LaToya Bolden
Friendship,TN
Summary
Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN - Med Control
Centurion
09.2015 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
- Supported the delivery of evidence-based interventions by staying current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- 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.
LPN Charge Nurse
Alamo Nursing Home
12.2014 - 09.2015
- Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
LPN- Med Surg
Pemiscott Memorial Hospital
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN12.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jackson State Community College
Jackson,TN05.2023
LVN Diploma - Nursing
TCAT- Newbern
Newbern, TN08.2014
High School Diploma -
Dyer County High School
Newbern, TN05.1997
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Critical thinking
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Hospice care
- Respiratory care
- Patient assessment
- Behavioral health
- Medication administration
- Psychiatric nursing
- Tracheostomy care
- Wound Care
LPN-BSN diploma
LPN-BSN diploma December 16, 2023 Certification Pending
Clinical experience:
ICU Neuro B6 -Preceptorship
Jackson General Madison County Hospital
Jackson, TN
Maternity Care
Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital
Tullahoma, TN
Children Care and Med Surg
Maury Regional Medical Center
Columbia, TN
Unity Medical Center
Manchester, TN
Med Surg. and Emergency Room
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
Timeline
LPN - Med Control
Centurion
09.2015 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Alamo Nursing Home
12.2014 - 09.2015
LPN- Med Surg
Pemiscott Memorial Hospital
08.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jackson State Community College
LVN Diploma - Nursing
TCAT- Newbern
High School Diploma -
Dyer County High School