LaRonda Ross
Georgiana,AL
Summary
I am a very dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven 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.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Registered Nurse
YESCARE
Elmore, AL
02.2016 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Administered comprehensive medical assessments to identify patient needs and develop treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care for incarcerated individuals.
- Educated patients on medication management, disease prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Monitored vital signs and clinical symptoms, documenting changes in health status efficiently.
- Implemented infection control protocols to reduce the risk of transmission within correctional facilities.
- Trained and mentored nursing staff on best practices in correctional healthcare delivery.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and developing tailored treatment plans for inmates.
- Improved staff communication through comprehensive documentation and efficient handover practices.
- Increased patient satisfaction through empathetic listening and addressing inmate concerns in a timely manner.
- Optimized resource utilization by monitoring supply levels and reordering medications as needed, minimizing waste and saving costs for the institution.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal inmate care and successful rehabilitation outcomes.
- Promoted a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols, reducing the spread of communicable diseases within the facility.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, performing life-saving interventions as necessary.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baptist East Medical Center
Montgomery, AL
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Administered critical care procedures in high-pressure emergency settings.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team efforts to enhance patient outcomes and streamline workflows.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Utilized advanced monitoring equipment to track vital signs and respond to emergencies effectively.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop and execute individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Implemented triage protocols to prioritize patient care based on urgency and clinical needs.
Medical-Surgical RN Preceptorship
Pratville Baptist
Prattville, AL
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing the chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Advised patients and caregivers on proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medicatio
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
LPN Charge Nurse
Wetumpka Health and Rehabilitation
Wetumpka, AL
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Supervised nursing staff and delegated patient care tasks to ensure optimal workflow.
- Monitored patient conditions, documenting changes and reporting critical information to healthcare team.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Trained new nursing personnel on procedures, protocols, and best practices for patient care.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance communication and improve patient outcomes.
- Conducted quality assurance reviews to maintain compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Advocated for patients' rights and needs, ensuring a compassionate care environment.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
Licensed Practical Nurse Long-term Care
QCHC
Evergreen, AL
02.2015 - 02.2017
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care by closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management, and wound management.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nursing
Lurleen B Wallace Community College
Greenville, AL12.2022
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Reid State Technical College
Evergreen, AL12.2014
Skills
- Clear Patient Communication
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Examination
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Treatment Preparation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Nursing Assignments
- Interpreting EKGs
- First Aid
- Wound Management
- Airway Management
- Delegation and Motivation
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- Patient Intervention
- Therapeutic Measures
- Intramuscular Injections
- Pain Prevention
- Infection Control Procedures
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- Behavioral management
- De-escalation techniques
- Medication administration
- Suicide prevention
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baptist East Medical Center
01.2023 - 06.2023
Medical-Surgical RN Preceptorship
Pratville Baptist
08.2022 - 10.2022
LPN Charge Nurse
Wetumpka Health and Rehabilitation
08.2017 - 03.2020
Correctional Registered Nurse
YESCARE
02.2016 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse Long-term Care
QCHC
02.2015 - 02.2017
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nursing
Lurleen B Wallace Community College
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Reid State Technical College