Latasha Scott, RN, RRT-NPS, RCP
Buena Park,United States
Summary
Compassionate neonatal intensive care Nurse experienced in provision of comprehensive care for preterm and compromised newborns. Collaborative personality dedicated to optimum delivery of neonatal healthcare to ensure highest potential for survival. Engaged and likeable team player alongside other staff, including neonatologist, respiratory therapist and other staff.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
Inglewood, CA
06.2021 - Current
- All central lines, Peripheral access, TPN
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Registered Respiratory Therapist Nicu/Adult Caregiver
Providence Cedar-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center
Tarzana, CA
07.2019 - Current
- Attend high risk deliveries and perform intubations when necessary
- Aided physicians and with various procedures such as ventilator management and intubations.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for neonatal, adult and pediatric patients.
Registered Respiratory Therapist, Nicu/Adult Caregiver
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
Inglewood, CA
08.2006 - 05.2021
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Intubation and curosurf delivery
- Tracheal Care
- Internal transportation
- Setup and managed and HFOV and conventional mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Responds to emergency codes and high risk deliveries
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles, CA12.2020
Skills
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Intravenous Therapy
- Feeding Assistance
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Infection Control Measures
- Attention to Detail
- Nursing Performance Assessment
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
06.2021 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist Nicu/Adult Caregiver
Providence Cedar-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center
07.2019 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist, Nicu/Adult Caregiver
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
08.2006 - 05.2021
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Los Angeles Southwest College
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