LaToya Smith Brooks
Licensed Practical Nurse
Calumet City,IL
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jackson Park Supportive Living
Chicago, IL
01.2009 - 05.2012
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Somerset Place Apartments
Chicago, IL
02.2006 - 03.2010
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Performed physical and mental assessments of psychiatric patients.
- Encouraged positive behavior change by reinforcing desired behaviors through reward systems.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for patients in a residential setting.
- Supported the development of therapeutic relationships between clients and providers.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments as needed.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care services provided in accordance with agency policy and procedures.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cermak Health Services
Chicago, IL
01.2002 - 02.2006
- Cared for prisoners suffering from contagious illnesses or conditions, including influenza, lice, and gastrointestinal bugs.
- Evaluated inmates for suicidal ideation or other mental health concerns; referred to appropriate healthcare professionals when indicated.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Maintained staff safety during prisoner treatments by observing all security procedures and regulations.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital
Chicago, IL
05.2001 - 08.2005
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Gpvernor State University
University Park, IL01-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
South Suburban College of Cook County
South Holland, IL05-2012
LPN - Nursing
Dawson Community College
Chicago, IL05-2001
Skills
- Samples collection
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- HIPAA compliance
- Preventive care
- Caring for wounds
- Patient assessments
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Patient evaluations
- Point Click Care EMR documentation
Certification
- CPR BLS Certified
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jackson Park Supportive Living
01.2009 - 05.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
Somerset Place Apartments
02.2006 - 03.2010
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cermak Health Services
01.2002 - 02.2006
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital
05.2001 - 08.2005
- CPR BLS Certified
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Gpvernor State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
South Suburban College of Cook County
LPN - Nursing
Dawson Community College
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