monitor vital signs following surgery
• Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment after surgery
• Provide discharge instructions and making sure patient and family understand the education

• Care for Covid patient’s during the pandemic while implementing proper interventions and mitigating the spread of the Coronavirus.
• Being a resource between the patients and their family members.
• Delivering care within the scope of practice, through assessments and monitoring vital signs.
• Educating the patients and family members upon discharge and making sure patient and family understand their treatments.

• Managed care of adult and pediatric patients experiencing life-threatening problems, requiring complex assessment, high-intensity therapies and interventions.
• Performed IV insertion, intubation, medicine administration, blood drawing and other medical procedures to facilitate treatment plan.
• Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
• Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

• Care for Covid patient’s during the pandemic while implementing proper interventions and mitigating the spread of the Coronavirus.
• Being a resource between the patients and their family members.
• Delivering care within the scope of practice, through assessments and monitoring vital signs.
• Educating the patients and family members upon discharge and making sure patient and family understand their treatments.

• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
• Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

• Evaluate patient's pre-op/post-op recovering from anesthesia
• Provide recover care for inpatients and outpatients according to their needs, monitoring vital signs to determine necessary care
• Interpreting EKG monitor strips
• Perform intervention duties in case of emergencies
• Provide discharge instructions

• Team nursing collaborative care with intervention and preventive care
• Administer medication, Promoting patient independence by establishing patient care goals
• Assisting physician with exams and procedures
• Assessing and implementing plan of care
• EPIC EMR documentation

• Evaluate and assess a diverse group of patients, including behavioral health
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures
• Perform various patient tests and administer Intravenous & PO medications within the scope of practice
• Promotes patients independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications and self care skills

• Evaluate assigned patients (High Acuity of Stroke patients), implement plan of care, doc- umenting nursing care
• Promote patient independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching upon discharge
• Triage patients based on medical needs
• Perform various patient test and administer IV & PO medication within the scope of practice
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures

• Evaluate assigned patients, plan, implement and document nursing caring
• Triage patients based on medical needs and injuries
• Assists physicians during examinations and procedures
• Performs various patient tests and administers medication within the scope of practice
• Promotes patients independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills

• Accurately pulled and dispensed medication to various inpatient areas
• Replenish the Pyxis machines
• Compound various IV and antibiotic medications
• Sought out by Pharmacy Director to train all new employee technicians
• Help implement and maintain proper compliance logs, including refrigerator temperatures and IV Hood maintenance and Pyxis setup
• Perform monthly inventory inspections
• In charge of maintaining drug inventory levels by ordering necessary medications and sup- plies and verifying deliveries against purchase orders