LaTonya McNeal
Southampton,MS
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with significant experience in inpatient care and patient management. Skilled in administering medication, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Known for adaptability, reliability, and strong focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes. Proficient in electronic medical records, patient education, and crisis management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
Quince Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
10.2024 - Current
- Utilized Point Click Care to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better self management.
- Ensured accuracy in patient records by meticulously documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes, ultimately contributing to better-informed decision making by healthcare providers.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Strengthened relationships between patients, families, and healthcare providers through clear communication and active listening skills.
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in long term care environment
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
LPN- Assistant Director of Nursing
Midtown Center for Health and Rehabi
08.2023 - 12.2024
- 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.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
LPN- Gastro
Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare
01.2016 - 05.2022
- 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.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
LPN- General Surgery
Christ Community Health Service
08.2013 - 01.2016
- 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.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
LPN Charge Nurse
Allenbrooke Nursing and Rehab Center
08.2010 - 08.2013
- 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.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- 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.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
LPN Charge Nurse
Delta Medical Center
11.2007 - 03.2010
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minnesota City, MN02-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR08-2023
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Care Documentation
- Elderly Care Management
- End-of-life care
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse 2007-2023 -
- Register Nurse 2023- Present
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
Quince Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
10.2024 - Current
LPN- Assistant Director of Nursing
Midtown Center for Health and Rehabi
08.2023 - 12.2024
LPN- Gastro
Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare
01.2016 - 05.2022
LPN- General Surgery
Christ Community Health Service
08.2013 - 01.2016
LPN Charge Nurse
Allenbrooke Nursing and Rehab Center
08.2010 - 08.2013
LPN Charge Nurse
Delta Medical Center
11.2007 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
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