LATOYA ELMES
Miramar,FL
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse Practitioner with 25 years of experience in chronic disease management across diverse populations, committed to enhancing patient care through exceptional time management and prioritization skills. Proven ability to adapt to dynamic healthcare environments, foster positive patient relationships, and promote holistic health outcomes. Dedicated to continuous professional development and staying informed of industry advancements to ensure the highest standards of care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Triage Nurse Practitioner
Harmony Cares
Jacksonville, FL
11.2024 - Current
- Manage between 30-35 complex cases daily. Conducting thorough evaluations and provide comprehensive urgent care services to various patient demographics, facilitating prompt and effective medical interventions.
- Helped implement strategies and worked beyond standard hours, to optimize urgent care triage team performance and improve patient service.
- Utilize telehealth technologies to remotely monitor patients progress while providing timely interventions when needed. Monitor patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Maintain thorough documentation of all clinical encounters, adhering to HIPAA regulations while facilitating clear communication among team members.
- Educate patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and health promotion strategies.
- Monitor patient progress, adjusting treatment plans based on clinical findings and feedback.
Nurse Practitioner
Landmark Health
Orlando, FL
05.2023 - Current
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Administered care for a panel of over 280 patients with complex co-morbidities, utilizing thorough monitoring and proactive interventions to address disease progression effectively.
- Managed after-hours and weekend patient inquiries for urgent or emergent care, ensuring seamless access to necessary medical services.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Provided elderly patients with preventative health measures including vaccinations, screenings, medication adjustments according to age-related needs
- Provided palliative care and transitioned patients to hospice by providing open communication, assessing the patients needs and ensuring a smooth shift in care goals.
- Participated in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
Interventional Pain Nurse Practitioner
National Spine and Pain Center
Winter Park, FL
05.2018 - 05.2023
- Successfully managed care for 25-30 patients per day, and over 125 visits per week.
- Conducted follow-up visits independently and consistent with organization's guidelines.
- Performed joint and trigger point injections.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Managed, refills and analyzes Intrathecal Pain Pumps.
- Served as a Sub-Investigator clinician for the clinical trials site, ensuring all elements of clinical trials work are completed in compliance with standard operating procedures (Upgrade, Gruenthal, Semnur, etc.)
- Delivered quality care while maintaining all company metrics pertaining to productivity.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers such as physical therapy and psychotherapy when appropriate. Refers to specialist : I.E. Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery, and Psychiatry.
- Developed medical diagnoses, appropriate treatment plan, prescribes medical regimen, and educates patients/family regarding diagnosis and plan of care and disease prevention and health promotion.
- Effectively cared and rendered services for Workman's Compensation patients.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments. Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Assisted practice in marketing efforts to promote practice to other health care providers with goal of obtaining new patients.
- Conducted training sessions for new providers, taught procedures, ensured a high standard of care and consistency across the team.
Nurse Clinical Resource Manager
Jackson Health System, JMH
Miami, FL
05.2015 - 05.2018
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with regulatory standards.
- Handled patient discharge planning, arranging for follow-up care after leaving healthcare facility.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Established and maintained quality control standards.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
Education
Post Master's Certification - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Barry University
Miami, FL05-2017
Master of Science - Executive Nursing Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL05-2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL05-2001
Skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Handles pressure effectively
- Palliative Care
- Advanced skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Patient Charting Systems-Power Chart, Cerner, Epic, ModMed, Athena, Ubiquity, Aprima
- Precepting
- Team-based collaboration
- Analytical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
Certification
- AANP Board Certification (2027)
- DEA License (7/27)
- BLS/ACLS Certified
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society Member
- Florida Association of Nurse Practitioners (FLANP) Member
Timeline
Triage Nurse Practitioner
Harmony Cares
11.2024 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Landmark Health
05.2023 - Current
Interventional Pain Nurse Practitioner
National Spine and Pain Center
05.2018 - 05.2023
Nurse Clinical Resource Manager
Jackson Health System, JMH
05.2015 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Executive Nursing Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
Post Master's Certification - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Barry University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Miami