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Nursing Student of the Year 2024
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Latosha James

Albany,GA

Summary

I am a fully accredited LPN with experience providing compassionate care in a hospital/clinic setting. I have 17years of experience as an LPN and 36 years overall experience in the medical field.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
  • Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
  • Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
  • Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.

LPN- PACT/ Lab/ CLC

Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
04.2020 - 09.2022
  • Record intake of Veterans history (medical/military), Input all information into the computer system-CPRS as per protocol/policy. Perform injections, vaccines, labs draws, vital signs, EIGS, height, weight, and list medication per policy and within LPN scope of practice under the provision of a licensed health care provider. Answer all calls, emails and alerts daily. Report daily workload to manager. Effectively counsel patients/ caregivers in health maintenance and disease management under the supervision of Registered Nurses and Health Care providers within the system. CLC: Provide direct care of veterans in the community long term setting under the care of Registered Nurses and the Health care providers. Pass medication as ordered, wound care, assisting with activities of daily living and caring out the plan of care for each veteran. Complete all assignments and training as required per policy/ protocols.

LPN Instructor CNA Program

Turner Job Corps Center
03.2019 - 02.2020
  • Instructor for Certified Nursing Assistant Program for the State of Georgia Registry. Assisted with classroom instruction- class activities, exams, clinical preparatory under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Student Employees were instructed on the ethical and efficient way to provide direct care for geriatric patients in a long term facility also known as Nursing Home. Documentation of grades and progress was noted daily. Safety care and care coordination of student employees was maintained at all levels. Student employees were monitored, encouraged, advised and consulted daily for productivity. Computer charting of attendance and grades were done daily. Lesson plans were executed weekly with expected goals and outcomes documented and sent to trade managers/ Case managers for evaluations. Attend classes and workshops per company policy weekly, quarterly and annually.

LPN Medical -Surgical Unit

Phoebe North Hospital
12.2011 - 01.2019
  • Provided direct care of patients in an acute care setting under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and Health Care Provider. Recorded patients medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Provided necessary health education training for patients. Acted as a patient advocate and implemented total care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatment, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Interviewed patients to obtain medical information. Monitored and recorded vital signs, glucose levels, weight, height, percentage of meals, Intake and output. Maintained patient charts and confidential files. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.

LPN- Staff Nurse

Georgia Mentor Network
09.2013 - 02.2015
  • Ensure client supervision, health, safety, development and quality of care according to the client’s individualized service plan ( ISP) and other care plans implemented for the client. Provide quality care to clients including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting , skincare, positioning, assisting with meals, and assessing and recommending care as needed per company policy. Providing feedback on the overall health of the clients. Assist with moving the clients from the bed to the wheel chair and automobiles for appointments and outings in the community. Supervision of nursing assistants and other support staff. Administer medication to insure compliance with written physician orders. Provide service to clients in accordance with agency regulations. Document client activities, care, services, medication, vital signs and other occurrences throughout the shift.

Nurse Tech Advanced to LPN

Palmyra Medical Center
05.2003 - 12.2011
  • Provided direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed/registered nurse and health care provider. Monitored vital signs and blood glucose, intake and output and reported it to a licensed nurse. Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery. Provided necessary health education and training for patients. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Administered medication as ordered per provider. Skillfully performed suture removals per protocol. Maintained patient charts and confidential files. Prepared for HIPAA and JCAHO reviews, ensuring required brochures and pamphlets were available to patients in the facility. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Often commended for maintaining safety, respect for the dignity of residents. Partnered with a team of Registered Nurses to ensure overall well-being of all patients, ensuring proper care of body mechanics and safety of patients. Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures. Obtained vitals for a floor of 25- 30 patients per shift. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Responsible for primary care, case management and medication regimen. Promote Education.

Certified Nursing Assistant Advanced to Nurse Tech

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
03.1989 - 01.2000
  • Provided direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed, registered nurse and health care provider. Monitored and recorded vital signs and blood glucose levels, height, weight, intake/output and reported to the nurse. Utilized good body mechanics for turning and repositioning patients, ambulation and transferring patients from bed/chair/W/C and stretcher. Clean and sterilize equipment and dispose of soiled or contaminated items per hospital policy. Stock supplies, answer call light and phones. Maintain safety, respect and dignity for patients in the facility. Prepared for HIPAA and JCAHO reviews by adhering to company regulations and policies. Utilized confidentiality for all patients. Met requirement for education advancement and improvements.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Albany Health Care
11.1988 - 03.1989
  • Direct patient care of geriatric patients in a long term facility under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Provided activities of daily living on assigned patients per shift. Assist with meals, baths and grooming. Obtained vital signs, daily weights, and blood glucose as ordered. Provided quality nursing care in accordance with the resident care policies and procedures. Maintained patient charts by documenting care done and following a policy of confidentiality with all patients. Preparing the site for JCAHO reviews. Stocking supplies, answering call lights and phones. Report any abnormal findings or issues with the nurse and other staff in authority. Assist with social activities and outings. Interact with families and visitors for support and morale.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Andrew College
Cuthbert, GA
12-2024

Licensed Practical Nursing

Albany Technical College
Albany, NY
09.2008

Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant

Southern Training Institute
Valdosta, GA
01.1988

High School Diploma -

Dougherty Comprehensive High School
Albany, GA
06.1988

Skills

  • Geriatric treatment knowledge
  • Health and wellness expertise
  • Psych/mental health proficiency
  • Medication administration expert
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Conducting physical exams
  • Committed to compliance reports
  • Colostomy Care
  • Vascular Care
  • Gastroenteral nutrition care/skills
  • Body mechanics knowledge/skills
  • Medical clinical procedure comprehension- Post op care
  • End of life Care training
  • Follow Nursing Care plans
  • Mobility Assistance
  • IV/Drug Therapy Management
  • Acute/ Rehabilitative Care
  • Flow Sheet Charting
  • Infection control standards expert
  • Disease Management knowledge
  • Diabetes, Hospice, Heart Disease, Stroke, Tracheostomy patients in acute/long term care
  • Computerized charting specialist- Medi Tech and CPRS- Document
  • Strong medical ethics
  • BAC screen/drug screen collection
  • Diagnostic tools experience
  • Knowledge Policy and procedures
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Wound care
  • Physical assessment
  • Clinical documentation

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
05.2023 - Current

LPN- PACT/ Lab/ CLC

Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
04.2020 - 09.2022

LPN Instructor CNA Program

Turner Job Corps Center
03.2019 - 02.2020

LPN- Staff Nurse

Georgia Mentor Network
09.2013 - 02.2015

LPN Medical -Surgical Unit

Phoebe North Hospital
12.2011 - 01.2019

Nurse Tech Advanced to LPN

Palmyra Medical Center
05.2003 - 12.2011

Certified Nursing Assistant Advanced to Nurse Tech

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
03.1989 - 01.2000

Certified Nursing Assistant

Albany Health Care
11.1988 - 03.1989

Associate of Science - Nursing

Andrew College

Licensed Practical Nursing

Albany Technical College

Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant

Southern Training Institute

High School Diploma -

Dougherty Comprehensive High School

Nursing Student of the Year 2024

Leadership Award 2024

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