Larinda Cooper
Ragley,LA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Employee Health Nurse
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
Lake Charles , LA
03.2020 - Current
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Participated in Type policy committee to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Registered Nurse, Day Surgery
Christus St. Patrick Hospital
Lake Charles , LA
01.2015 - 03.2020
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Post Operative Clinic
Center For Neurosurgical And Spinal Disorders
Lake Charles , LA
03.2014 - 03.2018
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
- Participated in Type departmental quality improvement initiatives to achieve higher standard of patient care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
Registered Nurse, Day Surgery
Coastal Surgery Center
Lake Charles , LA
12.2014 - 09.2015
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
West Cal Cam Hospital
Sulphur , LA
01.2014 - 03.2014
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Managed caseload of Number patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Used Software to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
- Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration and blood pressure.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- 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.
- Administered medications to Number patients and monitored response to medications.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
McNeese State University School of Nursing
Lake Charles, LA12.2013
All
Sevier County High School
Sevierville, TN06.1996
Skills
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Patient Examination
- Medical Supply Management
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Company Guidelines
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Treatment Preparation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Diet and Nutrition
- Employee Health Programs
- Compassionate and Caring
- Quality Improvement Activities
- Employee Consultation
- Infectious Diseases
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Discharge Planning
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 12/2013
Timeline
Employee Health Nurse
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
03.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Day Surgery
Christus St. Patrick Hospital
01.2015 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse, Day Surgery
Coastal Surgery Center
12.2014 - 09.2015
Post Operative Clinic
Center For Neurosurgical And Spinal Disorders
03.2014 - 03.2018
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
West Cal Cam Hospital
01.2014 - 03.2014
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
McNeese State University School of Nursing
All
Sevier County High School
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