LATOYA FRANKLIN
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with 14 years in high acuity pediatric, cardiac, and neonatal care. Specializes in clinical decision-making, risk assessment, and patient safety, effectively applying guidelines and escalating care as needed. Skilled in translating complex medical information for patients and interdisciplinary teams, with a background in clinical education and quality improvement. Seeking to leverage expertise in digital health and AI-enabled clinical evaluation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Assessment Team (NAT)
Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta, GA
04.2023 - Current
- Apply NRP protocols to ensure safe, evidence-based interventions during high-risk deliveries
- Systematically assess neonatal conditions using clinical frameworks, identifying risk patterns and initiating evidence-based interventions
- Evaluate maternal and neonatal risk factors in real time and escalate care based on evolving conditions
- Translated complex clinical information into clear, structured guidance to enhance safety, comprehension, and timely escalation
- Collaborated with clinical and operational teams to align on care decisions and prioritize safety and workflow improvements
OCS (Organ Care System) Specialist I
TransMedics, Inc.
Atlanta, Remote
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Monitored real-time clinical data, relaying critical updates to multidisciplinary teams
- Ensured safe use of advanced clinical technology systems in transplant environments
- Delivered training and user support, enhancing system adoption and user proficiency
- Analyzed post case outcomes and contributed to evaluation workflows, identifying trends to improve system performance and clinical safety
Travel Nurse, Cardiac Stepdown Unit (CSU)
Varies Pediatric Hospitals
Palo Alto, CA & Dallas, TX
05.2018 - 02.2023
- Identified clinical deterioration, facilitating timely escalation of care to ensure patient safety
- Coordinated interdisciplinary communication to streamline patient care and improve collaboration
- Provided advanced clinical care to complex pediatric populations, enhancing patient outcomes
Charge Nurse, Cardiac Stepdown Unit (CSU) & Neurology
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
09.2013 - 06.2022
- Managed nightshift operations, directing nursing teams in high-acuity settings to ensure optimal patient care
- Oversaw patient assignments, prioritizing safety and enhancing workflow efficiency
- Facilitated team decision-making and escalated complex cases to improve patient outcomes
Cardiac Clinical Educator, Cardiac Stepdown Unit (CSU)
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Developed structured orientation programs that ensured compliance with safety standards and improved new nurse integration
- Led onboarding and training initiatives for new graduate nurses to enhance clinical readiness
- Conducted competency assessments to identify skill gaps and facilitated targeted performance improvement strategies
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Stepdown Unit (CSU)
Children's of Alabama
07.2012 - 09.2013
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama-Birmingham
Birmingham, ALSkills
- Project management
- Clinical project management
- Clinical program oversight
- Training development
- Telemetry education
- Clinical support programming
- Data analysis
- Risk mitigation
- Program management
- Strategic planning
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Employee training and development
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- Active Registered Nurse, Georgia, California, New York
- Certified Pediatric Nurse, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
- BCLS, American Heart Association (AHA)
- PALS, American Heart Association (AHA)
- NRP, American Heart Association (AHA)
Timeline
OCS (Organ Care System) Specialist I
TransMedics, Inc.
06.2024 - 06.2025
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Assessment Team (NAT)
Grady Memorial Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Cardiac Clinical Educator, Cardiac Stepdown Unit (CSU)
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
11.2019 - 06.2020
Travel Nurse, Cardiac Stepdown Unit (CSU)
Varies Pediatric Hospitals
05.2018 - 02.2023
Charge Nurse, Cardiac Stepdown Unit (CSU) & Neurology
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
09.2013 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Stepdown Unit (CSU)
Children's of Alabama
07.2012 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama-Birmingham