LaMoy Walker
Summary
Resourceful Registered Nurse committed to providing excellent care to patients of all ages. Expertise in performing admission assessments and discharges and participating in crisis interventions. Kind and caring professional with three years of experience monitoring treatment of patients diagnosed with disabilities, illnesses and distress.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - Current
- Delivered efficient care to patients, such as observing, charting, and reporting developments in patients' health conditions in a 130+ bed hospital
- Implemented best nursing practices to maintain a safe, secure, and comfortable environment while observing patients' progress and their response to medical treatments
- Took and recorded 30+ patient vital signs daily, including height weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration
- Oversaw all activities of 4+ CNAs such as drawing blood, performing EKG and wound care, and inserting urinary catheterization, IV catheter, trach, and feeding tubes
Health and Wellness Director
The Bristol- Massapequa, NY
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Oversee, mentor, and nurture a team of nurses, HHAs, resident care aides, and medication technicians
- Educate patients and their families on preventative care upon admission and discharge while adhering to prescribed treatments
- Assess changes in the patient's condition by monitoring vital signs, symptoms, insulin administration, test results, and patient's response to medication and treatments
- Provide caring and attentive help to residents in managing their ADLs
- Managed the secure locked-down Dementia unit
Behavioral Health Associate
South Oaks Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Provides or assists with activities of daily living regarding hygiene (bathing, dressing, shaving), elimination, ambulation, comfort, safety, nutrition, hydration, and sleep
- Observe patients and ensure their well-being as prescribed (e.g., q 15min, CV, 1:1)
- Reports observations, patient concerns, and other pertinent information to the nurse
- Provides supervision and structure on the unit
- Vital signs of patients
- Interacts with patients on an ongoing basis to provide emotional support and guidance
- Verbally and physically intervenes in a crisis under Sanctuary and CPI philosophies and techniques
Milieu Counselor
JCCA Edenwald Center - Pleasantville, NY
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Worked with vulnerable youth in a residential treatment setting
- Responsible for ensuring that those portions of the treatment plan
- Deal with day-to-day and independent living skills are
- Acted as a positive role model and providing therapeutic parenting
- Charged with the fundamental responsibility of the client's health and safety
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
New York, NY05.2024
Certified Licensed Practical Nurse -
Western Suffolk Boces
Master Certified Medical Assistant -
Lincoln Technical Institute
12.2012
Advanced Regents Diploma -
Ramapo High School
06.2008
Skills
- Procedure Support
- Workflow Coordination
- Medication Administration
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Decision Making
- Nursing Documentation
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Electronic Health Records
- CPR/AED
- Epic Systems
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 7 staff members.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse, New York License #1576160, 2024-07-01
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
Tools Skills
- Heart monitors
- Blood glucometers
- Spirometers & Accessories
- Hypodermic needles
- Intravenous tubing
- Nebulizers
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- EMR Systems
Timeline
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - Current
Health and Wellness Director
The Bristol- Massapequa, NY
01.2021 - 01.2022
Behavioral Health Associate
South Oaks Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2022
Milieu Counselor
JCCA Edenwald Center - Pleasantville, NY
01.2014 - 01.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
Certified Licensed Practical Nurse -
Western Suffolk Boces
Master Certified Medical Assistant -
Lincoln Technical Institute
Advanced Regents Diploma -
Ramapo High School