Latoya Haynes

• Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
• Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
• Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.

Monitored progress of patients in recovery from drug addiction.

• Conducted assessments of client's mental health needs and risks related to substance use.

• Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
• Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
• Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
• Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
• Assisted Electrophysiologist with patients who needed pacemakers and with those who currently have pacemakers by setting up Medtronic, Boston Scientific, and other pacemaker machines.

• Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
• Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
• Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
• Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
• Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
• Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
• Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.

• Assisted in the collection of plasma donations from donors.
• Conducted required safety checks to ensure compliance with all regulations.
• Educated donors about the importance of donating plasma safely and responsibly.
• Performed nursing assessments and documented patient histories, vital signs and test results.