LaQuita Thompson
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Patient-focused Registered Nurse offering over 8 years' experience and excited to take the next career step in acute care within a hospital setting. Expert in all aspects of patient care and successful in delegating assignments based on patients' need and staff skills. Committed to delivering the highest quality of care when working as a member of multidisciplinary care teams. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability 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. Commitment to confidentiality of information at all times.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Los Angeles, CA
07.2013 - Current
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained accountability for controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
- Provided quality direct patient care and education to advance patient care initiatives and treat chronic conditions.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored and documented patient responses.
- Assessed patients and measured vital statistics, using the information to advocate for patients' needs and worked as part of healthcare team to develop, implement and manage individualized plans of care.
Registered Nurse
Centinela Hospital
Inglewood, CA
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Provided skilled emergency response in critical situations.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle management.
- Managed nursing staff performance through coaching peers to improve competencies and patient care.
- Provided complete care to patients, including physical assessments, medication and IV administration and chronic disease management.
- Provided exceptional care to 4 high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Sacramento, CA
01.2009 - 07.2012
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
- Transported patients to and from different departments.
- Took vital signs of newborns while assisting in NICU.
- Performed lab tests and communicated results.
- Coordinated with nursing staff to process and direct patients to the appropriate departments
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
- Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
American River College
Sacramento, CA2012
Skills
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient and family advocacy
- Intravenous therapy
- Physical assessments
- Call triaging
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2019
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Registered Nurse in California
- BLS certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
07.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse
Centinela Hospital
07.2012 - 07.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
01.2009 - 07.2012
Associate of Arts - Nursing
American River College