LaSonya Reed
Registered Nurse
Ocala,FL
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths, and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ER Resource RN HCA
HealthTrust
Irving
08.2020 - Current
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Prepared, administered and documented medications, including pills, injections, nasogastric, and intravenous infusions on physician orders. monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history, and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
- Monitored and continually recorded progress for 1:4 patient ratio per shift from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Updated patient charts using MediTech with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Explained discharge instructions and arranged or confirmed transportation for patients not admitted to hospital.
Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Shands Hospital University Of Florida
Gainesville
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored and continually managed ER ICU holds and ER IMC holds by administering vasoactive drugs, managing titration, thrombolytic therapy, ventilator and BiPAP patients, and chest tubes.
- Prepared, administered, and documented medications, including pills, injections, nasogastric, and intravenous infusions on physician orders, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
- Monitored and continually recorded progress for 1:4 patient ratio per shift from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Updated patient charts using EPIC with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University Medical Center Of El Paso
El Paso
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored and continually managed ER ICU holds by administering vasoactive drugs, managing titration, thrombolytic therapy, ventilator and BiPAP patients, and chest tubes.
- Prepared, administered, and documented medications, including pills, injections, nasogastric, and intravenous infusions on physician orders, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
- Monitored and continually recorded progress for 1:4 patient ratio per shift from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Updated patient charts using Cerner with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente
Roseville
02.2021 - 03.2021
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Prepared, administered and documented medications, including pills, injections, and intravenous infusions on physician orders, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history, and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
- Monitored and continually recorded progress for 1:4 patient ratio per shift from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Updated patient charts using EPIC with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Explained discharge instructions and arranged or confirmed transportation for patients not admitted to hospital.
Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente
Santa Clara
01.2021 - 02.2021
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored and continually managed ER ICU holds by administering vasoactive drugs, managing titration, thrombolytic therapy, ventilator and BiPAP patients, and chest tubes
- Prepared, administered, and documented medications, including pills, injections, nasogastric, and intravenous infusions on physician orders, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
- Monitored and continually recorded progress for 1:4 patient ratio per shift from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Updated patient charts using EPIC with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Explained discharge instructions and arranged or confirmed transportation for patients not admitted to hospital.
Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University Medical Center Of El Paso
El Paso
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored and continually managed ER ICU holds by administering vasoactive drugs, managing titration, thrombolytic therapy, ventilator and BiPAP patients, and chest tubes
- Prepared, administered, and documented medications, including pills, injections, nasogastric, and intravenous infusions on physician orders, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
- Monitored and continually recorded progress for 1:4 patient ratio per shift from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Updated patient charts using Cerner with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Explained discharge instructions and arranged or confirmed transportation for patients not admitted to hospital.
Travel Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical
Chi St. Luke's Health The Woodlands Hospital
Conroe
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Monitored up to six patients with acute conditions. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses, including Diabetes, Hypertension, Chronic Obstruction Pulmonary Disease, and asthma
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Evaluated health education needs of patients and provided necessary training and instruction.
- Managed caseload of six patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Used EPIC to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore UMC
Neptune City
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored and continually managed ER ICU holds by administering vasoactive drugs, managing titration, thrombolytic therapy, ventilator and BiPAP patients, and chest tubes
- Prepared, administered, and documented medications, including pills, injections, nasogastric, and intravenous infusions on physician orders, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
- Monitored and continually recorded progress for 1:4 and 1:6 patient ratio per shift from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Updated patient charts using EPIC with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Explained discharge instructions and arranged or confirmed transportation for patients not admitted to hospital.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Sanford Health
Fargo
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Observe and report patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Deliver medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Educate patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Educate family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Collect blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Monitor patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Perform triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
- Cared for patients in 48-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Prairie St. John's
Fargo
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Maintain and manage after hours day-to-day operations of 110-bed inpatient facility under supervision of CEO and Director of Nursing
- Explain regulations, policies, or procedures to new-hires to confirm understanding and compliance
- Maintain knowledge of business operations to keep departments and employees up to date on important work-related changes
- Assign duties or work schedules to employees for adequate shift coverage
- Resolve customer complaints or problems to decrease escalation issues to corporate
- Prepare operational reports or records for Director of Nursing reviews
Inpatient RN, Medical Speciality
Sanford Health
Fargo
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Monitored up to five patients with acute conditions. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses, including Diabetes, Hypertension, Chronic Obstruction Pulmonary Disease, and asthma
- Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptom
- Managed caseload of four to five patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Preceptor to newly hired Registered Nurses and Nursing students to ensure top-quality patient care
