LATEASA REYNOLDS
Crete,IL
Summary
Highly skilled Registered Nurse with over four years of experience providing comprehensive patient care in Emergency Department, Intensive Care, Cardiac Stepdown, Telemetry, and Intermediate/Progressive Care settings. Experienced in managing high-acuity patients, emergency interventions, case management, hemodynamic monitoring, and complex critical care therapies. Demonstrated ability to lead interdisciplinary teams, prioritize patient safety, and deliver exceptional patient outcomes in fast-paced healthcare environments. Seeking opportunities to leverage extensive clinical expertise into leadership, administrative, and advanced practice nursing roles.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Department Registered Nurse (Charge)
IROQUOIS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Watseka, IL
03.2025 - Current
- Provide emergency nursing care to patients with acute and critical illnesses.
- Establish proper patient flow and bed management by serving as the primary clinical resource.
- Direct daily shift operations and delegate assignments for a team of 15+ RNs, techs and unit clerks based on patient acuity.
- Perform triage assessments and prioritize patient care based on acuity.
- Administer emergency medications and life-saving interventions.
- Conduct EKG monitoring and interpretation.
- Initiate peripheral IV access and obtain laboratory specimens.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely patient treatment.
- Participate in trauma response and cardiopulmonary resuscitation efforts.
- Coordinate case management.
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
SOUTH SUBURBAN HOSPITAL
Hazel Crest, IL
12.2023 - 03.2025
- Delivered comprehensive critical care for complex medical and surgical patients.
- Managed vasoactive, cardiac, insulin, sedative, and anticoagulation infusions.
- Monitored and interpreted cardiac rhythms, intervening appropriately for arrhythmias.
- Managed advanced critical care equipment including ventilators, CRRT, arterial lines, and central venous pressure monitoring.
- Performed wound care management and infection prevention interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Served as a clinical resource for nursing staff and participated in unit leadership activities.
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
FRANCISCAN ALLIANCE
Olympia Fields, IL
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Assessed and managed emergency and trauma patients across all acuity levels.
- Administered medications and emergency treatments according to established protocols.
- Performed triage, diagnostic testing, and patient stabilization.
- Assisted with emergency procedures and resuscitation efforts.
- Provided patient and family education regarding treatment plans and discharge instructions.
IMCU - Travel RN
RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER
Kankakee, IL
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Managed cardiac and post-operative patients requiring continuous monitoring.
- Cared for patients with pacemakers, chest tubes, tracheostomies, and advanced cardiac therapies.
- Administered and titrated cardiac medications including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, Heparin, and Insulin.
- Interpreted telemetry rhythms and collaborated with providers regarding patient status changes.
- Provided comprehensive patient education and discharge planning.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
ADVOCATE SOUTH SUBURBAN HOSPITAL
Hazel Crest, IL
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Monitored and managed patients with acute cardiac and medical conditions.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and documented patient care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians and healthcare teams to coordinate treatment.
- Educated patients and families regarding disease management and preventative care.
- Maintained accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN10-2024
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Romeoville, IL06-2022
Skills
- Critical Care Nursing Expertise
- Emergency Nursing & Trauma Care
- Charge Nurse Leadership
- Case Management
- Triage & Rapid Assessment
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Ventilator Management
- Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation
- Critical Care Drip Management
- Patient Safety & Quality Improvement
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Electronic Medical Records (Epic, Cerner, PointClickCare, EHR)
- Staff Education & Mentorship
Certification
- Registered Nurse – Illinois License #041538384
- ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Expires 09/2027)
- PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support (Expires 11/2027)
- BLS – Basic Life Support (Expires 01/2027)
- NIHSS – National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (Expires 07/2027)
- TNCC – Trauma Nursing Core Course (Expires 07/2029)
- NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Program (Expires 03/2027)
Timeline
Emergency Department Registered Nurse (Charge)
IROQUOIS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
03.2025 - Current
IMCU - Travel RN
RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER
05.2024 - 11.2024
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
SOUTH SUBURBAN HOSPITAL
12.2023 - 03.2025
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
FRANCISCAN ALLIANCE
12.2023 - 12.2024
Telemetry Registered Nurse
ADVOCATE SOUTH SUBURBAN HOSPITAL
12.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Capella University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Rasmussen University