Latasha McGown

• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
• Provided exceptional care to up to 6 high-acute patients needing complex care.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Cared for patients in 30-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
• Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.

• Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
• Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
• Administered medications, controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
• 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.

• Oversaw supply requests, accountability and receipts.
• Maintained automated system for tracking group supplies and equipment.
• Prepared unit and organizational supply documentation.
• Planned and conducted annual section training.
• Stocked shelves to match planogram images and instructions.
• Completed inventory counts of equipment on book for unit.

• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
• Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Administered medications to patients and monitored response to medications.

Medication administration. Patient assessment and care. Wound care.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.