LaTosha Briscoe
Houston
Summary
Highly motivated, initiative-taking, problem-solving, self-motivated, self-disciplined, compassionate Registered Nurse with years of experience in the healthcare industry. I am seeking a position and opportunity to work for a company that goes above and beyond for their patients through employees and a community dedicated to providing extraordinary care to the diverse patient population and community while achieving optimal care outcomes. If given a chance, I will apply critical thinking knowledge, as well as an inquisitive personality, by going above and beyond to improve and ensure result-driven patient satisfaction is achieved, which will be beneficial to everyone involved.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
HCA Healthcare
Pasadena
04.2024 - Current
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to both acute care patients and behavioral health patients through detailed assessments and screenings, using the nursing process.
- Administered medications safely, including IV and blood products, IM, and PO, following established protocols taking all safety measures.
- Performed all charge nurse's duties as assigned.
- Ensured a safe environment for all patients and staff through continuous monitoring and adherence to protocols.
- Ensure that both chemical and physical restraints are appropriate according to facility policies.
- Delegation of task to PCA.
- Managed admissions, discharges, and transfers while conducting thorough head-to-toe assessments in a timely manner.
- Developed tailored care plans, and implemented effective pain management strategies for improved patient outcomes.
- Executed Foley insertions and removals in accordance with infection control standards.
- Hourly safety rounding on all patients.
- Applied evidence-based practices to meet diverse needs of multicultural patient populations.
- Fostered therapeutic relationships with patients to promote healing and trust. Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens as ordered.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
Micheal E Debakey Medical Center
Houston
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Safely cared for a veteran patient load of 1:5-6 in an acute care setting, with a patient care load of 1:5-7 in a long-term setting. Performed detailed assessments, established care plans, attended interdisciplinary care plan meetings, monitored and document patient progress, adhered to infection control and patient safety to eliminate errors or mistakes, accurately documented in the patient CPRS record, and provided necessary interventions.
- Delegate the task to the appropriate individuals.
- Completed assignment in a safe, timely manner.
- Treats patients and caregivers with dignity, respect, and without discrimination.
- Acts as a resource to address ethical issues for patients, caregivers, and staff.
- Enhances communication effectiveness to inspire cooperation and ensure safe outcomes.
- Expands knowledge through mentoring and teaching to improve practice evaluation.
- Monitors and evaluates care outcomes to lead patient care improvement initiatives.
- Provided restorative nursing care to long-term residents as ordered, to ensure functional mobility is maintained.
- Implements best practices to incorporate patient preferences in shared decision-making.
- Establish therapeutic communication.
- Take responsibility for personal and career goals.
- Administer all medications, including IV, PO, IM, subcutaneous, etc., and treatments as prescribed, including pain management.
- Provided patient education and teach-back to the patient and family members.
- Adherence to and following the standard of care related to I Care standards by providing and improving patient outcomes with exceptional, extraordinary care, with dignity and respect.
- Continuous Education,
Certified Nursing Assistant/Restorative Nursing Assistant
Micheal E Debakey VA Medical Center
Houston
07.2012 - 09.2023
- Performed basic nursing care with a patient load of 10-14 veterans and a restorative patient load based on the program, which included, but was not limited to, assisting with ADLs, including bathing, dressing, feeding with meal setups, ambulation, taking vital signs, and reporting changes to the nurse, intake and output. Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned the patient to eliminate bedsores.
- Perform all assigned restorative aide tasks, including ROM exercises, ambulation, assistance with assistive devices such as knee braces and hand braces.
- Safely providing transfers to veterans, using a wheelchair or stretcher.
- Documented activities and recorded information in the CPRS system.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Answered call lights and bed alarms in a timely manner.
- infection control
Education
Bachelor of Science - REGISTERED Nurse
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Pearland, TX08-2023
Associate of Arts - Multidisplinary General Studies
Houston Community College
Houston, TX05-2020
High School Diploma - HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
OZEN HIGH SCHOOL
Beaumont, TX05-2002
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Infection control procedures
- IV therapy management
- Electronic health records
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Mental health nursing
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Medi tech
- Emergency management
- CPR Instructor
- Team Work
Accomplishments
- Leadership Recoginzed
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
HCA Healthcare
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
Micheal E Debakey Medical Center
09.2023 - 08.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant/Restorative Nursing Assistant
Micheal E Debakey VA Medical Center
07.2012 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - REGISTERED Nurse
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Arts - Multidisplinary General Studies
Houston Community College
High School Diploma - HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
OZEN HIGH SCHOOL
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