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LaRhonda Craig

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). Recent graduate with 20+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse and 600+ clinical practicum hours. Dedicated to quality care of diverse patients. Work effectively with all levels of healthcare providers, physicians and administrators to address patient needs. Possess strong work ethic, high level of enthusiasm, and dependability is a daily commitment. Skillfully blend hands-on skills with advanced background in hospital, clinic, and home settings.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

Woundtech
08.2023 - Current
  • Provision of hands on care to patients as directed by Woundtech's needs
  • Debridement of wounds by sharp, enzymatic or autolytic methods completed safely during the patient visit
  • Application of topical wound care and associated wound management products
  • Integration of diagnostic tests and recommendation of appropriate follow up
  • Prescribe necessary medications and/or Durable Medical Equipment to facilitate wound healing and/or wound prevention within scope of practice, license, and as per collaborative agreement with the supervising provider
  • Education of PCP, CM, and Physician
  • Participate in case conference weekly


  • Patient education

RN-Case Manager

Comfort Home Health Care And Hospice
12.2019 - Current
  • Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, physical and occupational therapists, hospital staff and patients.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
  • Implemented aspects of patient care under physician orders and sought clarification when needed to promote safety, quality and cost-efficient care.
  • Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
  • Observed, monitored and reported changes in patient condition to supervising RN or physician in accordance with policies and procedures of medical facility.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.

Registered Nurse (RN)- Home Healthcare-Case Manage

Interim
7 2016 - 07.2022
  • Observation and assessment of patients including monitoring vital signs
  • Education and training on disease process, management, prevention of complications, home and personal safety
  • Collaborate with the physician and other healthcare professionals in order to manage the patient's clinical condition
  • Devise a plan of care and make appropriate referrals
  • Documentation of OASIS

Registered Nurse-Wound Care

Healogics
06.2015 - 06.2018
  • Administer treatments to patients with acute and chronic wounds
  • Educate the patient and family on all aspects of wound care and management
  • Documentation of wounds including weekly measurements, assessments, goals, and plan of care that meets current standards of practice
  • Demonstrate knowledge of wound staging
  • Prevented skin deterioration against formidable odds using ground-breaking technology.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.

Registered Nurse-ICU

Kindred Healthcare Inc.
08.2014 - 06.2015
  • Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
  • Assessed patients, collecting data and prioritizing cases in accordance with standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
  • Cared for culturally-diverse patients, liaising with family members and specialists to address changing needs and enhance individual experience.
  • Changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs of up to 3 patients concurrently with focus on quality care.
  • Produced care plans in alignment with physical, psychosocial and learning needs of patients, achieving commendations for compassionate treatment.
  • Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.

Registered Nurse-Homehealth

United Healthcare Group
09.2010 - 07.2014
  • Timely initiation of home care services and discharged when goals were met
  • Developed expertise in wound and ostomy care
  • Proficient documentation in oasis
  • Provided direct home nursing care to 7-9 patients daily
  • Developed care plans to maximize independence and maintain safety
  • Educate patients and families on disease processes, medications, diet, and procedures

Registered Nurse-Lake Havasu Hospital

LRS Healthcare
06.2009 - 09.2010
  • Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift
  • Provided a broad range of general nursing services including administering medications, monitor patients on cardiac monitor, prepared patients for surgical procedures on a busy telemetry unit
  • Performed head to toe assessments and documented accurate medical history

Registered Nurse

Altres Medical
01.2005 - 12.2009
  • Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress
  • Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens

Registered Nurse

American Mobile Healthcare
01.2004 - 12.2005
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.

Registered Nurse

Flower's Hospital
09.2001 - 01.2004
  • Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients
  • Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments
  • Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization
  • Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery

Education

Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner

South University
Savannah Georgia
05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL
2014

Associate of Science - Nursing

Wallace Community College
Dothan, AL
2001

Associate of Arts - General

Enterprise State Junior College
Enterprise, AL
1998

Skills

  • ICU
  • Medical-Surgical
  • Home Health
  • Ventilator care
  • IV infusion
  • Foley/suprapubic catheter
  • Rehab
  • Wound care
  • EKG
  • PEG/NGT tubes
  • Case Management
  • Staff education and training

Certification

  • Registered Nurse in Nevada, License number RN64588
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • BLS
  • Certified Mobile Research Nurse (CMRN), inactive

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

Woundtech
08.2023 - Current

RN-Case Manager

Comfort Home Health Care And Hospice
12.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse-Wound Care

Healogics
06.2015 - 06.2018

Registered Nurse-ICU

Kindred Healthcare Inc.
08.2014 - 06.2015

Registered Nurse-Homehealth

United Healthcare Group
09.2010 - 07.2014

Registered Nurse-Lake Havasu Hospital

LRS Healthcare
06.2009 - 09.2010

Registered Nurse

Altres Medical
01.2005 - 12.2009

Registered Nurse

American Mobile Healthcare
01.2004 - 12.2005

Registered Nurse

Flower's Hospital
09.2001 - 01.2004

Registered Nurse (RN)- Home Healthcare-Case Manage

Interim
7 2016 - 07.2022

Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner

South University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Jacksonville State University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Wallace Community College

Associate of Arts - General

Enterprise State Junior College

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