Lashelle Harris
Houston,TX
Summary
Registered Nurse with 11 years of adult healthcare experience. Provides exceptional care in a variety of settings . Passionate about providing quality care to every patient .Motivated and independent while thriving as a team player , self-starter with great communication skills ; who pays close attention to detail and has a strong commitment to patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room /Critical Care Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital TMC level 1 Trauma
Houston, TX
11.2021 - Current
- Assisted in the preparation of trauma victims for transfer or discharge from the hospital.
- Reviewed laboratory results promptly for accuracy and followed up on abnormal findings with physicians.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
- Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Administered care to patients suffering from catastrophic traumatic injuries.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Medical Surgical Registered Travel Nurse
Maxim Healthcare/ Level 1 Trauma center
Columbus, OH
01.2021 - Current
- Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
- Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet each patients' unique needs.
- Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
- Demonstrated high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and adaptability in fast-paced and unpredictable medical environment.
- Discussed surgical patients with healthcare team to address and resolve concerns.
Med - Surg RN
Riverside hospital level II trauma center
Columbus, OH
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Improved care outcomes with proactive education, communication and guidance for patients and family members.
- Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
- Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet each patients' unique needs.
- Recorded any action or behavior of clinical significance in EPIC chart and kept physicians informed.
- Supervised 6-bed telemetry unit while providing direct patient care to acutely ill patients.
- Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
- Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
- Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
- Provided skilled direct nursing care to 6 patients in MED-SURG department.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
Nurse Unit Manager
Columbus Colony Elderly Care SNF
Westerville, OH
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Kept close eye on department operations to maintain effective coverage of all needs.
- Received and researched complaints from families, patients and clinical staff in order to resolve concerns to full satisfaction.
- Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
- Completed weekly floor work to stay up to date on latest clinical practices and procedures.
- Helped floor nurses make care decisions by applying exceptional clinical judgment and knowledge of facility policies.
- Managed medication dispensing and control.
- Managed performance of nursing staff of 15 by reviewing task completion, prioritization and reports.
- Evaluated patients' needs and preferences to create and update treatment plans.
- Coordinated employee schedules and job assignment
- Treated patients with broad range of diagnoses ranging from sepsis, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX01.2026
LVN
Adult And Community Education, Columbus City Schools
Columbus, OH06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
American Institute of Alternative Medicine
Columbus, OH0 2019
Skills
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Organizational skills
- Adaptable and Flexible
- IV set up /IV drug therapy management
- Triage/Intake and discharge
- Diabetes management
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Ventilator care
- Vital signs collections
- Epic charting/medi tech
- Analytical assessment skills
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- IV setup
- Critical thinking
- First Aid/CPR
- Life-Sustaining Machines
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Discharge Planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Staff Supervision
- Specimen Collection
- Emergency Interventions
- Medical Histories and Assessments
- Airway Management
Certification
- BLS /CPR instructor
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
Timeline
Emergency Room /Critical Care Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital TMC level 1 Trauma
11.2021 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Travel Nurse
Maxim Healthcare/ Level 1 Trauma center
01.2021 - Current
Med - Surg RN
Riverside hospital level II trauma center
01.2019 - 01.2021
Nurse Unit Manager
Columbus Colony Elderly Care SNF
07.2016 - 07.2019
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler
LVN
Adult And Community Education, Columbus City Schools
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
American Institute of Alternative Medicine
- BLS /CPR instructor
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
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