LATISHA S ALLEN
RN
Hillside,IL
Summary
Dedicated Nursing Professional with extensive experience in patient care and Phlebotomy. Proficient in EPIC programming and Point Care Click, demonstrating strong analytical and communication skills. Proven ability to foster teamwork and adapt to dynamic environments, ensuring high standards of care and support.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Supervisor
Wynscape Skilled Rehab
02.2025 - Current
- Enhanced patient care quality through effective supervision of nursing staff.
- Increased team skills by leading targeted training sessions for nursing staff.
- Boosted operational efficiency by implementing strategic workflow improvements.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care plans to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and quality assurance protocols.
- Evaluated staff performance and initiated feedback mechanisms for continuous improvement.
Surgical Step-down RN
Ascension Resurrection
12.2023 - 11.2024
- Enhanced patient recovery by collaborating with surgeons and social workers.
- Developed individualized care plans with interdisciplinary teams for diverse patients.
- Performed comprehensive assessments, ensuring timely interventions and improved health outcomes.
- Monitored patient conditions, promptly notifying physicians of significant changes.
- Educated families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based practices, significantly improving patient safety standards.
RN
Advent Health/ UChicago Medicine
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Ensured optimal patient care in a 75-bed Medical Surgical unit.
- Managed six patients, delivering IV therapy and wound care effectively.
- Executed wound care and NG tube placement in controlled environments.
- Conducted thorough assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests with critical thinking.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and post-operative care.
RN
Elmhurst Edwards Hospital
08.2012 - 09.2023
- Enhanced patient recovery by administering medications and monitoring vital signs.
- Identified hemorrhaging signs post-surgery through critical thinking and assessment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create tailored patient care plans.
- Monitored cancer patients and managed pain effectively to improve comfort levels.
- Executed physician orders to ensure timely and accurate patient care.
Education
ADN-RN -
Morton College
05.2022
Phlebotomist - undefined
PCCTI Careers of Oak Brook
11.2006
PCT - undefined
Institution Of Nursing
03.2004
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Ethical practice
- HIPPA compliance
- Compassionate care and Patient safety
- IV insertion and Port access
- Phlebotomy and PCT experience
- Administering Blood and vaccine administration
- Managing Tracheostomy, Chest tubes, G-tube, Ventilated and immunocompromised Patients
Accomplishments
- Achieved Healthy Driven, through effectively helping when COVID was on the rise and were short staff. I was able to fall back into my phlebotomy role and draw the entire hospital patient load While providing patient care.
Timeline
RN Supervisor
Wynscape Skilled Rehab
02.2025 - Current
Surgical Step-down RN
Ascension Resurrection
12.2023 - 11.2024
RN
Advent Health/ UChicago Medicine
10.2023 - 11.2024
RN
Elmhurst Edwards Hospital
08.2012 - 09.2023
Phlebotomist - undefined
PCCTI Careers of Oak Brook
PCT - undefined
Institution Of Nursing
ADN-RN -
Morton College