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LaShonda Houston

Harrison

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience excelling in patient care and medication administration. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and ensure regulatory compliance. Skilled in critical thinking and providing emotional support, fostering a healing environment for patients and their families during challenging times.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

NaphCare
Detroit
05.2022 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Coalinga State Hospital
Coalinga
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Grundy County Health Department
Morris
03.2021 - 08.2021
  • Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Omni Continuing Care
Detroit
04.2015 - 02.2021
  • Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
  • Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
  • Administered medication and ventilatory support.
  • Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
  • Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Professional Skills Institute
Ohio
12-2024

Nursing - Nursing

Athena Career Academy
Ohio
12-2014

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Medication administration
  • Vital signs assessment
  • Healthcare documentation
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Critical thinking
  • Communication skills
  • Ventilator care
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Gastrostomy tube care
  • Emotional intelligence

Timeline

Registered Nurse

NaphCare
05.2022 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Coalinga State Hospital
09.2021 - 05.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse

Grundy County Health Department
03.2021 - 08.2021

Licensed Practical Nurse

Omni Continuing Care
04.2015 - 02.2021

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Professional Skills Institute

Nursing - Nursing

Athena Career Academy

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