LAKISHA CRAFT
Pensacola,FL
Summary
Experienced and dedicated professional with 16+ years of healthcare expertise ranging from PCT, Phlebotomist, Surgical Technologist to a Registered Nurse specializing in surgical services and critical care nursing. Strong focus on patient care, excellent communication, and patient education skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Select Speciality Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- Receiving admissions and/or transfers to the unit.
- Initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment.
- Timely and accurate documentation using appropriate systems.
- Interpreting assessment/diagnostic data including labs and telemetry.
- Ensuring medical orders are transcribed and processed accurately.
- Competence in Rapid Response and code events.
- Promoting continuous quality improvement.
- Instructing and counseling patients/families.
PACU/ OR Circulator/PAT Nurse
PARK AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Assess patient orientation while recovering from sedation
- Communicate with patients via telephone, provide medical advice, evaluate and assess symptoms, and consult with physicians and anesthesiologists, as needed
- Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with physicians, staff, and patients to support implementation and ongoing evaluation of care delivery
- Enter raw data into various electronic databases and retrieve data in a format that provides information.
Registered Nurse- PACU/Cath Lab
SPRINGHILL MEDICAL CENTER
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Reviewed medical records and provided education and other clinical care delivery to meet goals
- Monitored patient responsiveness
- Assessed patient orientation while recovering from sedation
- Administered medications to treat pain and nausea
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, and heart rate
- Monitored patients to identify complications from surgery, including bleeding.
Interim Operating Room Manager
Atmore Community Hospital
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Assessed, planned, evaluated, and ensured the implementation of the patient's care to achieve identified outcomes and delivers safe patient care according to facility policy and procedures
- Communicated with members of the team regarding findings of case reviews and abstractions
- Analyzed data and suggested opportunities to improve the delivery of patient care.
Pre-op/PACU, Circulator RN
Atmore Community Hospital
05.2020 - 01.2023
- Responsible for making preop phone calls to patients, reviewing health history, including medication, allergies, and review specific instructions prior to surgery
- Connoted the delivery of patient care in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative periods of the patient's surgical experience through the framework of the nursing process.
Surgical Technologist
ATMORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
09.2014 - 05.2020
- Prepared and organized the operating, cleaned and sterilized equipment, and maintains a sterile environment
- Anticipated surgeon and patient needs during a procedure.
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing - undefined
COASTAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
AL05.2020
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF MOBILE
05.2013
Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology - undefined
JAMES H. FAULKNER STATE COLLEGE
05.2010
Skills
- Competent Nursing Judgement
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Ability to make decisions quickly
- Adaptability
- EPIC, Cerner, HST Pathways, and Allscripts Medical Software
Certification
- Active Compact RN License, 12/2025
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 03/2026
- Basic Life Support, 03/2025
Personal Information
Title: REGISTERED NURSE
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Select Speciality Hospital
11.2023 - Current
PACU/ OR Circulator/PAT Nurse
PARK AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER
06.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse- PACU/Cath Lab
SPRINGHILL MEDICAL CENTER
01.2023 - 06.2023
Interim Operating Room Manager
Atmore Community Hospital
03.2022 - 01.2023
Pre-op/PACU, Circulator RN
Atmore Community Hospital
05.2020 - 01.2023
Surgical Technologist
ATMORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
09.2014 - 05.2020
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing - undefined
COASTAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF MOBILE
Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology - undefined
JAMES H. FAULKNER STATE COLLEGE
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