LATOYA K ELMES

Work History

Interventional Pain Nurse Practitioner

National Spine and Pain Center

05.2018 - Current

Obtains patient medical history and conduct physical examinations for patients assigned by supervising physician/Medical Director .
Conducts follow-up visits independently and consistent with organization's guidelines
Performs joint and trigger point injections
Manages, refills and analyzes Intrathecal Pain Pumps
Updates patient records while verifying accuracy during each patient appointment
Analyzes test data to determine need for follow-up appointments and further treatment options
Develops medical care plans under physician supervision, including recommending treatment options and periodically assessing patient medical needs and responses to treatments
Delivers quality care while maintaining all company metrics pertaining to productivity
Participates and maintains several roles in various research studies (Upgrade, Gruenthal, Semnur)
Prescribes and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
Facilitates patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers such as physical therapy and psychotherapy when appropriate. Refers to specialist : I.E. Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery, and Psychiatry.
Develops medical diagnoses, appropriate treatment plan, prescribes medical regimen, and educates patients/family regarding diagnosis and plan of care and disease prevention and health promotion.
Effectively cares and renders services for Workman's Compensation patients
Coordinates with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions. Focus on medical management treatment, patient follow-up, and health screening as well as enhancing patient wellness with health education and counseling in regard to pain management.
Performes comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
Assesses patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Prescribes medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments. Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Assisted practice in marketing efforts to promote practice to other health care providers with goal of obtaining new patients.

Clinical Resource Manager

Jackson Memorial Hospital

05.2017 - 05.2018

Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with regulatory standards.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Handled patient discharge planning, arranging for follow-up care after leaving healthcare facility.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Established and maintained quality control standards.
Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.

Charge Nurse, Mother-Baby Unit

Jackson Memorial Hospital

12.2015 - 05.2017

Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives, helped achieve designated Baby-Friendly Hospital status.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Developed and implemented specific nursing care plans to cater to individual patient needs.
Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.

Onsite Nurse Liaison

Humana

06.2010 - 12.2015

Collected data about patient care problems and prepared reports.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

ER Clinical Care Coordinator

Jackson Health Systems

01.2008 - 01.2010

Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented patient and clinical care activities.
Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
Devised and implemented clinical protocols to ensure high-quality patient care.
Established and maintained effective communication with staff and physicians to promote high quality patient care.
Upheld quality assurance procedures to maintain patient safety and satisfaction.
Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service

Registered Nurse II, Telemetry/Charge Nurse

Memorial Hospital Pembroke

01.2006 - 01.2008

Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care

Traveling Registered Nurse

Holy Cross Hospital

01.2004 - 01.2006

Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.

Staff Nurse, Surgical 8A/C

Orlando Regional Medical Center

01.2003 - 01.2004

Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Maintained high infection control standards.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.

Staff Nurse, Transplant

Jackson Health System

01.2001 - 01.2003

Heart/ Lung Transplant, CT, ENT, GU
Progressive Care Unit

Summary

Overview

Work History

Interventional Pain Nurse Practitioner

Clinical Resource Manager

Charge Nurse, Mother-Baby Unit

Onsite Nurse Liaison

ER Clinical Care Coordinator

Registered Nurse II, Telemetry/Charge Nurse

Traveling Registered Nurse

Staff Nurse, Surgical 8A/C

Staff Nurse, Transplant

Education

Post Master's Certification - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Master of Science - Health Leadership And Administration

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Skills

Additional Information

Certification

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