Latoya Durant
Bridgeport,CT
Summary
Patient-oriented, compassionate Nurse with an extensive history in direct patient care, leadership, and healthcare administration. Highly accomplished in precepting and educating healthcare teams to enhance patient care standards. Skilled in administering quality care to patients in long-term, home, hospice, urology care, medical-surgical, step-down and rehabilitative environments. Demonstrated leadership abilities that guide teams towards excellence in producing positive patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Nurse
Constellation Hospice
Norwalk, Connecticut
03.2024 - Current
- Administered medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with physician orders.
- Performed physical assessments, wound care, comfort care, and other nursing interventions as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Ensured compliance with hospice policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, documentation.
- Reported changes in patient status promptly to supervisor or attending physician.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers.
- Provided direct patient care including wound management, medication administration, assessments, and treatments.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records using electronic medical record systems.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels.
- Provided physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and their families.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians while monitoring for side effects.
- Monitored vital signs, observed changes in condition, and reported any concerns to physician.
- Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition and symptom management.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as pain crisis or respiratory distress.
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Performed advanced nursing functions such as wound care or urinal catheterization according to established standards of practice.
LPN Charge Nurse
Maplewood Senior Living of Strawberry Hill
Norwalk, Connecticut
03.2024 - Current
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
LPN Urology Nurse
Nationals Nurse Agency
Hartford, CT
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Assisted patients with catheterization and other urological procedures.
- Provided patient education about urological conditions, medications, and treatments.
- Performed routine assessments of patients' vital signs and urine output levels.
- Conducted post-operative care for patients recovering from urological surgeries.
- Administered prescribed medications to treat urinary tract infections or other urological issues.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits, treatments, and progress notes.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record system.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
LPN Charge Nurse
Bridges By EPOCH
Norwalk, Connecticut
08.2018 - 01.2022
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Participated in creating a safe environment by following fire safety regulations.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
COVID-19 Vaccinator
Stamford Health
Stamford, Connecticut
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Conducted patient assessments to determine eligibility for COVID-19 vaccination.
- Prepared and administered vaccines according to established protocols.
- Instructed patients on vaccine administration, side effects, and post-vaccination care.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions following vaccinations.
- Assisted with scheduling appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations.
- Ensured proper disposal of used needles, syringes, and other medical waste materials related to vaccination services.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Supported the development of educational materials about the benefits of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
- Educated patients on vaccine efficacy, potential side effects, and post-vaccination care.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for documentation and patient tracking.
Education
Diploma - Lpn
Stone Academy
West Haven, CT04-2016
Phlebotomist
American Red Cross
New Haven, CT02-2003
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science
Goodwin Business School
New Haven, CT04-1998
High School Diploma -
Liberty High
Bridgeport, CT03-1996
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Hospice care
- Emergency response
- Patient evaluation
- Care planning
Timeline
Hospice Nurse
Constellation Hospice
03.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Maplewood Senior Living of Strawberry Hill
03.2024 - Current
COVID-19 Vaccinator
Stamford Health
03.2021 - 05.2021
LPN Urology Nurse
Nationals Nurse Agency
08.2020 - 07.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Bridges By EPOCH
08.2018 - 01.2022
Diploma - Lpn
Stone Academy
Phlebotomist
American Red Cross
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science
Goodwin Business School
High School Diploma -
Liberty High