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Latasha King

Latasha King

Sacramento,CA

Summary

With a strong background in healthcare spanning 24 years, including 16 years as an LVN, I am excited to express my interest in the nursing opportunity recently posted. Upon reviewing the job description, I am confident that my education and skill set align perfectly with the role. As a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (BSN), I have gained valuable experience in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination within fast-paced environments. Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated the ability to remain calm under pressure and effectively handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. By prioritizing empathetic communication, maintaining a respectful attitude, and delivering excellent customer service, I have developed strong relationships with patients and their families. In outpatient settings, I have provided comprehensive patient care while effectively working with diverse populations and fostering trusting relationships to improve outcomes. My strong organizational skills enable me to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. As an organized and dependable candidate, I successfully manage multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude. Additionally, I am eager to take on added responsibilities to contribute to team goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

SACRAMENTO REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
11.2023 - Current
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Managed caseload of 5 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.
  • Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.

REGISTERED NURSE CLINICAL & DIDACTIC INSTRUCTOR

GURNICK ACADEMY OF FINE MEDICL ARTS
02.2023 - Current
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.

REGISTERED NURSE

Eskaton Greenhaven
12.2022 - Current
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.

RN SUPERVISOR

ARDEN POST ACUTE
06.2023 - 11.2023
  • Reviewed staffing patterns, quantities and nursing units' census to meet resident needs and budgetary controls.
  • Inventoried medications, supplies and equipment and distributed stock to patients.
  • Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
  • Developed and distributed nursing assignments for unit employees that outlined individual and group tasks.
  • Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
  • Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.

LVN

Kaiser Permanente, Flu Clinic, Employee Health Services
09.2017 - 05.2021
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.

LVN

Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group
01.2015 - 06.2017
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.

LVN

Platinum
09.2014 - 12.2014
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

David Grant Medical, Center, Travis AFB
03.2014 - 09.2014
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
  • Leveraged computerized documentation systems to monitor, record and communicate patient condition.
  • Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
  • Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
  • Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
  • Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Kindred Healthcare
10.2012 - 07.2014
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Sacramento Subacute
01.2012 - 10.2012
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job Title].

Education

Bachelor of Science: Registered Nurse -

Eagle Gate College
12.2022

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Diabetes, Hospice, and Stroke
  • Health and wellness expertise
  • Computerized charting
  • Enthusiastic caregiver
  • Infection control standards expert, Flow sheet charting Specimen collection/processing
  • IV and blood withdrawal
  • Medication Administration

Certification

  • CPR for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association
  • IV Certification, and Blood Withdrawal
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), American Heart Association
  • Director of Staff Development Certification
  • Administrator Certification Adult Residential Facility

Additionalinformation - Licenses

RN 95342739

Timeline

Registered Nurse

SACRAMENTO REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
11.2023 - Current

RN SUPERVISOR

ARDEN POST ACUTE
06.2023 - 11.2023

REGISTERED NURSE CLINICAL & DIDACTIC INSTRUCTOR

GURNICK ACADEMY OF FINE MEDICL ARTS
02.2023 - Current

REGISTERED NURSE

Eskaton Greenhaven
12.2022 - Current

LVN

Kaiser Permanente, Flu Clinic, Employee Health Services
09.2017 - 05.2021

LVN

Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group
01.2015 - 06.2017

LVN

Platinum
09.2014 - 12.2014

Licensed Vocational Nurse

David Grant Medical, Center, Travis AFB
03.2014 - 09.2014

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Kindred Healthcare
10.2012 - 07.2014

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Sacramento Subacute
01.2012 - 10.2012

Bachelor of Science: Registered Nurse -

Eagle Gate College
Latasha King