Latosha Grier

Medication administration: High accuracy, reduced errors, and improved patient healing rates.

Improved ability to educate patients about their health conditions and treatment plans

Improved patient satisfaction rates

EHR: Knowledgeable in Point Click Care, Sorian, Cerner, and Epic

• 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.

Reduced documentation time

Proven ability to handle high-stress situations

Develop Strong relationships with patients and their families

• 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.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.

Assessing, planning, medication administration and providing specialized care to 18+ individuals ages ranging from 18 to 100 with intellectual or development disabilities including managing their health needs, educating families and caregivers, advocating for their rights, and coordinating care with other healthcare professionals in homes and group homes, focusing on im proving the quality of life by addressing their unique needs and promoting independence.

• Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

1. Conducted thorough health assessments for inmates upon intake , identifying immediate medical needs and creating individualized care plans.

2. Successfully managed chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension among inmates, ensuring adherence to treatment plans and regular monitoring: Medication management

3.Enforced infection control protocols that significantly reduced the spread of communicable diseases within the facility.

4. Played a key role in emergency response situations, providing critical care and first aid

5. Utilized de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors, contributing to a safer environment for both inmates and staff.

1.Implemented communication techniques tailored for 26 dementia patients, resulting in reduced agitation and increased understanding among patients

2.Assisted in training new staff on best practices for caring for dementia patients, implementing a culture's compassion and understanding within the team

3.Successfully managed challenging behaviors through de-escalation techniques, contributing to a safer environment for both patient and staff

3. Medication administration, reqularly monitored and documented changes in patients conditions, leading to a timely intervention and improved health outcomes

• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Delegated tasks effectively, improving staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
• Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
• Medication administration and management

• Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Conducted detailed health assessments for patients, leading to early identification of medical issues and timely interventions
• Educated patients and families, increasing awareness of health conditions and self care practices
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans, improving patient outcomes and holistic care

1. Developed training programs for staff, focusing on best practices in patient care, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance, resulting in improved team performance and staff retention.

2. Created initiatives to involve families in the care process, improving communication and support systems for residents and their loved ones.

3. Managed, educated and trained nurses and med-techs, concerning medication accuracy and documentation

4. Improved relationships with external healthcare providers and specialists, ensuring residents had access to comprehensive medical care.

5. Advocated for residents' needs within the community and built partnerships with local organizations to provide additional resources and support.

• Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
• 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.
• Successfully recruited, trained, and retained a high- performing nursing team, leading to improved staff morale and reduced turnover rates.
• Implemented new scheduling and workflow processes that increased unit efficiency and reduced patient wait time.
• Developed and enforced unit policies and procedures that ensured compliance with regulatory standards and best practices in patient care.
• Conducted regular performance evaluations for staff, providing constructive feedback and enhancing professional growth and development
• Actively advocated for patients needs and preferences within the healthcare systems, ensuring they received personalized and compassionate care.