LaSaundra Ellis-Peters
Sanford,FL
Summary
Project coordinator for Little Steps 4Health and a Clinical Quality Service Nurse with Accredo Specialty Pharmacy. Assign tasks to team members based on individual strengths. Work with key project stakeholders to ascertain project requirements. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient and virtual environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Patient-oriented Nurse with 24 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking, prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments, and offering expertise in Pulmonary Hypertension and Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator
Eastern Virginia Medical School
01.2024 - Current
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.
- Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status.
- Improved client satisfaction with timely updates and transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Responded to requests for information on materials to inquiring parties.
- Assisted in developing training materials and organized workshops aimed at enhancing skill sets among staff members working under various capacities on different projects within the organization.
- Played an active role in brainstorming sessions held for the purpose of generating innovative ideas/solutions which could potentially be incorporated into existing/new projects being undertaken by the company.
Clinical Quality Specialist Nurse
Accredo Specialty Pharmacy
06.2011 - Current
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
RN Staff Nurse
Advent Health Orlando
09.2002 - 05.2013
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring accurate delivery of care as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
- 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.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL05.2000
High School Diploma -
Cairo High School
Cairo, GA06.1994
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Project Coordination
- Time Management
- Detail Oriented
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Eastern Virginia Medical School
01.2024 - Current
Clinical Quality Specialist Nurse
Accredo Specialty Pharmacy
06.2011 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Advent Health Orlando
09.2002 - 05.2013
Master of Science - Public Health
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
High School Diploma -
Cairo High School