LaToya McCombs-Martin
Piedmont,SC
Summary
An ambitious individual pursuing a leadership position within a company that has values that align with my career goals. I am eager to contribute developed knowledge in a leadership role that promotes quality healthcare and decreases healthcare disparities throughout our hospital community. This can be made possible by guiding staff members to provide safe and seamless transitions of care with every patient that we encounter. I have many years of experience in Critical Care, Acute Care, Long Term Care,and Community settings. Successful at working with all levels of healthcare providers, physicians and administrators to address patient needs. Most importantly, I am driven with a strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager-Hospital Care Management
Prisma Health Greenville
Greenville, SC, SC
04.2023 - Current
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluated nursing notes to confirm completeness and accuracy of descriptions outlining nursing care provided and corresponding patient responses.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Collaborated with payers to obtain authorization for requested services when applicable.
- Analyzed data from various sources including claims information, laboratory results and medication histories to identify potential risks or gaps in care.
- Created discharge plans that ensure continuity of care after hospitalization or clinic visits.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Prisma Health Upstate
Greenville, SC
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Delivered primary care for patients and handled diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
Case Manager
Greenville Memorial Hospital
Greenville, SC
05.2017 - 04.2023
- Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
- Collaborated with various healthcare providers to facilitate delivery of services.
- Reviewed effectiveness of treatment for individual and family situations.
- Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
- Collaborated with different disciplines to provide cohesive care to patients.
- Informed patients and families of treatment options and at-home care strategies to reduce unnecessary burden on hospital resources.
- Coordinated resources from diverse providers for intervention plans.
- Coordinated between various entities to manage cases.
- Optimized program resource utilization to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
Registered Nurse Administrator
Shiloh Home Care Services
Greenville, SC
02.2020 - 08.2022
- Evaluated staffing requirements based on patient census and acuity levels.
- Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
Nurse Practitioner-Hospitalist
Prisma Health Upstate
Laurens, SC
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Prescribed medication, including controlled substances.
- Reviewed lab test results.
- Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and healthcare team.
- Complied with hospital policies and procedures to promote patient safety and positive outcomes.
- Communicated, updated and advocated care plans to patients and family.
- Worked with multiple healthcare disciplines to manage patient care.
Registered Nurse-Emergency Trauma
Greenville Hospital System
Greenville, SC
01.2013 - 03.2020
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Provided necessary health education training for patients. Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Greenville Hospital System
Greenville, SC
05.2009 - 12.2016
- Intubation
- Mechanical Ventilator Management
- Trach downsizing
- Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses, including COPD and asthma.
- Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools. Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
- Educated patients about their treatments.
- Provided diagnoses and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems, including MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, pneumonia.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Monitored patients with acute conditions.
Patient Care Technician
Greenville Hospital System
Greenville, SC
03.2005 - 11.2009
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Obtained vitals for a floor of 32.
- Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.
- Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies. patients per shift.
Mental Health Specialist
Greenville County DSN Board
Greenville, SC
08.2000 - 11.2006
- Assist individuals with Activities of Daily Living. Provided a safe environment to promote independence within a Community Training Home.
- Adhered to HIPAA confidentiality requirements by safeguarding files.
- Referred clients to external resources for additional support.
- Created client treatment plans based on assessments and goals.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Clemson University
Clemson, SC05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Clemson University
Clemson, SC12.2016
Associates - Nursing
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC12.2012
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC05.2009
Skills
- RN Case Management
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Conflict resolution
- Case assessments
- Medical chart documentation
- Schedule management
- Patient relations
- Hospital coordination
- Census goals
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Patient safety
- Performance metrics
- Healthcare delivery
- New staff mentoring
- Exemplary communication
- Medication and IV administration
- Workflow and Patient Management
- Seizure management
- Tracheostomy care
- Telemetry and Advanced Cardiac Care
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Patient rights advocacy
- Ventilator care
- Customer assistance
- Patient data confidentiality
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- TNCC
- NIHSS
- PALS
- ACLS
- Medication Assistance Training - 2021
- LARC(Long Acting Reversible Contraception)
- Nexplanon
- ANCC-Certification Pending
Timeline
Nurse Manager-Hospital Care Management
Prisma Health Greenville
04.2023 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Prisma Health Upstate
05.2022 - 04.2023
Nurse Practitioner-Hospitalist
Prisma Health Upstate
08.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse Administrator
Shiloh Home Care Services
02.2020 - 08.2022
Case Manager
Greenville Memorial Hospital
05.2017 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse-Emergency Trauma
Greenville Hospital System
01.2013 - 03.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Greenville Hospital System
05.2009 - 12.2016
Patient Care Technician
Greenville Hospital System
03.2005 - 11.2009
Mental Health Specialist
Greenville County DSN Board
08.2000 - 11.2006
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Clemson University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Clemson University
Associates - Nursing
Greenville Technical College
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Greenville Technical College
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