Lasandra Harris-Robinson

• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
• Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
• Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
• Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
• Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.

- Performed duties in Labor and Delivery, Triage, Cesarean Sections, PACU, high risk ante partum, and postpartum care of patients

• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
• Performed duties on an orthopedic/neurological/gynecology unit mixed with general surgery.

• Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
• Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
• Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
• Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Assessed and Treated patients on skilled care, rehabilitation, and Alzheimer’s unit