Latonya Carter
Miami,FL
Summary
Caring, hardworking and highly organized Registered Nurse with more than 13 years of Nursing experience. Well-versed in offering in Nursing Assignments, Therapeutic care for patients dealing with varies Patient's Disorders. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in managing patient needs and maximizing patient satisfaction. My goal is to perform duties per scope of Nursing and follow Organization Guidelines.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse-Med Surg/Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami, FL
06.2022 - Current
- Care to varies patients with frequent assessments while on Cardiac Monitors.
- Frequent Assessments/ Treatments on Acute Care patients with varies patient populations /conditions.
- Monitoring Cardiac/ Vital Signs and detect any changes of life threatening or emergency situations to the physician and/ or Response Team.
- Collaborates patient goals and evaluate progress to ensure effective outcome.
Staff Registered Nurse
Jackson Memorial Perdue Medical Center
Culter Bay, Florida
06.2016 - 06.2022
- Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
Cardiac Stepdown Nurse
Kendall Regional Hospital
Miami, FL
05.2020 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Jackson Plaza Nursing Center
Miami, Florida
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Field Registered Nurse
Nurse Core Home Health Agency
Miami, FL
01.2010 - 06.2014
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Administered varies type of medications, tracked dosages and document on patient conditions an response to care.
- Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Villa Marie Nursing Center
Miami, Florida
10.2009 - 11.2011
- Optimized program resource utilization to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
- Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
- Coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
Registered Nurse
Aventura Medical Center
Miami, Florida
10.2007 - 01.2010
- Provide care to patients on Cardiac Unit, administered varies medications, monitor heart rhythms/monitors.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care/ Communicated primary Care Providers to relay patient needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward Community College
Fort Lauderdale, FL12.2006
Skills
- Patient Care Advocate
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- BCLS/ ACLS Certified
- Nursing Plan Development
- Nurse Team Player
- Implement / Evaluate Care per MD order
- Strong Medical Ethic
- Medication and IV Administration Skills
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Med Surg/Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Jackson Memorial Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Cardiac Stepdown Nurse
Kendall Regional Hospital
05.2020 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse
Jackson Memorial Perdue Medical Center
06.2016 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse
Jackson Plaza Nursing Center
01.2012 - 01.2017
Field Registered Nurse
Nurse Core Home Health Agency
01.2010 - 06.2014
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Villa Marie Nursing Center
10.2009 - 11.2011
Registered Nurse
Aventura Medical Center
10.2007 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward Community College
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