Latanya Pettway LPN
LPN
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Compassionate LPN Charge Nurse skilled in vital signs monitoring, nursing documentation, and end-of-life care. Committed to policy compliance and ethical practice, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Sardis Oaks
06.2023 - 06.2026
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to care plans and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinated patient care activities, enhancing communication among interdisciplinary teams.
- Implemented medication administration protocols, improving safety and accuracy in treatment delivery.
- Trained new LPNs on best practices and facility policies, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Managed daily operations of nursing unit, optimizing workflow and resource allocation.
- Evaluated nursing procedures regularly, recommending improvements to enhance patient care quality.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
LPN Charge Nurse
Nurses and More
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Conducted patient assessments, identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Developed educational materials for patients and families, promoting health literacy and self-management skills.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
LPN Charge Nurse
Pace of Southern Piedmont
01.2019 - 03.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
LPN
Wilora Lake HCC
11.2018 - 11.2022
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Assisted in wound care procedures, supporting recovery and enhancing patient well-being.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and adherence to best practices.
- Streamlined patient intake processes, improving efficiency in admissions and documentation workflows.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing facility compliance with health regulations.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Bullard Havens Tech
Bridgeport, CT01-2007
High School Diploma -
Harding High School
Bridgeport, CT06-1993
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Emergency care
- Policy compliance
- Ethical practice
- Mental health care
- Care plan development
- Community health
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Sardis Oaks
06.2023 - 06.2026
LPN Charge Nurse
Nurses and More
01.2023 - 06.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Pace of Southern Piedmont
01.2019 - 03.2023
LPN
Wilora Lake HCC
11.2018 - 11.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Bullard Havens Tech
High School Diploma -
Harding High School