Latoya Compton
Billings,MO
Summary
Empathetic and qualified Family Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing over 10 years of experience in diagnosing, evaluating and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management, prioritization and continuing education.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse-practitioner
CoxHealth
Bariatric Surgery And Advanced Surgery Center
07.2022 - Current
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans, along with identifying abnormal findings
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Participated in hospital committees or working groups to promote quality improvement initiatives.
- Performed initial consults for insurance visits including diagnostic follow up, and post surgical follow ups for Bariatric Surgery candidate
- Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.
- Ordered and analyzed tests such as x-rays, Ultrasound, CT scans and MRIs to help diagnose post surgical complications related to Bariatric Surgery.
Nurse Practitioner
CoxHealth
Cox Senior Health - Post Acute Care
07.2013 - 07.2022
- Assessed patient condition, submitted treatment plan and conducted ongoing follow-up of condition.
- Maintained accurate patient medical record to comply with policies and regulations and support continuity of care.
- Performed physical examination, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and documented observations and results in patient chart.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Managed care of critically ill patients with hypertension, diabetes, renal failure, cardiac disease, neurological disease.
- Provided palliative care ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
- Conducted rounds in nursing homes to check on admitted patients and provide care.
- Coordinated care with patients, families, physical/occupation/speech therapies along with home health and hospice organizations.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Cox College
Springfield, MO05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cox College
Springfield, MO12.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cox College
Springfield, MO12.2007
Licensed Practical Nursing Program - LPN With IV Certification
Gibson Technical Center
Reeds Spring, MO08.2001
Skills
- Patient Rehabilitation
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Managing Prescription Refills
- Critical Thinking
- Bariatric Medicine
- Geriatric Medicine
- Interpreting Laboratory Results
- Pre-Operative Evaluations
- Differential Diagnosis
- Medication Prescribing
- Discharge Summaries
- Weight Loss Protocol
Timeline
Nurse-practitioner
CoxHealth
07.2022 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
CoxHealth
07.2013 - 07.2022
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Cox College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cox College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cox College
Licensed Practical Nursing Program - LPN With IV Certification
Gibson Technical Center