- Evaluated health education needs of patients and provided necessary training and instruction
Travel Registered Nurse
Red River Behavioral Health LLC
Grand Forks
09.2018 - 10.2018
- Performed all duties of a Registered Nurse in a 70-bed inpatient facility and addiction treatment facility,including administering medications, maintaining accurate client treatment records, and collaborating with Psychiatrists, Nurse Practitioners, Social Workers, Therapists, Staff nurses, and Physicians to assist in treatment plans
- Coordinated as well as provided nursing care including assessments, education, and treatment of Adult, Child, and Adolescent patients
- Provided leadership for ancillary staff performing Psychiatrist and Physician delegated medical tasks
- Provided assistance to Nurse Manager in the supervision of nursing support staff and regarded as a resource, countering any problems or issues arising from all staff, clients, or families
Travel Registered Nurse
Prairie St. John's
Fargo
12.2016 - 09.2018
- Performed all duties of a Registered Nurse in a 110-bed inpatient facility and addiction treatment facility, including administering medications, maintaining accurate client treatment records, and collaborating with Psychiatrists and Physicians to assist in treatment plans
- Coordinated as well as provides nursing care including assessments, education, and treatment of Adult and Adolescent patients
- Provided leadership for ancillary staff performing Psychiatrist and Physician delegated medical tasks
Travel Registered Nurse
Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford
Palo Alto
08.2016 - 11.2016
- Administered medications while ensuring correct dosage, frequency, and appropriate use by patient according to physician's orders
- Provided 1:1 patient-centered care to pediatric patient with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in congruent with unspecified mental disorder
- Completed nursing assessments and develop treatment plans
- Coordinated nursing activities in collaboration with physicians, psychiatrists, therapists, and social workers to ensure a cohesive and multi-faceted treatment plan
Travel Registered Nurse
Prairie St. John's
Fargo
02.2016 - 08.2016
- Performed all duties of a Registered Nurse in a 110-bed inpatient facility and addiction treatment facility, including administering medications, maintaining accurate client treatment records, and collaborating with Psychiatrists and Physicians to assist in treatment plans
- Coordinated as well as provided nursing care including assessment, education, and treatment of Adult and Adolescent patients
- Provided leadership for ancillary staff performing Psychiatrist and Physician delegated medical tasks
Nurse Manager
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc
Gainesville
02.2015 - 02.2016
- Conducts staff supervisions, promotes teamwork, carries out clinical audits, and makes sure that a high quality standard of care is being given to all patients
- Provides clinical leadership to other members of staff
- Develops and reviews nursing policies and procedures to meet professional, statutory, and organizational requirements
- Gives health information, education, and treatment to patients while providing emotional support and creating a compassionate environment
- Daily management of staff
- Conducts appraisals and disciplinary meetings
- Enforces strict nursing requirements
- Involved in the recruitment of nursing staff and EHR training for new employees
Home Health Registered Nurse
Nursecore
Gainesville
08.2014 - 02.2016
- Provided 12-hour shifts of continuous nursing/personal care to patients
- Performed assessment and data collection to care for patients in accordance with the plan of care
- Evaluated patient nursing needs and assists in coordinating all services provided
- Provided complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es)
- Designed, implemented, and evaluated plan of care and made necessary revisions as patient status and needs changes
- Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician
Registered Nurse
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc
Gainesville
08.2014 - 02.2015
- Worked in a 56-bed inpatient facility and 25-bed Detox unit providing nursing services, treatment and clinical documentation for clients in a crisis stabilization and detox setting
- Administered, supervised and monitored medications prescribed and initiated appropriate interventions for substance abuse clients; provided health care education for clients
- Conducted comprehensive and specific mental health assessments
- Reported and evaluated interventions and health care services
- Maintained records of treatment and progress
- Assessed and managed client's case with acute and long term moderate to severe mental illness.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sanford-Brown Institute of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL2010
Achieved Practical Nursing Certificate - Nursing
Florida Community College of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL2004
Skills
- ER ICU Hold experience
- Trauma Level 1 hospital experience
- Acute Care
- Psych and Mental health care
- IV drug therapy management and titration
- Colostomy care familiarity
- EHR trainer
- Epic charting
- Meditech charting
- Cerner charting
- Wound cleaning/care expertise
- Substance abuse management
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) February 2024
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification December 2023
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) December 2023
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) October 2023
National Institute of Health Stoke Scale (NIHSS) August 2024
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) September 2024
Registered Nurse, Minnesota August 2020
Registered Nurse, Nevada July 2020
Registered Nurse, California July 2016
Registered Nurse, Oregon June 2016
Registered Nurse, Florida 2021 (Compact license)
IV Certification August 2007
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association
- Emergency Nurses Association
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Recipient March 2019
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Shands Hospital University Of Florida
07.2021 - 07.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University Medical Center Of El Paso
03.2021 - 06.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente
02.2021 - 03.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente
01.2021 - 02.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University Medical Center Of El Paso
11.2020 - 01.2021
ER Resource RN HCA
HealthTrust
08.2020 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical
Chi St. Luke's Health The Woodlands Hospital
08.2020 - 10.2020
Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore UMC
03.2020 - 08.2020
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Sanford Health
12.2018 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Prairie St. John's
09.2018 - 03.2020
Travel Registered Nurse
Red River Behavioral Health LLC
09.2018 - 10.2018
Inpatient RN, Medical Speciality
Sanford Health
08.2017 - 12.2018
Travel Registered Nurse
Prairie St. John's
12.2016 - 09.2018
Travel Registered Nurse
Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford
08.2016 - 11.2016
Travel Registered Nurse
Prairie St. John's
02.2016 - 08.2016
Nurse Manager
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc
02.2015 - 02.2016
Home Health Registered Nurse
Nursecore
08.2014 - 02.2016
Registered Nurse
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc
08.2014 - 02.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sanford-Brown Institute of Jacksonville
Achieved Practical Nursing Certificate - Nursing
Florida Community College of Jacksonville
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