LaTishia Edmonds
Detroit,MI
Summary
Accomplished LPN with a proven track record at Sinai-Grace Hospital, adept in vital signs monitoring and critical thinking. Excelled in managing complex wound care and enhancing patient safety, significantly reducing medication errors. Demonstrates exceptional dependability and a commitment to health promotion, ensuring high standards of care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Sinai-Grace Hospital
6071 W Outer Drive
09.2022 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Mission Pointe-Detroit
2102 Orleans St
02.2020 - 07.2022
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LPN Charge Nurse
Riverview-North
18300 E Warren
11.2017 - 11.2019
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Dorsey School
31739 John R Rd06-2017
High School Diploma -
John J. Pershing
18875 Ryan Rd06-2002
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Critical thinking
- Medication administration
- Patient charting
- Mental health care
- Health promotion
- Home health care
- Responsible and dependable
- CPR/AED
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Sinai-Grace Hospital
09.2022 - Current
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Mission Pointe-Detroit
02.2020 - 07.2022
LPN Charge Nurse
Riverview-North
11.2017 - 11.2019
No Degree - Nursing
Dorsey School
High School Diploma -
John J. Pershing