Latoya Bush
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Versatile Registered Nurse with over 18 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes. Organized and knowledgeable experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health RN Field Nurse
Independence Home Health
West Palm Beach, FL
01.2022 - Current
- Assessed patient health by conducting physical examinations and evaluating medical histories.
- Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
- Developed personalized care plans for patients based on individual needs.
- Educated patients and families about disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures.
- Administering medications according to physician orders and monitoring side effects of medications.
- Instructed family members in basic nursing skills including wound care, injections, catheterization, and other treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Performed assessments of the patient's physical condition to determine their level of function and need for assistance with activities of daily living.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure or pulse rate to detect any changes in a patient's condition.
- Initiated referrals to appropriate community resources when needed.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients facing difficult decisions regarding their health care options.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss the progress of each patient's treatment plan.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning with physicians, social workers, case managers, therapists, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care plan.
- Maintained accurate records of all visits made to patients' homes along with any changes in their conditions or treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Ensured quality assurance standards are met through regular chart audits and review processes.
- Collaborated with local agencies to ensure continuity of care upon discharge from home health services.
- Contributed to research projects related to home health nursing practices.
- Attended continuing education courses related to home health nursing practices.
- Adhered strictly to infection control protocols while caring for clients in their homes.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the organization.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls from clients needing urgent attention at home.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Supported patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to improve comfort and quality of life and reduce pain.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Elite Medical Staffing
Winter Haven, FL
09.2020 - Current
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
Unit Manager
Pompano Health and Rehabilitation Center
Pompano Beach, FL
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Developed and implemented nursing unit policies, procedures, and standards of care.
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized care plans to meet those needs.
- Provided direct patient care on a regular basis as needed.
- Supervised staff members in the delivery of quality nursing care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, medications.
- Coordinated with other departments for admission and discharge planning activities.
- Monitored nursing staff performance to ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Promoted positive relationships between patients and families and healthcare team members.
- Ensured adequate staffing levels by recruiting, interviewing, hiring, orienting new employees.
- Conducted annual performance evaluations for all staff members under my supervision.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient outcomes and plan of care changes or updates.
- Investigated incidents and accidents related to patient safety issues; identified root causes; reported findings; proposed corrective actions.
- Adhered to established protocols for infection control measures within the unit.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop educational programs for staff members.
- Analyzed data from quality improvement reports; identified opportunities for improvement; implemented action plans accordingly.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to new managers in order to facilitate their transition into their roles.
- Reviewed and completed admission and discharge assessments.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Coordinated work activities and scheduling of medical, nursing and physical plant staff.
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Luminous Health and Wellness
Delray, FL
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Provide hands-on care to patients in drug and alcohol treatment
- Assist Director in managing clinical operations of the nursing department
- Develop nursing programs to ensure quality patient services
- Plan and assign workload to nursing staffs on shift basis
- Supervise and guide nursing staffs on their daily job duties
- Ensure nursing staffs follow department procedures and policies
- Identify department issues and recommend corrective actions
- Analyze audit results and implement audit recommendations
- Address patient complaints promptly to ensure patient satisfaction
- Ensure that nursing staffs perform assigned duties accurately and timely
- Attend regular meeting to discuss patient service updates, issues, and recommendations
- Ensure that the nursing programs comply with federal, state, and local standards.
- Created policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Monitored adherence to hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and accreditation standards.
- Served as a mentor for new graduates entering into the field of nursing.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians, families, staff members, and other healthcare professionals.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
- Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
- Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
- Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies set by board of trustees.
- Evaluated staff performance and prepared accurate reports detailing findings.
- Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
- Set and monitored achievement goals for nursing department consistent with established philosophy and standards of practice.
- Developed and maintained staffing schedule in accordance with contract terms, budget mandates and accreditation standards for nursing coverage.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
- Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
- Planned and implemented programs for health care or medical facilities supporting personnel administration and training.
- Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
- Coordinated work activities and scheduling of medical, nursing and physical plant staff.
- Reviewed non-contracted instrumentation for spine surgeries and initiated vendor contract evaluations in conjunction with operations staff and orthopedic spine and neurological spine specialists.
- Updated procedures necessary for compounding, mixing, packaging and labeling medications.
- Developed medical programs that promoted community health and research.
- Kept informed of advances in medicine and computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment.
- Administered fiscal operations for accounting, budget planning, authorizing expenditures and coordinating reporting.
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
- Coordinated the planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of nursing care plans.
- Assisted with recruitment and retention of nursing staff.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Signature Health Care of Buckhead
Atlanta, GA
08.2018 - 09.2020
- Provide hands-on care to patients in acute long-term care and rehabilitation skilled facility
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
Licensed Practical Nurse
VIP KIDZ (P.P.E.C.)
West Palm Beach, FL
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Administration of treatment, therapy, and medication to children that require prescribed pediatric extended care
- Nursing interventions
- Educational services for parent's or guardian's in caring for the child with special needs
- Interventions to promote normal development and psychosocial adaptation for children that have complex medical conditions that require continual care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
All Metro Health Care
West Palm Beach, FL
08.2010 - 08.2018
- Administration of treatments and medications to pediatric patients that requires prescribed pediatric extended care at home and school
- Observation for changes in the patient's condition and reports any changes to Director of Clinical Services or Clinical Supervisor
- Assess patients' condition during every visit and chart observations
- Perform evaluation tasks; Educate parents, guardians and or family members on proper home health care strategies and procedures
- Coordinate with Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Physicians and others that are involved in the patient's care plan.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
12.2021
Associates in Arts -
Palm Beach State College
08.2018
Practical Nurse -
Academy for Nursing and Health Occupation
12.2004
Medical Assistant -
Educational Services for Health Occupation
02.1997
Personnel Records specialist -
Adjutant General School
08.1996
Skills
- Data Collection
- Unit Administration
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- IV Setup
- Medication Distribution
- EMR Systems (PCP, Matrix, Kinnser, Axxess)
- Home Visits
- Wound Care Specialist
- Staff Supervision
Military Experience
Army, Personnel Records Specialist, 1996, 2000, Honorable, Personnel Records Specialist maintains military personnel DD201 file. A 201 file is set of documents maintained by the US government for members of the United States armed forces. 201 files contain documents describing the member's military and civilian education history.
Licensure Certification
BLS, American Heart Association, 05/2024
Timeline
Home Health RN Field Nurse
Independence Home Health
01.2022 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
Luminous Health and Wellness
03.2021 - 03.2022
Unit Manager
Pompano Health and Rehabilitation Center
01.2021 - 08.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Elite Medical Staffing
09.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Signature Health Care of Buckhead
08.2018 - 09.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
VIP KIDZ (P.P.E.C.)
08.2015 - 08.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
All Metro Health Care
08.2010 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associates in Arts -
Palm Beach State College
Practical Nurse -
Academy for Nursing and Health Occupation
Medical Assistant -
Educational Services for Health Occupation
Personnel Records specialist -
Adjutant General School
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