Latrice Russell
Carrollton,GA
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified med-surg/ortho/spine/vascular RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings 27+ year record in field.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Avalon Health And Rehabiliation
Newnan, GA
12.2024 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers for efficient workflow management.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Trained new nurses on facility procedures, enhancing team performance and service delivery.
- Monitored patient conditions, identifying changes and implementing appropriate interventions promptly.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Staff Nurse
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
Newnan, GA
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, responding promptly to changes in status.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Tanner Medical Center
Carrollton, GA
01.1999 - 03.2024
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Georgia Highlands College
Rome, GA04.2006
Nursing
West Central Technical College
Carrollton, GA06.1997
Skills
Compassionate Care
Vital Signs Monitoring
Nursing Consultation
Patient Condition Monitoring
Wound Care
Patient Examination
Documentation
Treatment Preparation
Chronic Disease Management
Direct Patient Care
Test Interpretations
Acute and Rehabilitative Care
Professionalism
Intake and Discharge
Active Listening
Multitasking
Attention to Detail
Self Motivation
Certification
- RN184109 EFFECTIVE DATE JULY 6, 2006 EXPIRATION DATE JAN 31,2026
- BLS NOV 1, 2023- JUNE 22,2024
Interests
I enjoy spending quality time with my six grandsons
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Avalon Health And Rehabiliation
12.2024 - Current
Staff Nurse
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
04.2024 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Tanner Medical Center
01.1999 - 03.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Georgia Highlands College
Nursing
West Central Technical College