Larra Cosby
Alton,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a 7 year progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in 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
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Anderson Rehabilitation Institute
11.2022 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Registered Nurse
The Rehabilitation Institute Of St. Louis
05.2016 - 11.2022
- Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Anthem BCBS
03.2020 - 07.2022
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
Infection Preventionist
The Rehabilitation Institute Of St. Louis
02.2019 - 10.2019
- Managed files on procedures, infection rates and patient outcomes.
- Trained staff on strategies for preventing outbreaks and procedural complications.
- Created and implemented new and improved procedures for controlling infections.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Goldfarb School of Nursing At Barnes-Jewish College
St Louis, MOSkills
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Staff performance evaluations
- Organization and planning
- IV drug therapy management
- Infectious disease control and overseeing isolation procedures
- Medication and IV administration
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Anderson Rehabilitation Institute
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Anthem BCBS
03.2020 - 07.2022
Infection Preventionist
The Rehabilitation Institute Of St. Louis
02.2019 - 10.2019
Registered Nurse
The Rehabilitation Institute Of St. Louis
05.2016 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Goldfarb School of Nursing At Barnes-Jewish College
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