LaTasha Vickers
Tampa,FL
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at USFTGP, adept in direct patient care and patient education. Leveraged compassion and clinical expertise to enhance patient recovery, achieving significant outcomes in post-surgical care. Excelled in patient advocacy, ensuring optimal care continuity and patient satisfaction.
Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
USFTGP
09.2019 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, including wound care and vital sign monitoring, to promote healing and recovery.
- Explained course of care and medication management to patients and caregivers post surgery.
- 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 post-surgery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions post-surgery.
- Managed patients recovering from surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Report patient concerns to physicians pre and post-surgery.
- Collaborating with other healthcare professionals involved in patients care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management post-surgery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Integrity Home Care & Hospice
01.2017 - 09.2019
- Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about patients overall well being.
- Assisted with bathing, dressing and all ADL's.
- Administered nutrition and medications via G-tube and bolus feeding, change dressings daily as ordered.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Utilized wound care techniques, including dressing changes and infection prevention, to promote patient healing.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring of all vitals including respiration, blood pressure, heart rate, O2 Sats, and blood glucose levels.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Zephyrhaven Rehabilitation Center
03.2013 - 09.2018
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams, facilitating comprehensive care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Collected and labeled lab specimens, maintaining proper protocols for timely analysis.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, addressing concerns and enhancing patient care.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound care dressing changes and other routine nursing procedures.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Tampa, FL10-2023
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Medication Administration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient management
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient care planning
Timeline
Registered Nurse
USFTGP
09.2019 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Integrity Home Care & Hospice
01.2017 - 09.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Zephyrhaven Rehabilitation Center
03.2013 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
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