Latasha Pitts
Macon,US
Summary
Flexible, ambitious, and thrive in high-pressure situations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Concerto Renal Services
Lincoln, IL
09.2024 - Current
- Assessment of patients status prior to treatment.
- Hemodialysis treatment
- Interdisciplinary work with team to provide optimal care for clients.
- Communication with family involving on clients status, expectations, answering any questions.
Dialysis Charge Nurse
DCC- Pleasant Hill Dialysis
Macon, GA
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Enhanced staff competencies through the development and delivery of comprehensive training programs for new and existing team members.
- Advocated for continuous process improvements within the organization by identifying inefficiencies in current workflows then suggesting actionable solutions that were ultimately implemented.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in dialysis care.
- Served as a trusted resource for both colleagues and patients seeking guidance on best practices in dialysis care or assistance with complex case management issues.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans that addressed unique medical needs and promoted optimal health outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Charge Nurse
US Renal Associates
Macon, GA
04.2023 - 03.2024
- 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.
- 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.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Clinical Registered Nurse
Bolingreen Health & Rehabilitation
Macon, Ga
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathy during treatment and recovery processes.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Assisted with clinical research projects aimed at advancing nursing knowledge and improving overall patient care outcomes within the facility.
- Implemented evidence-based wound care techniques that expedited the healing process and reduced the risk of infection for postoperative patients.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills which resulted in increased trust between nurse and patient.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and delegating responsibilities to nursing staff as needed.
Nurse Manager
American Renal Associates - Macon Southside Dialysis Center
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Provided dialysis nursing care to patients with kidney disease.
- 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 file
- Updated GRITS to reflect provided vaccinations
- 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 status.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Day One Staffing
Seminole, FL
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed caseload of 7-10 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.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized plan of care for patients.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Macon, GA
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Clinical Nurse
Encompass Health and Hospice
09.2020 - 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
- Vascular Access Care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Hemodialysis Management
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Lab result interpretation
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical Thinking
- Direct Patient Care
- Decision-Making
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Vitals monitoring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Delegation and Motivation
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control
- Training staff
- Intake and discharge
- Diabetes management
- Patient Examination
- Cardiac monitors
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Concerto Renal Services
09.2024 - Current
Dialysis Charge Nurse
DCC- Pleasant Hill Dialysis
03.2024 - 09.2024
Charge Nurse
US Renal Associates
04.2023 - 03.2024
Clinical Registered Nurse
Bolingreen Health & Rehabilitation
09.2021 - 09.2023
Nurse Manager
American Renal Associates - Macon Southside Dialysis Center
01.2021 - 03.2023
Clinical Nurse
Encompass Health and Hospice
09.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Day One Staffing
06.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
01.2020 - 01.2021
Clinical lead
Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center
07.2017 - 08.2020
Nursing - Bachelor of Science -
Middle Georgia State University