Latoysha L. Destin
Nursing
Bunkie,La
Summary
Master's degree in nursing and nearly a decade of hands-on patient care experience. Seeking to transition into a role within your organization to deliver exceptional care. Eager to leverage expertise, skills, and knowledge in an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse position to uphold healthcare standards and make a positive impact on the community.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Advanced Practice Experience
Work History
Hospice Triage Nurse
LHC Group – Lafayette
04.2024 - Current
- RN responsible for accepting phone calls from patients and their families and assisting with end-of-life care. If the patient’s needs cannot be met over the phone, it is my duty to assign nursing visits to assess the patient and communicate with staff on the patient's needs.
- Supervisor – Courtney Kelly – 337-661-9073
RN for dialysis center
Fresenius Kidney Care – Pineville
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Oversee care of up to 14 patients while ensuring adherence to protocols and procedures.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Supervisor – Macy Dauzat – 318-253-4379
RN Case Manager
Alexandria Veterans Hospital – Pineville
01.2020 - 01.2022
- RN responsible for overseeing veterans receiving care in the community that cannot be provided at the VA. My duties include recertification of authorizations before expiration using Secondary Authorization Requests. Consulting and collaborating with VA PACT Team providers for additional services. Supervision of LPN’s and MSA’s to ensure proper scheduling and documentation for services is done in a timely manner. Requesting documentation for consult closures.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Supervisor – Melody Craig – 318-483-5081
RN Case Manager
Heart of Hospice – Alexandria, La
07.2018 - 12.2019
- RN case manager responsible for palliative care for patients in the home setting and on occasion in the acute setting. As the RN case manager my role included ongoing education to the patient and their family of the end-of-life process. My responsibilities were to oversee the direction and coordination of a patient’s care and the care provided for their family and caregivers throughout their time on hospice.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Supervisor – Kristi Hightower – 318-880-0223
Registered Nurse
Rapides Women’s and Children’s Hospital – Alexandria, LA
07.2017 - 07.2018
- RN responsible for pediatric patients on the unit and in the ICU unit. Care included by not limited to monitoring patients on ventilators, administering oral and IV medications, providing education and maintaining patient safety. RN acted as the CHARGE NURSE and duties include making daily assignments to all staff on the unit, admitting all new admits on that shift, overseeing all discharges and transfers, also overseeing the duties and making sure duties were completed with accuracy in a timely manner of the other RNs and CNAs.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Supervisor – Tracey Alletag – 318-769-7000
Registered Nurse
Rapides Regional Medical Center – Alexandria, LA
02.2016 - 07.2017
- RN responsible for care of 6-7 patients on a med surg unit. RN responsibilities included but were not limited to admitting new patients, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, performing and/or ordering test for the providers to sign, completing assessments, and documenting patient needs, and progress.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Supervisor – Maribel James – 318-769-3000
Education
Master’s Degree - Nursing
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
05.2025
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing
Louisiana State University of - Alexandria
11.2020
Associate in Science - Nursing
Louisiana State University of – Alexandria
12.2015
Skills
- Ability to conduct full body assessments, formulate a diagnosis, and determine a proper treatment plan
- Clinical knowledge and skills, the ability to multitask proficiently and safely
- Committed to utilizing advanced training and evidence-based practices to deliver exceptional patient care and support within a collaborative medical environment
- Supervised 10 team members of clinical staff involved in a variety of clinical operations such as other RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and ward clerks
- Precepted new hires and ensured new staff met their goals
- Offers professional guidance, supervision, and leadership to staff
- Evaluated, implemented, and streamlined protocols and standards of my assigned team
- Ensures patient care and quality standards are met and comply with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and established departmental policies
- Leadership skills include decision making, guidance, conflict resolution, effective communication, the ability to adjust to change, a willingness to learn and assist others with career development constantly, and a commitment to educational and professional development
- Ability to adhere and enforce the use of proper policy and procedures
- ADDITIONALLY
- Dementia symptoms
- Triage
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- Healthcare ethics
- Quality improvement
- Patient management
- Diabetes management
- Respiratory care
- Patient assessment
- Continuing education
- Treatment Planning
- Cultural history
- Telephone triage
- Nursing process
- Pediatric nursing
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Basic life support
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Creative problem solving
- Decision-making
- Dementia care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care assessment
- Patient education
- Electronic health records
- Relationship building
- Clinical documentation
- Physical assessment
- Clear patient communication
- Safety protocols
- Team building
- Delegation and motivation
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Patient condition monitoring
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Care coordination
- Accurate documentation
- Documentation
Accomplishments
- Achieved employee of the quarter by completing optimal patient care with accuracy and efficiency.
Affiliations
AANP
LANP
Timeline
Hospice Triage Nurse
LHC Group – Lafayette
04.2024 - Current
RN for dialysis center
Fresenius Kidney Care – Pineville
01.2022 - 04.2024
RN Case Manager
Alexandria Veterans Hospital – Pineville
01.2020 - 01.2022
RN Case Manager
Heart of Hospice – Alexandria, La
07.2018 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse
Rapides Women’s and Children’s Hospital – Alexandria, LA
07.2017 - 07.2018
Registered Nurse
Rapides Regional Medical Center – Alexandria, LA
02.2016 - 07.2017
Master’s Degree - Nursing
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing
Louisiana State University of - Alexandria
Associate in Science - Nursing
Louisiana State University of – Alexandria
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