LaToya Duckworth
Cincinnati,IA
Summary
Professional healthcare provider prepared for this role. Adept at patient care, medical procedures, and clinical documentation. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in critical thinking and time management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Unit Manager
CommuniCare Health Centers
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
RN
Select Speciality Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
LPN, Wound Care Nurse
Hyde Park Health Center
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Conducted thorough assessments of wounds to determine the appropriate course of treatment.
- Effectively managed caseloads, ensuring timely attention to all patients in need of wound care services.
LPN, Assistant Director of Nursing
Highlands Post Acute
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Contributed to the accreditation process by maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations for nursing standards.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures for safe medication administration, minimizing errors within the department.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
LPN Office Nurse
Lincoln Crawford Care Center
03.2010 - 04.2020
- Advocated on behalf of patients to ensure they received appropriate resources, support, and access to necessary services.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between different levels of care by coordinating services among various healthcare providers.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Capella Education
Minneapolis, MN03-2025
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Hondros College of Nursing
Westerville, OH12-2023
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Brown Mackie College
Cincinnati, OH03-2007
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
Timeline
RN, Unit Manager
CommuniCare Health Centers
08.2024 - Current
RN
Select Speciality Hospital
02.2024 - Current
LPN, Wound Care Nurse
Hyde Park Health Center
01.2022 - 02.2024
LPN, Assistant Director of Nursing
Highlands Post Acute
03.2020 - 02.2022
LPN Office Nurse
Lincoln Crawford Care Center
03.2010 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Capella Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Hondros College of Nursing
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Brown Mackie College
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