LaToya Kirkman
Willis,MI
Summary
REGISTERED NURSE – Seeking employment in nursing where I can utilize my nursing education and skills that will enable me to grow as a nurse and provide exceptional patient care.
· Hardworking and energetic; flexible, adapts easily to change of environment and work schedule
· Maintain critical thinking skills essential to providing competent and dignified patient care
· Personable with a positive attitude; interface effectively with patients, families, and nursing staff
· Learns skills quickly and efficiently
· Performs well under pressure
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infusion Nurse
Naven Health (Infinity Infusion Nursing)
Bannockburn, IL
07.2022 - Current
- Administered IV and subcutaneous medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Administered prescribed medication and treatments in alignment with nursing standards.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored new nurses during orientation regarding proper policy and procedure during direct patient care and medication administration.
- Participated with clinical trials and performed physical examinations, collected specimens, and conducted laboratory tests as required by the study protocol.
Assistant Nurse Supervisor
Arrow Strategies/Detroit Health Department
Detroit, MI
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Manage the clinical site for Covid Testing.
- Perform Covid testing via nasal swab of clients.
- Run Abbott Machines for processing Covid test.
- Oriented, assessed and mentored staff on correct procedures and clinical skills.
- Maintained compliance with guidelines such as HIPAA and OSHA.
- Managed special clinics and adjusted schedules to account for expected changes in service demands.
- Kept clinical supplies at optimal levels.
- Worked closely with executives to administer operations, staff, resources and budget management.
- Managed performance of clinical staff, reviewing task completion, prioritization and report quality.
Triage Nurse
Residential Hospice
Troy, MI
12.2019 - 08.2021
- Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints.
- Rendered telephone advice according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Collected data to represent symptom onset, presenting problem and medical diagnoses.
- Educated patients and family to assist with end of life care.
- Documented services discussed and provided details in electronic medical records.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Collaborated with the Health Care Team and family to provide quality care.
Staff Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
Detroit, MI
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
- Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Monitor Telemetry and Interpret EKG strips.
- Administered blood products and TPN.
- Performed wound care and assessment.
Inpatient Hospice Nurse
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care
Detroit, MI
10.2016 - 11.2019
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in pain management, wound care and medication dosing.
- Utilized effective interpersonal, writing and active listening skills to build and cultivate positive relationships with patients, caregivers and physicians.
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Patient Care Technician
Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital
Ypsilanti, MI
08.2006 - 09.2009
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Helped patients' feel independent and dignified by assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Monitored, measured and documented patients' vital signs in EMR system.
- Perform blood draws and place IV lines.
- Provided training for new staff regarding blood draws and placing IV lines.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Breckinridge School of Nursing At ITT Tech
Canton09.2015
Skills
- Nursing assignments
- Electronic charting skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Administration
- Telemetry and Advanced Cardiac Care
- Ventilator care
- Tracheostomy care
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification [2022 to present]
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification [2022 to present]
Timeline
Infusion Nurse
Naven Health (Infinity Infusion Nursing)
07.2022 - Current
Assistant Nurse Supervisor
Arrow Strategies/Detroit Health Department
08.2021 - 05.2022
Triage Nurse
Residential Hospice
12.2019 - 08.2021
Staff Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
08.2018 - 06.2020
Inpatient Hospice Nurse
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care
10.2016 - 11.2019
Patient Care Technician
Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital
08.2006 - 09.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Breckinridge School of Nursing At ITT Tech
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification [2022 to present]
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification [2022 to present]
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