LaToya R. Greer
Chicago,IL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Now looking to transition beyond the bedside.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
UChicago Medicine
Homewood, IL
01.2025 - Current
- Administers medications and monitored patient responses in compliance with established protocols.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educates patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Conducts comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and coordinate appropriate interventions.
- Utilizes critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Wellness RN
Paul Simon Job Corps
Chicago, IL
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Charted on student conditions, keeps immunization records up to date
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Assessed vitals
- Implemented infection control protocols to enhance student's safety standards.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered patient care, including medication management and health assessments.
Outpatient Rehab RN
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
Chicago, IL
02.2018 - 02.2023
- Completed prior authorizations for medications
- Assisted physicians with all outpatient care activities including patient flow, patient preparation, medication orders and treatments
- Performed telephone triage, ordered outpatient therapies, diagnostic testing
- Performed telehealth video visits
- Performed wound care
Remote Utilization Management RN
Blue Cross Blue Shield HCSC
Downers Grove, IL
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Evaluated the appropriateness of healthcare services for patient's
- Ensured patients received the correct level of care
- Utilized Interqual criteria
- Analyzed patient's medical records and documentation
- Performed concurrent reviews using appropriate criteria for proper patient classification and ongoing hospitalization
- Possesses knowledge of managed care procedures
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Resurrection University
Chicago, IL01-2016
Practical Nurse Diploma - undefined
Kennedy King College
Chicago, IL01-2009
Associate of Arts - undefined
Richard J. Daley College
Chicago, IL01-2008
Skills
- Qualifications: Current unrestricted RN license in IL, AHA BLS/CPR certified
- Computer software/ frameworks: Epic, Cerner, Microsoft Office, Interqual
- Medication administration
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UChicago Medicine
01.2025 - Current
Wellness RN
Paul Simon Job Corps
12.2023 - 01.2024
Remote Utilization Management RN
Blue Cross Blue Shield HCSC
09.2021 - 12.2021
Outpatient Rehab RN
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
02.2018 - 02.2023
Practical Nurse Diploma - undefined
Kennedy King College
Associate of Arts - undefined
Richard J. Daley College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Resurrection University