La'Toya Hunter
Miami,FL
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse with a strong background in patient monitoring and care across various medical conditions. Proven track record of delivering exceptional patient care through clear communication and sharp critical-thinking abilities. Committed to upholding safety standards and well-versed in infection control measures. Collaborative team player who consistently follows health protocols and works effectively within interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Register Nurse,
Jackson Health System
05.2023 - Current
- Communicated with physicians and other nurses to discuss patient status changes or care plan adjustments.
- Responsible for 3-4 critically ill patients ranging from young adult to geriatric, including post-operative, alcohol withdrawal, drug overdose, septic shock, and respiratory failure.
- Responsible for titration of critical drips including Heparin, Insulin, Sedatives, and Norepinephrine.
- Management of care for patients dependent on BiPAP, High-Flow and ventilator.
- Implemented and monitored patient care plans, recording, managed medical charts and communicating patient condition as appropriate.
- Stabilized patients experiencing emergency complications and decompensations.
- Maintained patient privacy and confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA regulations and protocols.
- Administered oral, IV and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments.
- Dressed, cleaned and redressed wounds for optimum healing.
- Worked with interdisciplinary team to organize and implement patient care plans.
- Precepting nurses, educating on specific patient population on unit.
PATIENT CARE ASSOCIATE
JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
04.2004 - 04.2023
- Provided pre and post-operative care for 32 beds.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment
- Collating with patient wound care for pressure ulcers and surgical site wounds/dressing.
- Followed strict infection control and prevention measures and correctly handled all biological material.
- Monitored patient response to treatment plans by collecting, documenting, and reported unusual findings to nurse supervisor.
- Delivered exceptional care by working with RNs to address deviations in patient vitals and responses.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Miami, FloridaAssociate of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Miami, FLSkills
- Evidence-based communication
- Critical Thinking
- Patient detailed assessment analysis
- Technology and Software proficiency
- Efficient data organization
- Patient/Family Health literacy Education
- Direct Patient Clinical Care Assistance
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- Wound Care
- Domestic Violence
Timeline
Register Nurse,
Jackson Health System
05.2023 - Current
PATIENT CARE ASSOCIATE
JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
04.2004 - 04.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Miami Dade College
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