Latonjia Rainey
Registered Nurse
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Compassionate, patient-focused Registered Nurse with over 20 years' experience in acute and residential psychiatric care. Expertise in providing therapeutic care for patients with mental, behavioral and poly-substance disorders. Team-oriented with success in leading nursing teams and coordinating care for adolescent to geriatric patient populations. Prepared to take next career step as a Registered Nurse Per Diem.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Patient Care Coordinator -Behavioral Health
CHI St. Vincent Health System
Little Rock, AR
07.2017 - Current
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Maintained in-depth understanding of individual patient care plans.
- Administered wound care, medications, and any necessary treatments.
- Collaborated with doctors and staff members to ensure quality care.
- Oversaw activity and development of 4 nursing professionals.
- Ensured top-level care by focusing on patient safety and dignity.
- Monitored nursing care, including process assessment and implementation.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Built rapport with patients and family members in an effort to deliver exceptional care.
- Completed clinical tasks in accordance with hospital policy.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Provided patient education.
- Preceptor for new employees.
- Directing care of unit, including assigning daily tasks to staff and delegating when appropriate to meet the needs of the unit.
Registered Nurse (Behavioral Health) PRN
Pinnacle Pointe Hospital
Little Rock, AR
03.2013 - 04.2018
- Assessed patients and measured vital statistics, using the information to advocate for patients' needs and worked as part of healthcare team to develop, implement and manage individualized plans of care.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored and documented patient responses.
- Managed all elements of care, such as patient evaluations, care plan development, treatment and medication administration and patient education.
- Managed detailed patient records, including patient histories, vitals and assessments.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Assessed patients, ordered preliminary tests, and charted all changes, medications and issues.
- Coordinated patient care with hospital standards.
Patient Access Coordinator (RN)
CHI St Vincent Health System
Little Rock, AR
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Coordinated with nursing staff to process and direct patients to the appropriate departments
- Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.
- Continually maintained and improved the company's reputation and positive image in the markets served.
- Achieved high staff morale and retention through effective communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitating a proactive work environment.
- Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.
- Prepared patient identification band and completed admissions papers.
- Collected and validated patient demographics and insurance information.
- Performed patient pre-admission, admission, transfer and discharge activities.
Registered Nurse Patient Care Coordinator-Behavioral Health
CHI St. Vincent Health System
Little Rock, AR
05.2015 - 01.2017
- The same duties and responsibities apply to this position as listed above for my current job.
Registered Nurse- Behavioral Health
CHI St. Vincent Health System
Little Rock, AR
04.1997 - 05.2015
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored response to treatments while working with healthcare teams to adjust careplans.
- Administered medications per pharmacists' orders.
- Provided comprehensive care to 7+ patients daily, managing all aspects of care from admission through to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health education and discharge planning.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined the next course of action.
- Worked with patients, family, caregivers and primary care physicians to create individualized plans of care and coordinate care.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Managed all elements of care, such as patient evaluations, care plan development, treatment and medication administration and patient education.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored and documented patient responses.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Registered Nurse-Neurology/Neurosurgery
St. Vincent Health System
Little Rock, AR
08.1996 - 04.1997
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
- Managed the patient discharge and admissions process.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored and documented patient responses.
- Provided comprehensive care to 5+ patients daily, managing all aspects of care from admission through to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health education and discharge planning.
Motor Vehicle Operator
United States Army Reserves
Little Rock, AR
08.1990 - 08.1996
- Conducted vehicle performance checks and performed maintenance actions.
- Transported equipment and personnel on a regular basis.
- Maintained security of the local areas and performed route clearance for visiting high-ranking officials.
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
- Maintained an accurate inventory of all assigned equipment.
- Updated and filed supply records and forms
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR1996
High School Diploma - undefined
John L. McClellan High School
Little Rock, AR1990
Skills
- Patient management
- Staff supervision
- Physical assessments
- Direct patient care
- Precepting
- Care plan development
- Medication distribution
- Personal care needs
- Confidentiality
- Medication administration
- Lab result interpretation
- Patient discharge
- Strong clinical judgment
Affiliations
- Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society, 1996-1998
- Member, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, 1994 to Current
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
Honor Society for undergraduate baccaulaureate nursing students
Timeline
Registered Nurse Patient Care Coordinator -Behavioral Health
CHI St. Vincent Health System
07.2017 - Current
Patient Access Coordinator (RN)
CHI St Vincent Health System
01.2017 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse Patient Care Coordinator-Behavioral Health
CHI St. Vincent Health System
05.2015 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse (Behavioral Health) PRN
Pinnacle Pointe Hospital
03.2013 - 04.2018
Registered Nurse- Behavioral Health
CHI St. Vincent Health System
04.1997 - 05.2015
Registered Nurse-Neurology/Neurosurgery
St. Vincent Health System
08.1996 - 04.1997
Motor Vehicle Operator
United States Army Reserves
08.1990 - 08.1996
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Central Arkansas
High School Diploma - undefined
John L. McClellan High School
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