Latasha Myers
Myrtle Beach,SC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Obstetrics Nurse with 5 years of monitoring women and infants. Conducts post-childbirth coaching for new mothers on breastfeeding, infant care, sleep techniques and safe handling of infants. Monitored and cared for women during labor performing dilation checks, monitoring mother and infant heart rates and recognizing emergency situations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RN - Labor and Delivery Travel RN
Baptist Health Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Ensured adherence to all hospital protocols when administering medications for pain relief, induction of labor, or other necessary interventions.
- Facilitated open communication with expectant parents to address concerns, educate on birth plans, and provide emotional support throughout pregnancy and childbirth.
- Delivered culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations while respecting unique beliefs surrounding childbirth customs or traditions.
RN - Labor and Delivery Travel Nurse
First Health Moore
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to foster smooth transitions of newborns to maternal child unit.
- Anticipated potential complications during labor by closely observing fetal heart rate patterns, maternal contractions, and other relevant data.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Provide nursing care for patients in the Labor & Delivery unit, and mother baby unit
- Collaborate with Physicians/Midwives to establish a patient-oriented care plan
- Work with pediatricians to care for newborns, newborn screenings & hearing screenings
- Assist new mothers with breastfeeding, latch support, and emotional support.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Prior Authorization Nurse
Palmetto Pain and Spine Care Consultants
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Review requests for authorization for specific medications, treatments, or surgeries
- Reviewing medical records and documents related to the application
- Communicate with the insurance provider to obtain additional information if needed.
Registered Nurse
North Hawaii Community Hospital
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Provide nursing care for patients in the Labor & Delivery unit, and mother baby unit
- Collaborate with Physicians/Midwives to establish a patient-oriented care plan
- Work with pediatricians to care for newborns, newborn screenings & hearing screenings
- Assist new mothers with breastfeeding, latch support, and emotional support.
Registered Nurse
Providence Medical Center
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Provide nursing care for patient in the PCU of the hospital
- Assess patients and determine interventions for treatments
- Follow care plans and goals
- Administer medications, injections, infusions per the MAR
Registered Nurse
South Baldwin Regional Medical Center
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Provide nursing care for patients in the CVC unit of the hospital
- Assess patients and determine interventions for the treatment
- Make and follow care plans independently and as a team
- Issue medications, titration drips, wound care
Registered Nurse
St. Elias Specialty Hospital
03.2017 - 10.2017
- Utilize nursing skills and abilities to administer long term and acute patient care
- Assess patients to determine interventions and evaluate effectiveness of current care plan ensuring accurate charting
- Make and follow a care plan independently and as part of a care team
- Issue medications, wound care, administer and monitor IV medications, tracheostomy care and suction Perform these duties while ensuring contact precautions remain in place
- Be aware of and strict adherence to all rules and regulations governing this position
Phlebotomist
Matsu Regional Hospital Wasilla
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Collect and process samples through venipuncture or finger stick
- Ensure record accuracy and test requisition accuracy
- Maintain knowledge of hospital procedures
Phlebotomist
David T. Ade Internal Medicine
02.2009 - 02.2011
- Collect and process samples through venipuncture or capillary stick
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
University of Alaska AnchorageMedical
RN License State of South Carolina -
Basic Life Support CPR for Healthcare providers -
AWHONN EFM -
Skills
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Monitoring
- Epic Systems
- Knowledge of Community Resources
- IV Insertion
- Patient Examination
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Care Coordination
- ICD-9 forms
- Labor Induction Techniques
- Patient and family advocacy
- Case Management
- Team Management
Timeline
RN - Labor and Delivery Travel RN
Baptist Health Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
RN - Labor and Delivery Travel Nurse
First Health Moore
09.2022 - 12.2023
Prior Authorization Nurse
Palmetto Pain and Spine Care Consultants
07.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital
01.2022 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
North Hawaii Community Hospital
07.2019 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
Providence Medical Center
09.2018 - 07.2019
Registered Nurse
South Baldwin Regional Medical Center
01.2018 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse
St. Elias Specialty Hospital
03.2017 - 10.2017
Phlebotomist
Matsu Regional Hospital Wasilla
08.2012 - 08.2014
Phlebotomist
David T. Ade Internal Medicine
02.2009 - 02.2011
Associate of Applied Science -
University of Alaska AnchorageMedical
RN License State of South Carolina -
Basic Life Support CPR for Healthcare providers -
AWHONN EFM -
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