LaToya Black
Bossier City,LA
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Blake at Bossier City
Bossier City, LA
05.2023 - Current
- Administer medications and monitor patient responses as directed by healthcare providers.
- Assist with daily living activities to promote patient comfort and well-being.
- Collaborate with nursing staff to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Maintain accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Educate patients and families on health management and medication usage.
- Conduct routine vital sign checks to assess patient conditions regularly.
- Administer medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Communicate effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
Licensed Practical Nurse
David Raines Community Health Centers
Bossier City, LA
12.2021 - 07.2023
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses as directed by healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication usage.
- Conducted routine vital sign checks to assess patient conditions regularly.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure a safe healthcare environment.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Elite Health Solutions
Shreveport, LA
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses as directed by healthcare providers.
- Assisted with daily living activities to promote patient comfort and well-being.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Conducted routine vital sign checks to assess patient conditions regularly.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure a safe healthcare environment.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heritage Manor West
Shreveport, Louisiana
06.2019 - 11.2020
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician's orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted in daily living activities, promoting patient independence and comfort.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kedplasma Usa
Shreveport, Louisiana
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Assessed for donor suitability for plasmapheresis procedures, managed donor reactions, and ensured donor safety.
- Performed physical examinations for donors and reviewed accumulated data in a timely manner to confirm donor suitability.
- Answered and discussed donor questions and ensured the donor was given a clear opportunity to refuse participation.
- Promoted donor education of the plasma donation process to encourage a positive donor experience.
- Explained and informed consent for plasmapheresis and immunization to donors including a description of the plasmapheresis procedure, hazards, potential adverse reactions, and specific immunization programs.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Shreveport, LA 01.2016 - 08.2018
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs assessment
- Patient record management
- Patient education
- Emergency response
- Electronic health records
- Clinical documentation
- Healthcare teamwork
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Wound care
- End-of-life care
- Counting narcotics
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Blake at Bossier City
05.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
David Raines Community Health Centers
12.2021 - 07.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Elite Health Solutions
01.2021 - 12.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kedplasma Usa
09.2019 - 03.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heritage Manor West
06.2019 - 11.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Louisiana State University Shreveport
01.2016 - 08.2018
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