LaQueshia Jackson
Newport News,Virginia
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proved clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths, and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, CVT
Riverside Regional Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Registered Nurse, IMC
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
12.2023 - 07.2025
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Travel Registered Nurse, Neuro
Nomad Health- Johnston-Willis Medical Center
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Expedited the admission process for incoming patients by swiftly assessing their needs and assigning them to appropriate units.
- Improved patient outcomes by diligently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry advancements and enhance nursing competencies.
- Contributed to higher standards of care within the facility by mentoring new nurses and sharing best practices from prior experiences in various clinical settings.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
Travel Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Provided care to patients with mobility issues offering to transport to medical appointments and assisting with medical tests.
- Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
- IV therapy
Travel Registered Nurse- PCU
Aya Healthcare, Lewis-Gale Medical Center
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Administered prescribed medications, changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs to provide high standards of patient care.
- Charted nurse's notes to reflect care provided to resident and resident's responses to care and intervention.
- Observed, recorded and communicated patient conditions utilizing computerized documentation systems.
- Instructed and documented patient follow-up care activities to prepare for transfer or discharge.
- Monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs to detect changes and enable intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop, implement and evaluate interdisciplinary plan of care.
- IV therapy
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Travel Registered Nurse, PCU/Stepdown
Maxim Healthcare- Carilion Regional Memorial
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
- 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.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Prioritized and revised patient care activities based on acuity of symptoms and patient preferences.
- Changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs of up to 5 patients concurrently with focus on quality care.
- Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Travel Registered Nurse, Acute Care Surgery
Maxim Health-VCU Health
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Collected and processed samples to support lab testing.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Travel Registered Nurse, Trauma, Neuro/Spine
Maxim Healthcare, Oregon Health & Science Hospital
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- 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.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Observed patient condition and notified physician of patient reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents.
- Assessed and provided primary, secondary and tertiary care to patients in hospital care.
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Counseled patients and families on treatments, care options and discharge instructions.
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
- Met with patients to gather vitals, evaluate symptoms and assess conditions, ordered diagnostic tests and interpreted laboratory results.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as basic cardiac life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and other condition-stabilizing interventions.
- Educated families and patients regarding conditions, symptoms and care plans.
- Interpreted information obtained from electrocardiograms (EKGs) or radiographs (x-rays).
- Managed patients' pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, monitoring patients' responses and changing care plans accordingly.
- Worked on regular basis with patients suffering from conditions such as traumatic brain injuries, burns and cardiac events.
- Used procedures such as intubation, central lines and chest tubes to address critical symptoms and prevent further decay in patient conditions.
Travel Registered Nurse, Oncology, Neuro, Ortho MS
Maxim Healthcare-Baptist St. Anthony's Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
- 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.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Travel Registered Nurse, ED, CVC, MS
Maxim Healthcare/Capitol Region Medical Center
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Cared for patients in 26-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Travel Registered Nurse, COVID MS
Maxim Health Services/Baltimore Convention Center
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Managed caseload of 2-7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Used EPIC to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of COVID positive patients in challenging field hospital environment.
- Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry, PCU
Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital
08.2017 - 02.2021
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow
- Assessed patients' overall health, identified their needs and goals for treatment and connected them with ideal practitioners and treatments
- Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program
- Maintained patient information database for use in care coordination using EPIC
- Controlled narcotics and administered medications routinely
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients
- Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient
- Reviewed paperwork before discharging patients
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit
- Supervised nursing staff of 6-7
- Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas
- Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources
- Prepared patients for specific endoscopic procedures
- Managed daily caseload, working collaboratively with interdisciplinary team
- Responded to emergency situations in knowledgeable and quick manner
- Precept students and new hires.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Acute Rehab, LTC
Gardens at Warwick Forest
06.2016 - 09.2017
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses
- Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses, including COPD and asthma
- Delegated staff nurse duties
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
- Provided treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care as part of a nursing team covering 15-20 high acuity patients per shift
- Tested patients' blood glucose levels
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Gardens of Warwick Forest
06.2015 - 10.2015
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.
- Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses, including COPD and asthma.
- Delegated staff nurse duties.
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care as part of a nursing team covering 15-20 high acuity patients per shift.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Registered Medical Assistant
Southampton Health Services
09.2014 - 11.2014
- Triage
- Obtain and record medical history
- Perform EKG
- Obtain Specimens
- Administer Injections
Chemical Specialist
US ARMY
08.2008 - 02.2013
- Trained and instructed 120-180 subordinates and supported units on chemical warfare readiness standards Supervised operation and organizational maintenance of specialized equipment.
- Reviewed and edited correspondence prior to release and submission for signature.
- Coordinated training schedules and filed crucial administrative paperwork.
- Supervised operation and organizational maintenance of over $50K worth of specialized equipment.
- Inventory, distribute, and order equipment/supplies
- Completed several Combat Life Savers courses.
Education
Master of Science - Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN, United States2021
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
ECPI University
Newport News, VA2017
DIPLOMA, HEALTH SCIENCE - Practical Nursing
ECPI University-School of Health Science, Medical Career Institute
Newport News, VA, USA2015
Certification/Registry - Medical Assistant
Sanz School Institute
Silver Spring, MD, USA2005
Skills
- NIHHS certified
- Charge Nurse Role
- RRT Team
- Epic/Meditech
- Titrate Drips
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- TNCC Certified
Certification
RN License # 0001275915 Expires: February 2027
AHA CPR/AED Certification# 215411724496 Expires: April 2027
ACLS Certification Expires: March 2027
NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, CVT
Riverside Regional Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, IMC
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
12.2023 - 07.2025
Travel Registered Nurse, Neuro
Nomad Health- Johnston-Willis Medical Center
12.2023 - 03.2024
Travel Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
04.2023 - 11.2023
Travel Registered Nurse- PCU
Aya Healthcare, Lewis-Gale Medical Center
04.2023 - 05.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, PCU/Stepdown
Maxim Healthcare- Carilion Regional Memorial
12.2022 - 02.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, Acute Care Surgery
Maxim Health-VCU Health
08.2022 - 11.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, Trauma, Neuro/Spine
Maxim Healthcare, Oregon Health & Science Hospital
02.2022 - 04.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, Oncology, Neuro, Ortho MS
Maxim Healthcare-Baptist St. Anthony's Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, ED, CVC, MS
Maxim Healthcare/Capitol Region Medical Center
07.2021 - 09.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, COVID MS
Maxim Health Services/Baltimore Convention Center
02.2021 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse, Telemetry, PCU
Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital
08.2017 - 02.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse, Acute Rehab, LTC
Gardens at Warwick Forest
06.2016 - 09.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Gardens of Warwick Forest
06.2015 - 10.2015
Registered Medical Assistant
Southampton Health Services
09.2014 - 11.2014
Chemical Specialist
US ARMY
08.2008 - 02.2013
Master of Science - Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
ECPI University
DIPLOMA, HEALTH SCIENCE - Practical Nursing
ECPI University-School of Health Science, Medical Career Institute
Certification/Registry - Medical Assistant
Sanz School Institute
Honors/Awards
- Daisy Award Winner August 2018
- National Society of Leadership and Success member Fall 2019
Education and Training
United States