Latoya Busby
Martin,TN
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and extensive experience in medical-surgical, telemetry, and rehabilitation settings. Skilled in clinical judgment, care coordination, and patient education, with a focus on safety and positive outcomes. Excels in managing complex patient needs and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Seeking to leverage organizational skills and a patient-centered approach in a Home Health role.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Med-Surg RN
TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center (LRS)
Hendersonville, Tennessee
02.2026 - Current
- Manage cardiac and medical-surgical patients with a 1:4 ratio, focusing on hemodynamic stability and early intervention
- Perform continuous telemetry monitoring and interpret cardiac rhythms including arrhythmias
- Interpreted telemetry to assess and monitor patients for arrhythmias including AFib, PVCs, SVT, and heart blocks, ensuring timely interventions.
- Administer cardiac medications including antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, and vasoactive agents
- Titrated and monitored cardiac medications to ensure optimal patient therapy and safety.
- Monitor post-cardiac procedures and recognize complications such as heart failure exacerbation or ischemia
- Managed oxygen therapy using nasal cannula and non-rebreather masks to support patient respiratory needs.
- Monitored fluid balance and managed diuretic therapy to optimize patient hydration and prevent complications.
- Managed chronic diseases including CHF, CAD, and hypertension to improve patient health outcomes.
- Patient and caregiver education on medications, diet, and symptom monitoring
- Collaborated with cardiology, case management, and therapy services to coordinate comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Discharge planning with focus on preventing readmissions
- Wound care for surgical sites and pressure injuries
- Prioritized tasks and delegated responsibilities to effectively supervise nursing staff and optimize workflow.
Neuro Med-Surg/Telemetry RN
Deaconess Gateway Hospital (LRS)
Newburg, Tennessee
02.2025 - 02.2026
- Provided care for neurological patients requiring close monitoring and telemetry
- Monitored cardiac telemetry for patient stability
- Managed post-stroke, seizure, and altered mental status patients, ensuring tailored interventions for optimal recovery
- Performed detailed neurological assessments and ongoing reassessments
- Neurological assessments including NIH Stroke Scale
- Ensured patient safety by implementing seizure precautions
- Conducted dysphagia screenings to identify swallowing difficulties, facilitating timely interventions and improving patient safety
- Wound care and skin integrity management
- Provided stroke recovery education and coordinated long-term care planning, enhancing patient understanding and support for ongoing recovery
- Educated patients on fall prevention techniques at home
- Coordination with therapy (PT/OT/ST) for recovery progression
- Monitoring for subtle neurological decline (important in home settings)
- Structured documentation and communication across care teams
Rehabilitation RN
Mercy Hospital Southeast (Advantis Medical)
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Assessed patient conditions and developed individualized rehabilitation plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and recovery.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and rehabilitation techniques to enhance understanding and adherence.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments based on patient's response to intervention.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure rehabilitation environment.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to collaboratively assess and adjust patient progress towards rehabilitation goals.
- Assisted with transition planning to ensure smooth integration of patients into community living environment post-rehabilitation.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of physical, psychological and social functioning of clients.
Rehabilitation RN
Ascension St. Thomas (Synergy Staffing)
Nashville, Tennessee
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Focused on restoring patient independence and preventing complications through tailored rehabilitation plans
- Supported patients in regaining independence with daily activities and movement
- Managed patients requiring extended recovery and functional improvement
- Developed long-term care plans and tracked patient goals to ensure continuous progress
- Educated caregivers on support strategies to enhance patient recovery and independence
- Medication administration and chronic disease monitoring
- Skin assessment and wound prevention/treatment
- Monitoring for complications during recovery
- Monitoring recovery progression in lower-acuity settings
- Preparing patients for safe discharge home
Med-Surg RN
Lourdes DeBerry Special Needs Correctional Facility
Nashville, Tennessee
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided nursing care for patients with complex medical and behavioral needs in a secure setting
- Assessment of acute vs. chronic conditions
- Emergency response and stabilization
- Wound care and infection monitoring
- Managed chronic illnesses while ensuring adherence to safety protocols, enhancing patient care quality
- Exercised independent clinical judgment in resource-limited settings, optimizing patient outcomes
- Utilized de-escalation techniques to manage conflicts effectively in clinical settings.
- Coordinated care for complex and underserved populations, improving access to necessary health services
- Adaptability in non-traditional care settings (very relevant to home health)
Rehabilitation RN
West Tennessee Healthcare
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Assisted patients recovering from stroke, injury, and surgery in regaining independence
- Collaborated with therapy teams to align rehabilitation efforts with patient recovery objectives
- Conducted comprehensive bowel and bladder management programs, improving patient comfort and autonomy
- Functional assessment and goal-oriented care planning
- Patient and caregiver teaching for home care continuation
- Developed and implemented fall prevention strategies, enhancing patient safety and reducing incident risk
- Administered wound care to prevent pressure injuries
- Coordination with PT/OT/ST (mirrors home health model)
- Transition planning from facility to home
Med-Surg RN
Jackson Purchase Medical Center
Mayfield, Kentucky
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Delivered comprehensive care to adult patients with acute and chronic conditions
- Coordinated care for multiple patients, ensuring safety and quality standards
- IV insertion and medication administration
- Wound care including dressing changes and infection prevention
- NG tube management and feeding assistance
- Executed effective time management across multiple patients to optimize care delivery
- Recognition of early signs of deterioration
- Educated patients on medication compliance and self-care strategies to enhance recovery
- Discharge planning and coordination of follow-up care
- Building foundational independence in patient care decision-making
Education
BSN - Nursing
Bethel University
McKenzie, TN05-2020
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Wound management
- Discharge planning
- Chronic management
- Transition planning
- Care coordination
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Quality focus
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Leadership potential
- Leadership potential
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), TN (Compact)
- BLS, American Heart Association, 08/27
- ACLS, American Heart Association, 01/27
Degree
BSN, RN
Timeline
Cardiac Med-Surg RN
TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center (LRS)
02.2026 - Current
Neuro Med-Surg/Telemetry RN
Deaconess Gateway Hospital (LRS)
02.2025 - 02.2026
Rehabilitation RN
Mercy Hospital Southeast (Advantis Medical)
03.2024 - 10.2024
Rehabilitation RN
Ascension St. Thomas (Synergy Staffing)
05.2023 - 08.2023
Med-Surg RN
Lourdes DeBerry Special Needs Correctional Facility
07.2022 - 05.2023
Rehabilitation RN
West Tennessee Healthcare
10.2020 - 09.2021
Med-Surg RN
Jackson Purchase Medical Center
06.2020 - 10.2020
BSN - Nursing
Bethel University