Hi, I’m
LaToya L. Kitchen
Muskegon,MI
Summary
Attentive and focused healthcare professional with seven months of hands-on experience in hospital environments. Successful in quickly building rapport with patients and families. Highly proficient in patient care, assessments, medication administration and health education.
Caring and compassionate Student Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load. Noted for attention to detail, work ethic and team mindedness.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Trinity Health, Muskegon , MI
Student Nurse Extern-RN
2022.01 - Current (2 years & 8 months)
Job overview
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures.
- Monitored each patient to meet appropriate care and document status changes.
- Communicated with patients and family members and provided updated information.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters and IVs.
Trinity Health-Muskegon, Muskegon , MI
Patient Care Assistant
2012.01 - 2022.01 (10 years)
Job overview
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities.
Education
Muskegon Community College , Muskegon, MI
No Degree from Nursing
04.2023
Muskegon High School , Muskegon, MI
High School Diploma
05.2002
Skills
- Health and Wellness Education
- Preventive Healthcare
- Diet and Nutrition
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Patient Care Assessment
- Compassionate and Caring
- Team Leadership
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Charting and Documentation
- Verbal and Written Communication
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse - Issued July 14, 2022.
Timeline
Student Nurse Extern-RN
Trinity Health
2022.01 - Current (2 years & 8 months)
Patient Care Assistant
Trinity Health-Muskegon
2012.01 - 2022.01 (10 years)
Muskegon Community College
No Degree from Nursing
Muskegon High School
High School Diploma
- Licensed Practical Nurse - Issued July 14, 2022.
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