Latisha Shine
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Compassionate LPN recognized for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, wound care, and medication administration, ensuring high standards of care. Excels in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, vital for navigating fast-paced healthcare environments and fostering positive patient outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Nurse Finders Agency
Buffalo, NY
08.2022 - Current
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Elderwood at Cheektowaga
Cheektowaga, New York
05.2019 - Current
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Lpn
Terrace View Long Term Care
Buffalo, New York
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
Director of Nursing
Greenfields assisted living
Lancaster , NY
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
- Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
LPN Office Nurse
Spectrum
Buffalo, N.Y.
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Developmental Support Worker
OPWDD
Buffalo, New York
01.2005 - 07.2019
- Maintained and developed community relationships to support various client referrals.
- Organized recreational activities for clients to encourage physical activity and community involvement.
- Monitored medication usage according to physician instructions while ensuring proper documentation is maintained.
Education
Licensing Program - Licensed Practical Nurse
Trocaire College
Buffalo, New York12-2018
High School Diploma -
Buffalo Academy of Science And Math At Riverside
Buffalo, New York06-2002
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Trocaire College
Buffalo, New YorkSkills
- Compassionate care
- Medical equipment operation
- Home healthcare
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Greenfields assisted living
05.2023 - 07.2023
LPN
Nurse Finders Agency
08.2022 - Current
Lpn
Terrace View Long Term Care
08.2020 - 08.2023
LPN Office Nurse
Spectrum
07.2020 - 08.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Elderwood at Cheektowaga
05.2019 - Current
Developmental Support Worker
OPWDD
01.2005 - 07.2019
Licensing Program - Licensed Practical Nurse
Trocaire College
High School Diploma -
Buffalo Academy of Science And Math At Riverside
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Trocaire College