LATREASE WATSON
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Children's Minnesota Partners in Pediatrics
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted with opening laboratory procedures such as (Sysmex controls, Cholestech optics, check temps, and emergency log)
- Addressed staffing changes and communicate with On-Call by 8:30 am if they are needed
- Monitored/maintained patient flow during urgent care hour.
- Report late arrivals, unplanned early leaves, and call- ins to weekend schedule coordinator and RN supervisor by email
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care while providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
LPN– Medical Assistant
Children's Minnesota Partners in Pediatrics
05.2019 - 12.2023
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed and assisted with procedures and treatments as directed by clinician, such as Administering hearing/vision tests, rapid and PCR Covid-19, Flu, and strep A testing, nebulizer treatments and urine catheterizations
- Performed capillary and venipuncture blood collections, and other laboratory collection and processing to ensure the accurate and appropriate performance of patient testing while maintaining patient dignity, comfort and confidentiality
Nursing Monitor Tech
M health Fairview -Minneapolis- East bank
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Performed continuous, accurate observations and interpretations of cardiac rhythms while promoting safe monitoring
- Displayed clinical competency and proficiency in Telemetry Monitoring by accurately recognizing and reporting life threatening arrhythmias (i.e., Asystole, Vfib, V Tach)
- Teamed with cardiologists and electrophysiologists in expediting diagnosis operations, providing detailed data in alignment with physician orders.
- Timely communication to the nurse if there is any deviation from patient specific parameters
- Supported nursing staff in providing quality care by responding quickly to changes in patient status or alarms from monitoring equipment.
- Demonstrates yearly competency in skills necessary to ensure adequate knowledge of ECG interpretation and maintenance of monitoring equipment
- Assisted in the diagnosis of cardiac conditions by conducting EKG tests and reporting findings to physicians.
LPN – Covid-19 Vaccinator
Allina Heath-Golden Valley-Coon Rapids
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Maintained detailed records of vaccinations administered, ensuring accurate reporting for public health purposes.
- Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
- Increased patient satisfaction by delivering efficient and accurate COVID-19 vaccinations in a timely manner.
- Stayed up-to-date on evolving guidelines for COVID-19 vaccines, applying current best practices when administering doses to patients.
- Implemented infection control measures during vaccine administration, reducing the risk of exposure to COVID-19 for both staff and patients.
Unit Support Technician
Minneapolis Children's Hospital
06.2013 - 05.2019
- Responsible for indirect patient care activities
- Assisted nursing staff with delegated tasks efficiently and in a thorough manner
- Served as a liaison between patient families and clinical staff to ensure patient care plans and goals were communicated effectively
- Established clinical competency and proficiency in Telemetry Monitoring
- Demonstrated our hospital's dedication to quality by addressing patients' customer service needs with appropriate and courteous assistance
- Ensured a safe and secure environment for all patients and visitors
LPN – Surgical services
Allina Health- abbott Northwestern Hospital
09.2016 - 04.2019
- Observes and cares for patients based on an established plan of care
- Follows the plan of care as delegated, based on policy and procedure, and scope of practice
- Communicates observations and the effect of nursing interventions to the RN based on information from the patient /family and observed patient
- Establishes a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family
- Participates in patient/family teaching as delegated
- Collaborates with nursing colleagues and the interdisciplinary team
Education
ADN - Registered Nurse graduation
Anoka Ramsey Community College
Coon Rapids, MN05.2023
BLS - Certification
American Heart Association
02.2023
AAS - Licensed Practical Nurse Degree
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, MN05.2016
CNA - MN State Certified
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, MN07.2010
High School Diploma -
Cooper Senior High
New Hope, MN06.2007
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Precepting
- Lab result interpretation
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Vaccine administration
Websites
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Children's Minnesota Partners in Pediatrics
12.2023 - Current
Nursing Monitor Tech
M health Fairview -Minneapolis- East bank
08.2022 - 09.2023
LPN – Covid-19 Vaccinator
Allina Heath-Golden Valley-Coon Rapids
03.2021 - 09.2021
LPN– Medical Assistant
Children's Minnesota Partners in Pediatrics
05.2019 - 12.2023
LPN – Surgical services
Allina Health- abbott Northwestern Hospital
09.2016 - 04.2019
Unit Support Technician
Minneapolis Children's Hospital
06.2013 - 05.2019
BLS - Certification
American Heart Association
AAS - Licensed Practical Nurse Degree
Hennepin Technical College
CNA - MN State Certified
Hennepin Technical College
High School Diploma -
Cooper Senior High
ADN - Registered Nurse graduation
Anoka Ramsey Community College
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