La Toya Newsome
Fresno,TX
Summary
Experienced critical care nurse with 19 years of dedicated service seeking new growth opportunities in the nursing field. Committed to providing holistic, collaborative care to patients and achieving optimal outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and effective communication, ensuring seamless coordination among healthcare teams. Service-oriented approach ensures patients have the most pleasant hospital experience possible.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baylor St. Luke's Hospital
06.2005 - 01.2024
- Assisted in the implementation of Epic, ensuring accurate documentation and efficient workflow
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds, contributing valuable insights and recommendations for patient care plans
- Served as the charge/resource person for colleagues regarding complex cases requiring specialized nursing interventions
- Precepted/mentored new nurses through orientation programs by sharing knowledge about best practices in real life clinical settings
- Assisted in emergency bedside procedures
- Participated actively in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and safety measures
- Participated actively in continuing education programs to stay updated on advancements in nursing practice
- Supported research initiatives within the healthcare facility by collecting data or participating in data analysis processes
- Created a teaching tool for CHF patients which encouraged post discharge self care, compliance, and need for frequent readmissions
- Established a procedure cart which improved efficiency and waste of supplies during emergency bedside procedures
- Volunteered to participate in hospital wide skills check off
Registered Nurse
State Health Agency
07.2010 - 10.2016
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Functioned in multiple roles including CCU, ICU, ER, Observation, and PCU
Education
Bachelor's degree - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
Houston, TX05.2010
Associate's degree - Nursing
Houston Community College
Houston, TX05.2005
Skills
- CCU experience and all related modalities and treatment
- Epic/EMR
- Triage
- Infection Control Training
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Nursing staff leadership
- Organized
- Patient Advocacy
- Compassionate
- Multitasking
Certification
- RN License
- CPR Certification
- RN, 06/30/26, TX
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
Accomplishments
"Nurse Nightingale Hero" award recipient in 2016
CCU nurse of the year award recipient twice
Featured in Hospital "Forces of Magnetism" booklet
Affiliations
- Registered Nurse - Expires 2025
- CCRN - Expires 2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse
State Health Agency
07.2010 - 10.2016
Registered Nurse
Baylor St. Luke's Hospital
06.2005 - 01.2024
Associate's degree - Nursing
Houston Community College
- RN License
- CPR Certification
- RN, 06/30/26, TX
Bachelor's degree - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
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