LaToya Gilbert
Kissimmee
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with 7 years of experience caring for patients within the acute care, medical surgical, and telemetry setting. Healthcare professional, well-versed in delivering comprehensive patient care across diverse clinical environments. Recognized for ability to adapt to changing needs and work collaboratively to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Known for strong organizational skills and compassionate approach, ensuring highest standard of care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Traveler
Aya Healthcare
08.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
- Elevated patient trust by establishing strong rapport and effectively addressing concerns related to their care plans or overall health status.
Registered Nurse
Orlando Health Dr. Phillips Hospital
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
Registered Nurse Traveler
TNAA
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Learned and developed unique skills, specialties and practices based on site and patient needs.
- Adjusted to new computer systems and new communities of nursing.
- Inserted and cared for catheters, feeding tubes and access sites.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
- Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to protect employees and patients.
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
11.2017 - 01.2021
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
- Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Registered Nurse
New Horizons
08.2017 - 12.2019
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Met training objectives by instructing new and prospective nursing staff in clinical skills and organizational procedures.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ameritech College of Healthcare
Draper, UT02.2019
Skills
- Medication administration expert
- Medical assessment
- Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- EKG Interpretation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2024-2026
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2024-2026
Education and Training
NIH Certified
Contact
Kissimmee, FL 34957
Timeline
Registered Nurse Traveler
Aya Healthcare
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Orlando Health Dr. Phillips Hospital
08.2022 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse Traveler
TNAA
01.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
11.2017 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
New Horizons
08.2017 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ameritech College of Healthcare
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