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LaQuita Higgins

Park Forest,IL

Summary

Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Rush Specialty Hospital
Chicago, IL
04.2024 - Current
  • Developed discharge plans to ensure continuity of care after release from facility.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate rehabilitation services for optimal outcomes.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and oxygen saturation levels.
  • Participated in weekly clinical rounds with physician staff to discuss plan of care updates and modifications.
  • Evaluated patient progress towards goals set during initial assessment period.
  • Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effect.

DON

Children Habilitation Center
Harvey, IL
04.2023 - 03.2024
  • Monitored changes in laws and regulations related to healthcare delivery services to ensure compliance with all applicable standards.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
  • Advised physicians on best practices related to prescribing medications or treatments for patients under their care.
  • Served as a mentor for new nurses providing support during their transition into the organization.
  • Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential employees and making hiring decisions when appropriate.
  • Organized educational programs for nurses such as seminars, lectures, workshops.

RN

Advocate Christ Medical Center
Oaklawn, IL
11.2022 - 12.2023
  • worked on med-surg float unit
  • Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
  • Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • provided IV Therapy.
  • Administered medication in timely manner.

Assistant Director of Nursing

Heather Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation
Harvey, IL
12.2022 - 05.2023
  • Facilitated professional development opportunities for nurses through continuing education programs.
  • Ensured proper orientation of new hires as well as ongoing training for existing staff members.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop best practices for patient care delivery.
  • Attended meetings with key stakeholders to discuss issues affecting the Nursing Department.
  • Investigated incidents reported by staff members or patients and families.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing quality assurance programs related to MDS completion.
  • Developed individualized plans of care for each resident based on assessment findings.
  • Monitored residents' progress and updated MDS records accordingly.
  • Coordinated timely submission of all required documents including Minimum Data Set forms, Care Area Assessments, Quarterly Assessment Reconciliation, Annual Assessment Reconciliations and other regulatory paperwork.

Unit Manager

Warren Barr South Loop
Chicago, IL
09.2019 - 11.2022
  • Provided training sessions for newly hired personnel on relevant skills required for their roles.
  • Managed team of 15 employees and ensured their productivity.
  • Organized and scheduled staff meetings to discuss policies and procedures.
  • Managed a 33 bed respiratory and vent unit.
  • Made rounds with pulmonologists and coordinated patient care.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Rasmussen College - Mokena
Mokena, IL
06-2020

Skills

  • Geriatric Nursing
  • Documentation and Charting using EPIC,Cerner, PCC, Matrix, Vison
  • MDS
  • Long-Term Care
  • Med-surg
  • Rehab

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Rush Specialty Hospital
04.2024 - Current

DON

Children Habilitation Center
04.2023 - 03.2024

Assistant Director of Nursing

Heather Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation
12.2022 - 05.2023

RN

Advocate Christ Medical Center
11.2022 - 12.2023

Unit Manager

Warren Barr South Loop
09.2019 - 11.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Rasmussen College - Mokena

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