LATASHA M CARR
Apopka,FL
Summary
To obtain a position as a Registered Nurse Ability Summary To provide nursing care to rehab and long-term care patients. Duties include nursing assessments, administration of medications by mouth, IM, IV, ID, Subq, IH. O2 therapy, antibiotic therapy, nebulizer treatment, enteral therapy, diabetes management, insulin administration, maintenance/administration of medication via chest ports, PICC lines. Insertion and care of indwelling foley catheters, collection of urine specimen via straight cath, collection of stool specimen, wound care, pain management, administration of vaccinations, transcription of physician orders, supervision of nursing assistants
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Hospital
Fort Smith, AR
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
Gulf Coast Medical Center
Fort Myers, FL
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
Capital Regional Medical Center
Tallahassee, FL
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
Apopka, FL
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
Sebastian River Medical Center ~ A Steward Family Hospital
Sebastian, FL
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
Indian River Medical Center
Vero Beach, FL
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
MorseLife
West Palm Beach, FL
03.2016 - 03.2018
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
Saint Lucie Medical Center
Port Saint Lucie, FL
07.2015 - 01.2016
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
Hospitals Of Providence Sierra Campus
El Paso, TX
12.2021 - 12.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse
The Queens Medical Center
Honolulu, HI
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
Texas Vista Medical Center
San Antonio, TX
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse
Delray Medical Center
Delray Beach, FL
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Education
Master Of Nursing -
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2020
Degree - undefined
Tallahassee Community
College
12.2009
Associate's - undefined
Tallahassee Community
College
04.2006
Associate's - General transfer
University of Central
12.2012
Bachelor's - undefined
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Critical Thinking
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Decision Making
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care Assessment
- Clear Patient Communication
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Nursing Performance Assessment
Accomplishments
- Honors & Activities In the past, I have volunteered with Chrome Divas of Tallahasse and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, organizations that support breast cancer research.
- I have also volunteered as a tutor with the Miccosukee Youth Education Foundation.
- In additon, I am currently volunteering with Meals on Wheels to deliver meals to the elderly population.
Certification
Occupational Licenses & Certificates Certification Title Issuing Organization Completion Date Expiration Date Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provid American Heart Association 01/01/2022 Registered Nurse Florida Board of Nursing 04/01/2023
References
Kerrin Williams RN Supervisor- Queen's Medical Center 321-420-2696
Marie Venant RN Manager- Advent Health 561-909-8682 marie.venant@adventhealth.com
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Delray Medical Center
07.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Texas Vista Medical Center
03.2022 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
The Queens Medical Center
01.2022 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
Hospitals Of Providence Sierra Campus
12.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Hospital
08.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse
Gulf Coast Medical Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
Capital Regional Medical Center
02.2021 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
11.2019 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Sebastian River Medical Center ~ A Steward Family Hospital
05.2019 - 10.2019
Registered Nurse
Indian River Medical Center
03.2018 - 03.2019
Registered Nurse
MorseLife
03.2016 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse
Saint Lucie Medical Center
07.2015 - 01.2016
Master Of Nursing -
Walden University
Degree - undefined
Tallahassee Community
College
Associate's - undefined
Tallahassee Community
College
Associate's - General transfer
University of Central