Latrina Harris, RN
Concord,NC
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. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Medical-Surgical
Novant Presbyterian Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- 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.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
RN Floor Nurse
Elderwood Staffing Solutions
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- 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.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
LPN
Weinberg Campus
08.2016 - 12.2020
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
CNA
Weinberg Campus
09.2011 - 08.2016
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Trocaire College
Buffalo, NY12.2019
LPN - Nursing
Trocaire College
Buffalo, NY05.2016
High School Diploma -
South Park High School
Buffalo, NY06-2001
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Pain Management Techniques
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Management
- PICC Lines
- IV Administration
- Patient Education
- Patient and Family Education
- Intramuscular Injections
- Blood Product Transfusion
CPR/BLS 1/2025-1/2027
NYS License Practical Nurse License number:326364
NYS Registered Nurse License number:805890
NC Register Nurse License number:333668
Staff Engagement
Share Governance
MAgnet Advisory Council
Team Lead
Preceptor
Timeline
RN, Medical-Surgical
Novant Presbyterian Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Elderwood Staffing Solutions
12.2020 - 07.2021
LPN
Weinberg Campus
08.2016 - 12.2020
CNA
Weinberg Campus
09.2011 - 08.2016
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Trocaire College
LPN - Nursing
Trocaire College
High School Diploma -
South Park High School
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