LaKresha Freeland
BSN RN
Rocky Mount,NC
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 13 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise in Emergency Medicine.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
ECU Health North Hostipal
12.2023 - Current
- Overseen 32-bed ER, manage approx 30-45 employees
- Addressed any conflicts or issues that arose within the team promptly, ensuring resolution through appropriate channels.
- Participated actively in recruitment, interviewing and selection processes to maintain a strong team of qualified nursing professionals within the Emergency Department.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Worked at least 48 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Managed staff scheduling, time, and attendance.
- Assisted in the development of departmental policies, procedures, and protocols to enhance overall workflow efficiency.
Clinician (RN Asst Manager)
UPMC Pinnacle Memorial Hospital
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Overseen 27-bed ER, managed approx 45 employees
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Assist with budget management, allocation, and inventory processes.
Nurse Resource Float M/S RN
Wellspan Health- York Hospital
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Emergency Nurse
UPMC Pinnacle Memorial Hospital
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Optimized outcomes in critical care situations through advanced life-saving techniques.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
RN Clinical Supervisor
SpiriTrust Lutheran
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Assisted with employee scheduling, onboarding orientation, and providing direct supervision.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers.
Clinical Coach, LPN (Charge Nurse)
SpiriTrust Lutheran
York, PA
08.2011 - 01.2021
- Delivered compassionate skilled nursing care to elderly and vulnerable adults in a residential facility.
- Implemented appropriate nursing interventions, monitoring vital signs, and oxygen therapy.
- Developed effective care plans catered to meet individual needs.
- Monitor IVs, collecting specimens, and insertions of catheters; preparing and administering medications, treatments, injections.
- Conducted yearly immunization clinics for residents and staff. Perform application of dressings and wound care while evaluating results of treatments.
- Assisted with orientation of new personnel in areas of patient care, nursing practices, and procedures and supervised nursing assistants.
LPN
Memorial White Rose Home Health
York, Pennsylvania
11.2018 - 09.2022
- Provided skilled nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in the comfort of their homes.
- Provided medication and disease process teaching based on educational needs.
- Provided observations, assessments, and followed-up to ensure quality patient care.
- Performed wound care as ordered, and assessment of response to treatment.
- Monitored vital signs, and followed-up appropriately.
- Obtained venipuncture and specimen drop off as ordered.
- Taught self-care techniques and safety precautions measures accordingly.
- Assisted in discharge planning based on plan of care, under the direction of the case manager and physician.
LPN
Home to Stay
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Provided quality skilled nursing care to pediatric clients in their home.
- Adequately performed conventional documentation and effective communication.
- Ensured safety and care of client while providing dignity/respect.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and report pertinent information to supervisor and physician when applicable.
LPN
Memorial White Rose Home Health
York, Pennsylvania
11.2014 - 07.2015
- Provided skilled nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in the comfort of their homes.
- Provided medication and disease process teaching based on educational needs.
- Provided observations, assessments, and followed-up to ensure quality patient care.
- Performed wound care as ordered, and assessment of response to treatment.
- Monitored vital signs, and followed-up appropriately.
- Obtained venipuncture and specimen drop off as ordered.
- Taught self-care techniques and safety precautions measures accordingly.
- Assisted in discharge planning based on plan of care, under the direction of the case manager and physician.
LPN
Maxim Healthcare
York, Pennsylvania
11.2012 - 08.2014
- Provided quality nursing care to clients in their home.
- Adequately performed EMR/conventional documentation and effective communication.
- Ensured safety and care of client while providing dignity/respect.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and report pertinent information to supervisor and physician when applicable.
LPN
PrimeCare Medical
York, Pennsylvania
05.2011 - 05.2012
- Responsible for the assessment of patient activities/behaviors, plus implementing the appropriate nursing intervention.
- Monitored vital signs, IVs, collect specimens, venipuncture, and insertions of catheters.
- Performed triage on patients in emergency situations, conducted assessments in clinical setting, prepared and administered medications, treatment, injections/ immunizations.
- Performed application of dressings and wound care while evaluating results of treatments.
- Assisted with orientation of new personnel in areas of patient care, nursing practices and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Addison, IL 08.2021 - 04.2022
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA 01.2016 - 12.2019
Certificate of Completion - Licensed Practical Nurse
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center
Willow Street, PA 05.2010 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Southwestern College
Winfield, KS 01.2006 - 05.2008
Skills
- Critical/Creative Thinking
- Leadership/Charge/Triage
- Clinical Staff Management
- Establish/Implement Policies/Procedures
- Compliance Advisory
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
Certification
- North Carolina State Registered Nurse - February 2023
- Pennsylvania State Registered Nurse - January 2021
- Pennsylvania State Licensed Practical Nurse - June 2011
- ACLS - 4/2025
- PALS - 5/2025
- BLS - 8/2026
- TNCC - 5/2025
- ENPC - 5/2025
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
ECU Health North Hostipal
12.2023 - Current
Clinician (RN Asst Manager)
UPMC Pinnacle Memorial Hospital
12.2022 - 12.2023
Nurse Resource Float M/S RN
Wellspan Health- York Hospital
12.2021 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
08.2021 - 04.2022
Emergency Nurse
UPMC Pinnacle Memorial Hospital
02.2021 - 12.2022
RN Clinical Supervisor
SpiriTrust Lutheran
01.2021 - 02.2022
LPN
Memorial White Rose Home Health
11.2018 - 09.2022
LPN
Home to Stay
07.2016 - 07.2018
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
01.2016 - 12.2019
LPN
Memorial White Rose Home Health
11.2014 - 07.2015
LPN
Maxim Healthcare
11.2012 - 08.2014
Clinical Coach, LPN (Charge Nurse)
SpiriTrust Lutheran
08.2011 - 01.2021
LPN
PrimeCare Medical
05.2011 - 05.2012
Certificate of Completion - Licensed Practical Nurse
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center
05.2010 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Southwestern College
01.2006 - 05.2008
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