LaTasha Vickers
Tampa,NY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent patient care service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
USFTGP
09.2019 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Reporting patient concerns to physicians.
- Collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Integrity Home Health Services
01.2017 - 09.2019
- Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about overall well-being.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Zephyrhaven Rehabilitation Center
03.2013 - 09.2018
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Tampa, FL10-2023
Diploma in Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Erwin Technical Institute
Tampa, FL01-2012
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL05-2008
Skills
- Possess a range of skills which includes critical thinking, excellent communication skills, ability to handle high-pressure situations while demonstrating empathy and patient education skills
Timeline
Registered Nurse
USFTGP
09.2019 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Integrity Home Health Services
01.2017 - 09.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Zephyrhaven Rehabilitation Center
03.2013 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Diploma in Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Erwin Technical Institute
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
St. Petersburg College
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