LATARSHA HUGHES
OCALA,FL
Summary
Seasoned LPN with a robust background in geriatric and rehabilitative nursing, demonstrated during my career. Expert in medical documentation and compassionate care, I excel in enhancing patient recovery and comfort. My proactive approach and clinical decision-making skill have significantly improved patient outcomes, with a notable increase in patient satisfaction rates.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Chatham Glen Health and Rehab
The Villages, FL
10.2020 - Current
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
LPN
Palm Garden of Ocala
OCALA, FL
01.2018 - 04.2020
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
LPN
Florida Women's Reception Center
Ocala, FL
12.2017 - 04.2020
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
LPN
Covenant HealthCare
Pensacola, FL
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Administered medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and prevention techniques.
- Coordinated medical equipment rentals and installations for home use.
- Offered guidance on medication management, ensuring adherence to therapy plans.
- Implemented patient-specific exercises and rehabilitation plans to improve mobility.
- Identified potential problems or risk factors impacting a patient's health status through evaluation of data collected during visits to the home setting.
- Conducted telehealth visits, providing remote support and monitoring.
- Supported patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to improve comfort and quality of life and reduce pain.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and families emotionally.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Participated in weekly case conferences with an interdisciplinary team to discuss client progress and concerns.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
LPN
University Hills Health and Rehabilitation
Pensacola, FL
05.2015 - 12.2017
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
LPN
Arcadia Health And Rehabilitation Center
Pensacola, FL
03.2012 - 12.2017
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - HEALTH SCIENCE
VIRGINIA COLLEGE
Pensacola, FL03-2012
Skills
- Health promotion
- Pre-operative care
- Orthopedic nursing
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Diabetes management
- Infection control
- Restorative care
- Medical equipment operation
- Medical documentation
- Catheter care
- Tracheostomy care
- Gastrointestinal care
- Patient mobility assistance
- Clinical decision making
- Nursing ethics
- IV therapy
- Cardiac care
- End-of-life care
- Palliative care
- Diagnostic testing
- Geriatric nursing
- Compassionate care
- Post operative care
- Behavioral health
- Patient documention
- Respiratory care
- Psychiatric nursing
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Hospice care
- Disease prevention
- Lab specimen collection
- Home healthcare
- Vital signs monitoring
Websites
Timeline
LPN
Chatham Glen Health and Rehab
10.2020 - Current
LPN
Palm Garden of Ocala
01.2018 - 04.2020
LPN
Florida Women's Reception Center
12.2017 - 04.2020
LPN
Covenant HealthCare
09.2017 - 12.2017
LPN
University Hills Health and Rehabilitation
05.2015 - 12.2017
LPN
Arcadia Health And Rehabilitation Center
03.2012 - 12.2017
Associate of Applied Science - HEALTH SCIENCE
VIRGINIA COLLEGE
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