LAQUISHA PATTERSON
Summary
Supported nursing teams in delivering quality patient care over 2 years as a nursing supervisor. Assisted in clinic operations with 8 years of experience in various healthcare settings. Contributed to the medical profession for 13 years through diverse roles in hospitals, school clinics, and skilled nursing facilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Nursing Agency In Erie County
Buffalo, NY
07.2022 - Current
- Contracted nurse in varies settings such as; pediatric clinic, ob-gyn clinic, skilled living, assisted living and hospital setting.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LPN Charge Nurse
Fredonia Place
Williamsville, NY
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Train new nursing staff in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
LPN
Aveanna Healthcare
10.2020 - 07.2022
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
- Performed various job-related duties, including ADL assistance, vital signs, EKGs, wound care, foley care and Accuchecks for patients per assignment.
- Trained to run Hyperbaric wound chambers.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Managed appointment calendar for 8+ scans and evaluations per week.
Medical Assistant
Jericho Road Health Center
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Gathered patient history information, performed physical examinations and collected vitals to gain a complete picture and properly assess conditions.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs to aid physicians with patient care planning.
- Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including but not limited to EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests.
- Performed triage and prioritized patient care needs.
CNA
Health Force Health Care
03.2012 - 01.2019
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
LPN - undefined
Erie 2 BOCES
Buffalo, NYMedical Assistant - undefined
Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center
Buffalo, NYAssociate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Excelsior College
Albany, NY04.2026
Skills
- Patient Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Documenting intake
- Medical office administration
- Crisis Resolution
- Mental Disability Management
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Laboratory Testing
- EMR / EHR
- BLS Certified
- Medication Management
- ADLs Assistance
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Fredonia Place
07.2024 - 07.2025
LPN
Nursing Agency In Erie County
07.2022 - Current
LPN
Aveanna Healthcare
10.2020 - 07.2022
Medical Assistant
Jericho Road Health Center
09.2018 - 07.2019
CNA
Health Force Health Care
03.2012 - 01.2019
LPN - undefined
Erie 2 BOCES
Medical Assistant - undefined
Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Excelsior College