LaToya Andrews
Bay Minette
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Highly motivated Nurse with the desire to take on challenges and expanding my knowledge carefully and safely. Proficient in time management, prioritizing, updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6058
6058
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/PCU/Tele FLOAT
USA Medical Center/Float Pool
Mobile
10.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in diverse clinical settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective care plans for patients.
- Assisted in emergency situations, providing critical support during patient stabilization.
- Provided patient care in various departments across USA Medical Center.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Assisted in emergency response situations, ensuring patient safety and care.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient conditions and needs regularly.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records accurately and timely.
- Provided direct patient care in diverse clinical settings across multiple departments.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments and interventions.
- Assisted in emergency procedures while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols, policies, and best practices for care delivery.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs using telemetry equipment and advanced monitoring systems.
- Educated patients and families on cardiac conditions and telemetry monitoring processes.
- Responded swiftly to critical changes in patient conditions, ensuring timely interventions.
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
- Assessed and monitored patient conditions using telemetry equipment.
- Interpreted cardiogram strips accurately and reported abnormal findings immediately.
- Managed intravenous therapy including IV starts, changes, discontinuation per physician orders.
- Monitored medications and reviewed lab results.
- Performed ECG monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms.
- Performed venipuncture for lab draws when needed.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Registered Nurse/ PCU Seasonal Contract
Forrest Health
Hattiesburg
06.2024 - 03.2026
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baptist Medical Center/Travel Contract
Montgomery
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and revised plan of care accordingly.
- Developed positive relationships with patients to ensure quality holistic care was provided throughout the hospital stay.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life threatening situations utilizing advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels to ensuring timely completion of assignments.
Registered Nurse /Medical Specialty Unit-Contract
Robertsdale Health And Rehabilitation
Robertsdale
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided guidance, support and professional development to staff members.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for patients.
- Identified training needs of nurses and provided appropriate instruction and coaching as needed.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, ancillary departments, families and other healthcare providers.
- Provided leadership during emergency situations ensuring high standards of patient safety are met.
- Assessed the need for additional resources such as equipment or supplies within the unit.
- Reviewed medical charts to ensure accuracy of documentation and appropriateness of orders.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Registered Nurse
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center/NBI
Bay Minette
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
LPN Charge Nurse
Allen Memorial Home
Mobile
02.2020 - 09.2021
- Administered high consequence medications with exacting accuracy, monitoring patients for side effects and supporting patient comfort and comprehensive recovery.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum samples from patients to perform routine lab tests.
- Established direct lines of communication between nursing staff and other interested departments, supporting patient care with collaboration between personnel with complementary specialties.
- Supervised nurses in routine wound care and attending to complex lacerations and punctures.
- Evaluated patient care needs to prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow.
- Documented and collected vital signs to track patient conditions.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
LPN Charge Nurse
Oakwood Center For Living
Bay Minette
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatment.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing
Coastal Alabama Community College
Brewton, ALLPN Certification - Nursing
Reid State Community College
Atmore, ALGED -
Coastal Alabama
Bay MinetteSkills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Attention to Detail
- Clear Patient Communication
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Clinical collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Patient education
- Patient discharging
- Reporting and documentation
- G-tube care
- Diagnostic tools experience
- Intravenous therapy
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Flow sheet charting
- SBAR communication
- Lab result interpretation
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Telemetry monitoring
- ECG interpretation
- Documenting vitals
- Nursing process
- EKG interpretation
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 07/13/26
- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 10/19/26
- National Institutes of Health (NIHSS) 03/2026
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse/PCU/Tele FLOAT
USA Medical Center/Float Pool
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse/ PCU Seasonal Contract
Forrest Health
06.2024 - 03.2026
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baptist Medical Center/Travel Contract
10.2023 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse /Medical Specialty Unit-Contract
Robertsdale Health And Rehabilitation
05.2023 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center/NBI
09.2021 - 05.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Allen Memorial Home
02.2020 - 09.2021
LPN Charge Nurse
Oakwood Center For Living
03.2019 - 02.2020
Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing
Coastal Alabama Community College
LPN Certification - Nursing
Reid State Community College
GED -
Coastal Alabama