LaQuita Roberts
Dayton,OH
Summary
Experienced and organized registered nurse with a strong background in patient care. Skilled in fast and accurate assessments, maintaining composure under pressure, and collaborating effectively with doctors for top-notch healthcare practices. Proven leader excelling at uniting and guiding nursing teams to achieve patient care goals and improve satisfaction. Focus on driving innovation and striving for improved patient outcomes. Expertise in clinical skills and judgment, dedicated to delivering top-notch care to patients with diverse surgical histories. Highly observant, diligent, and dedicated to providing the best possible care through effective assessment, planning, and evaluation of patient care using nursing processes. Experienced nursing professional with demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills, and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient in the role of a registered nurse.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Clinical Services
Compassus Hospice
12.2024 - Current
- Championed best practice sharing among departments, resulting in more consistent execution of patient care processes and improved outcomes.
- Improved interdisciplinary collaboration, fostering strong working relationships among medical professionals for optimal patient outcomes.
- Developed strategic plans for the growth and expansion of clinical services, ensuring long-term organizational success.
- Oversaw recruitment efforts to attract top talent in the field, contributing to a highly skilled workforce capable of delivering excellent patient care services.
- Evaluated program performance regularly, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes in a timely manner.
RN Clinic Manager
Veracity Staffing
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
Resistered Nurse
Miami Valley Hospital South
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
- Utilized evidence based practice guidelines when making decisions regarding patient care needs.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life threatening situations utilizing advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient interactions, treatments, medications administered and any changes in condition.
Director of Nursing
Kingston Of Miamisburg
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
- Analyzed trends in patient care activities such as medication errors or falls within the facility.
- Attended meetings with senior management personnel to provide updates on progress of projects and initiatives being undertaken by the nursing team.
- Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies set by board of trustees.
- Inspected medical equipment regularly to ensure it is functioning properly before use by patients or staff members.
Director of Nursing
Crossroads Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
09.2020 - 10.2022
- Evaluated staff performance and prepared accurate reports detailing findings.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Set and monitored achievement goals for nursing department consistent with established philosophy and standards of practice.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
Registered Nurse
Respiratory and Nursing Center of Dayton
05.2018 - 09.2020
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Registered Nurse
Reid Health Hospital
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Brightwood College
Dayton, OH05-2017
Skills
- Unit Administration
- ADL Assistance
- Wound Care
- Care Planning
- Critical Care
- Medical Assessment
- Medication and IV Administration
- IV and Venipuncture Certified
- Collecting Vitals
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- IV Setup
- Patient Education and Counseling
- EMR Systems
- Patient Discharging
- Cardiac Care
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Patient Assessments
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Procedure Preparations
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Long-Term Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Ventilator Care
- Patient safety
- Healthcare management
- Quality improvement
- Clinical leadership
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Month
Certification
- Infection Control Preventionist
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Clinical Services
Compassus Hospice
12.2024 - Current
RN Clinic Manager
Veracity Staffing
07.2024 - 10.2024
Resistered Nurse
Miami Valley Hospital South
02.2023 - 06.2024
Director of Nursing
Kingston Of Miamisburg
10.2022 - 12.2023
Director of Nursing
Crossroads Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
09.2020 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
Respiratory and Nursing Center of Dayton
05.2018 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse
Reid Health Hospital
08.2017 - 08.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Brightwood College
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