Latanya Gibson
Baton Rouge,LA
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
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
School Registered Nurse
Care Eleven
06.2021 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
Home Care Provider
Everett Services
01.2021 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Telemetry Registered Nurse/COVID-19 Unit RN
Ocshner Medical Center
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
06.2015 - 12.2020
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
- Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
- Planned and implemented patient care to treat conditions or mitigate symptoms.
- Partnered with support technicians, nursing staff and social workers to coordinate services.
- Helped charge nurse staff unit and achieve coverage goals.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Continuous Care
St Claire Manor
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Earl K. Long Medical Center
01.2011 - 03.2013
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Wound Care Nurse
Plaquemine Care Center
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Advised patients on proper nutrition and offered holistic solutions to severe conditions.
- Maintained impeccable hospital cleanliness and sanitation for most effective treatment of wounds.
- Prevented skin deterioration against formidable odds using ground-breaking technology.
Telemetry Nurse
OLOL Regional Medical Center
02.2008 - 12.2008
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
- Performed hourly rounds floor to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
- Utilized specialized equipment to track and monitor patients' vital signs.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA08.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
L.E. Fletcher Technical Community College
Schriever, LA05.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Capital Area Technical College
Baton Rouge, LA12.2007
Skills
- School Health Surveys
- Medication Administration
- Acute Illness Recognition
- Immunization Record Review
- Injury Treatment
- Minor Injury Treatment
- Epipen Administration
- Behavioral Evaluations
- Workflow Optimization
- Emotional Support
- Patient Care
- Care Planning
- Infection control measures
- Health screening
Timeline
School Registered Nurse
Care Eleven
06.2021 - Current
Home Care Provider
Everett Services
01.2021 - Current
Telemetry Registered Nurse/COVID-19 Unit RN
Ocshner Medical Center
12.2020 - 09.2021
Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
06.2015 - 12.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse, Continuous Care
St Claire Manor
06.2013 - 06.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Earl K. Long Medical Center
01.2011 - 03.2013
Wound Care Nurse
Plaquemine Care Center
01.2009 - 01.2011
Telemetry Nurse
OLOL Regional Medical Center
02.2008 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Associate of Science - Nursing
L.E. Fletcher Technical Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse
Capital Area Technical College
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