Laquita Pettaway
2352 N Octavia Dr. Mobile,AL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
USA Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
Springhill Rehabilitation And Senior Residence
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Performing routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Providing compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during process.
- Maintaining accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Adhering to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Supported the delivery of evidence-based interventions by staying current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Coordinating patient transfers to other facilities.
Medical Assistant
Stanton Road Clinic
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Medical Assistant
USA Hospital
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Screened all patients, visitors and employees for COVID-19 symptoms
- Processed positive and negative test responses according to established protocols and reporting requirements.
- Checked patients in
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
Medical Screener
Kedplasma
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics or information such as test results into medical records.
- Utilized finger sticks and screening equipment to check hematocrit and protein levels.
- Obtained patient vitals such as height, weight and blood pressure.
- Registered new and current donors and conducted series of screening procedures to determine suitability for plasma donations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
07.2016 - 01.2018
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN01.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bishop State Community College
351 N. Broad St. Mobile, AL 36603 251-405-700005.2024
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Bishop State Community College
351 N. Broad St Mobile, AL 36603 251-405-700008.2023
Certification - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
A&O Career Center
4321 Midmost Dr Suite C Mobile,AL 36609 251333510005.2020
High School Diploma -
Ben C Rain High School
3125 Dauphin Island Pk Mobile, AL 36605 251221322305.2016
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Wound Care
- Vital signs
- Patient Observation
- Breathing Treatments
- Clinical Documentation
- Tracheostomy Care
- Medication Dispensing
- Patient Management
- Critical Thinking
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Infection Control
- Physical Assessment
- Catheter Care
Certification
- BLS 07/24-07/26
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Licenses
- Alabama Board of Nursing RN license 06/24-12/24 #1-200116
- Alabama Board of Nursing LPN license 09/23-12/25 #2-076996
Timeline
Registered Nurse
USA Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Springhill Rehabilitation And Senior Residence
12.2023 - 07.2024
Medical Assistant
Stanton Road Clinic
05.2021 - 08.2022
Medical Assistant
USA Hospital
09.2020 - 05.2021
Medical Screener
Kedplasma
09.2018 - 01.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
07.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bishop State Community College
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Bishop State Community College
Certification - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
A&O Career Center
High School Diploma -
Ben C Rain High School
- BLS 07/24-07/26
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
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