Latoya Davis
Columbia,SC
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Registered Nurse, General Surgery
Prisma Health Tuomey
10.2022 - Current
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and nonpharmacological pain management interventions
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake
- Utilized Software and Software to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
Registered Nurse
Pruitt Health Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
05.2006 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Streamlined patient care processes for increased efficiency and improved quality of care.
- Assisted in the onboarding process for new hires, offering guidance and mentorship to help them acclimate quickly to their roles.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing a thorough double-check system and providing ongoing education for staff members.
Charge Nurse
Prisma Health Richland
05.2019 - 10.2022
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
Registered Nurse
NHC- Parklane
01.2018 - 09.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Magnolia Manor Nursing Home
01.2015 - 06.2018
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
CM Tucker Nursing Center
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heartland of Columbia
05.2008 - 01.2015
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC12-2025
Nursing-BSN -
Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC11.2020
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC12.2018
Nursing, LPN -
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC05.2006
Skills
- Vitals Monitoring
- Nursing Consultation
- Patient Examination
- Chronic Disease Management
- Care Coordination
- Infection Control
- Documentation
- Wound Care
- Intake and Discharge
- Nursing Performance assessment
- Medication and IV Administration
- EMR/ EHR
Certification
- ACLS, 12/01/23
- BLS, 04/01/23
- Registered Nurse, 04/02/2019
- License Practical Nurse 7/06/2006
Daisy Award recipent for October 2024
2 times Daisy award recipient for October 2024
Timeline
Charge Registered Nurse, General Surgery
Prisma Health Tuomey
10.2022 - Current
Charge Nurse
Prisma Health Richland
05.2019 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
NHC- Parklane
01.2018 - 09.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Magnolia Manor Nursing Home
01.2015 - 06.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
CM Tucker Nursing Center
01.2012 - 01.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heartland of Columbia
05.2008 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse
Pruitt Health Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
05.2006 - Current
Nursing-BSN -
Claflin University
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Midlands Technical College
Nursing, LPN -
Midlands Technical College
- ACLS, 12/01/23
- BLS, 04/01/23
- Registered Nurse, 04/02/2019
- License Practical Nurse 7/06/2006
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Claflin University
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