Latasha Pitts
Macon,US
Summary
Flexible, Ambitious, Capable of working in high-pressure situations while recommending the best resources and courses of action to meet the needs of patients and restore their quality of life. Leading qualified nursing teams in the effective care of 90 patients. Exceptional organizational skills, as well as a track record of effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare providers. Committed to individualized patient care and organization, with a knack for getting things done quickly and keeping a close eye on vitals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
US Renal Associates
04.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality care and timely interventions.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and teamwork with physicians, therapists, and support staff.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by delivering compassionate care and advocating for individual needs.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based discharge planning and patient education strategies.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to enhance patient care delivery.
- Mentored newly hired nurses to ensure seamless integration into the team and facilitate their professional development.
- Provided comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and social needs, informing personalized care plans.
Nurse Manager
American Renal Associates - Macon Southside Dialysis Center
01.2021 - Current
- Provided dialysis nursing care to patients with kidney disease
- Perform dialysis to filter toxins and waste products from blood
- Cannulate AVF's and AVG's, assess, refer patient for evaluation of assess for monitoring and/or difficulty
- Performing inventory for products
- Maintain and manage dialysis machines, systems, and equipment
- Monitor patients vitals and assessments
- In charge of supervising, directing, and motivating nursing staff to deliver high-quality work
- Worked at least 65-75 hours per week as a floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency
- Acted quickly in situations that threatened the unit's safety and security, implementing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate the situation
- Used the Renesan EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions, and transfer files
- Kept a close eye on department operations to ensure that all needs were met
- Gave patients oral, intramuscular, and IV medications and kept track of their responses in case of an emergency
- Updated GRITS to reflect provided vaccinations
- Kept track of the patients' reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
- Vaccinated patients to protect them from diseases such as measles, pneumonia, influenza, and other serious illnesses
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and developed care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals such as physicians, case managers, and social workers
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to better understand conditions and modify treatment plans
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Clinical Nurse
Encompass Health and Hospice
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Was in charge of developing and implementing nursing care plans
- Determined the need for appropriate lab tests, ordered them, obtained them, and interpreted the results
- Reported any new symptoms or patient concerns to physician
- Update patient charts using OASIS with most current information on medication, assessments, symptoms, and mental status
- Assist with paperwork for patient discharges or transfers into hospice care
- Coordinate with Physical therapist, Physicians, Occupational therapist.
Clinical lead
Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center
07.2017 - 08.2020
- Conducted ongoing assessments to assess mental health needs and collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to create, implement, manage, and modify individualized care plans
- Provided critical-ill patients with a skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response
- Gave patients, families, and caregivers information on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management, and lifestyle choices
- Acted quickly in situations that threatened the unit's safety and security, implementing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate the situation
- Provided wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention, and pain management to patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures
- Explained the course of treatment and medications to patients and caregivers in simple terms, including side effects
- Observed and reported on the patient's condition, progress, and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Gave medications and treatments to patients and tracked their responses while collaborating with healthcare teams to adjust treatment plans
- Was in charge of patient care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health education, and discharge support, in order to provide comprehensive care to over 6-9 patients on a daily basis
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Provided exceptional care to a large number of high-acute patients who required complex treatment such as ventilator management, extensive wound care, and rehabilitation
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Vaccinated patients to protect them from diseases such as measles, pneumonia, influenza, and other serious illnesses
- Administered various therapies and medications in accordance with physician orders and treatment plans
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
- Reported on patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve the best results
- Led a successful 6-person team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and ancillary staff.
Education
Nursing - Bachelor of Science -
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA01.2018
Skills
- Home Health
- Registered Nurse
- Nurse Manager
- Medical-Surgical
- Neurology-ICU
- National Institute of Health and Stroke Scale Certified
- ACLS certified
- BLS certified
- Dialysis
- Dosage calculation
- Critical care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Home care
- Foley catheter insertion/removal
- Insulin medication assistance
- EMR / EHR
- Patient-focused care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Tracheostomy care
- Staff Coaching
Timeline
Charge Nurse
US Renal Associates
04.2023 - Current
Nurse Manager
American Renal Associates - Macon Southside Dialysis Center
01.2021 - Current
Clinical Nurse
Encompass Health and Hospice
08.2020 - 01.2021
Clinical lead
Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center
07.2017 - 08.2020
Nursing - Bachelor of Science -
Middle Georgia State University