Latrisha Brown
Villa Rica,Ga.
Summary
Highly skilled registered nurse with a strong desire to secure a challenging new role in a progressive medical center. Committed to utilizing extensive professional and practical experience to provide exceptional patient care and contribute to the overall success of the healthcare team. Seeking an opportunity to apply expertise in a dynamic and collaborative environment, making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
Atlanta, Ga
06.2016 - 04.2024
- Responsible for the direct patient care of the acute and chronic dialysis patients
- Communicate with doctors and other members of the health care team regarding plans of care
- Conducted assessments and took patient vital signs prior to and during dialysis procedure
- Administer medications and blood products in a safe and caring manner
- Evaluate diagnostic results and conferred with the physician
- Provide an appropriate level of education and support to the patient and their families regarding care at home, diet, and total plan of care
- Supervisory delegation of the Patient Care Technicians and Licensed Practical Nurses as appropriate, providing expertise and informal feedback
- Assisted the Facility Administrator with teammate scheduling and overall running of the unit.
Facility Administrator
DaVita Kidney Care
Douglasville, GA
10.2014 - 06.2016
- Oversaw patient care and managed a team of employees
- Manage budgets, forecast expenses, communicate with vendors, order supplies, and ensure compliance
- Met with the Medical Director and Regional Director on a monthly basis to discuss updates, concerns, and any other urgent topics
- Attended quarterly meetings to discuss patient outcomes, facility ranking, training and education for staff, safety audits, infection control, and state survey readiness.
Charge Nurse
DaVita Kidney Care
Douglasville, GA
03.2012 - 10.2014
- Responsible for the direct care of the hemodialysis patients
- Delegated less skilled tasks to Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) and Licensed Practice Nurses (LPNs)
- Provided complete health assessments and monitored vital signs on electronic chart
- Administered medications as directed and reported any adverse reactions
- Worked closely with the physicians concerning patient care
- Provided education continuously to patients and their families
- Assisted the Facility Administrator in his absence with the overall running of the facility.
Charge Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
Mobile, AL
01.2010 - 03.2012
- Responsible for direct patient care to the hemodialysis patients
- Administered medications as directed and reported any adverse reactions
- Completed assessments and monitored vital signs
- Provided dialysis education to the patients and their families
- Worked closely with the physicians concerning the patient’s care to ensure the best courses of action are taken.
Floor Nurse
Cogburn Nursing Home
Mobile, AL
09.2006 - 12.2009
- Worked with elderly patients dealing with diminished mental capacities
- Administered medications based on treatment plans and provided wound care as needed
- Developed care plans for geriatric patients and educated their families and caregivers
- Collaborated with doctors and healthcare teams on the patient’s individualized treatment plans.
ER Clinical Coordinator
Tanner Medical Center
Carrollton, GA
01.2024 - Current
- Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
- Worked closely with clinic administrators to maintain a safe, clean and well-organized environment in which patients could receive care.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to enhance support services available for patients beyond the clinical setting.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and coordination among healthcare team members.
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Created weekly schedules for nurses, taking into account sick days and vacation time.
- Managed complex patient cases, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans.
- Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team consisting of Number physicians, nurses, and support staff.
- Streamlined patient discharge process, ensuring patients received appropriate follow-up resources and reducing readmission rates.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to streamline patient treatment plans, improving communication and treatment outcomes.
Education
Master Of Applied Science - Clinical Nurse Leader
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNBachelor of Science in Nursing -
Kaplan University
10.2016
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Bishop State Community College
06.2009
Skills
- Staff Scheduling
- Clinical Leadership
- Clinical Documentation
- Developing training programs
- Infection Control
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Case Management
- Unit-based shared governance
- Utilization Management
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Patient education and counseling
- Epic Systems
Certification
- Registered Nurse License-State of Georgia
- Registered Nurse License-State of California
- Registered Nurse License-eNLC
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
Personal Information
Title: BSN, RN
Timeline
ER Clinical Coordinator
Tanner Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Charge Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
06.2016 - 04.2024
Facility Administrator
DaVita Kidney Care
10.2014 - 06.2016
Charge Nurse
DaVita Kidney Care
03.2012 - 10.2014
Charge Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
01.2010 - 03.2012
Floor Nurse
Cogburn Nursing Home
09.2006 - 12.2009
Master Of Applied Science - Clinical Nurse Leader
Walden University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Kaplan University
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Bishop State Community College