LaRenda Howe
Greensburg,LA
Summary
Competent and caring as a RN offering 17 years of coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospital environments. Demonstrated performing with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Stability Healthcare Travel
Conway, AR
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
RN - ER, Acute Care, Pysch
Dardanelle Regional
Dardanelle, AR
01.2020 - 04.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
RN- ER, ICU, Resource Nurse for MS and Charge
Johnson Regional
Clarksville, AR
12.2015 - 02.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
TRS travel
Tahlequah, OK
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
RN- ER, PEDS ER, Charge Telemetry
Parallon Healthcare
Lafayette, LA
06.2014 - 12.2015
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aureus Medical
Lafayette, LA
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
04.2012 - 06.2014
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Head of Program Educator
Northwest MS Community college
Senatobia, MS
05.2009 - 12.2011
- Provided guidance and support to students throughout their academic journey.
- Assessed student performance data to identify areas of improvement.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Southaven, MS
02.2006 - 08.2010
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Maintained accurate records of all assessments, treatments, medications administered, and other pertinent information related to patient's care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northwest Community College
Senatobia 05-2007
Associate of Arts -
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia, MS05-2003
Skills
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Airway Management
- Medication Administration
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
Certification
- BLS- Expires 3/25
- ACLS- Expires 10/24
- PALS -2/24
- TNCC- 12-26
- NIH current
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Stability Healthcare Travel
05.2022 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
TRS travel
11.2021 - 04.2022
RN - ER, Acute Care, Pysch
Dardanelle Regional
01.2020 - 04.2023
RN- ER, ICU, Resource Nurse for MS and Charge
Johnson Regional
12.2015 - 02.2023
RN- ER, PEDS ER, Charge Telemetry
Parallon Healthcare
06.2014 - 12.2015
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aureus Medical
01.2014 - 06.2014
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock
04.2012 - 06.2014
Head of Program Educator
Northwest MS Community college
05.2009 - 12.2011
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baptist Memorial Hospital
02.2006 - 08.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northwest Community College
Associate of Arts -
Northwest Mississippi Community College