Leternia Evans
Carson,CA
Summary
Registered Nurse with 12 yrs of experience in PACU and 4 years of critical care experience. Skilled in providing care in PACU and critical care setting. Strong capacity to work with physicians to develop successful patient care plans.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Staff, PACU
Nomad Health
Montebello, CA
06.2022 - Current
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Maxim Staffing
Los Angeles, CA
03.2022 - 03.2022
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
Los Angeles, CA
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to 10 patients on average in post-operative recovery room.
Interventional Radiology Nurse/Outpatient Clinician
West Los Angeles VA
Los Angeles, CA
01.2019 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse
Nurse Choice/ Kaiser LAMC
Los Angeles, CA
10.2017 - 05.2019
General PACU duties
Registered Nurse
Accountable Healthcare-Baylor Garland
Garland, TX
04.2017 - 09.2017
General PreOp/PACU duties.
Registered Nurse
Cross Country Travel/ Baton Rouge General Hospital
Baton Rouge, LA
10.2016 - 01.2017
General PACU duties
Registered Nurse-PACU
Nurse Bridge/Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Minneapolis, MN
09.2016 - 09.2016
General PACU duties, strike assignment.
Registered Nurse-PACU
University Health
Shreveport, LA
10.2014 - 08.2016
- Provided treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law.
- Participates in unit based Quality Assurance Program.
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment in indigent and low-income patient community.
- Monitor post-op vitals, set up PCA pumps, fluids, review post-op orders and orient patients to the unit.
- Establish rapport with patients and colleagues.
- Performs all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Assists patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Evaluate patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintain patient flow.
- Accurately document all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications.
- Epic computerized charting.
Nurse Choice
ICU Nurse/ Kaiser Vallejo Medical Center
San Diego, CA
06.2014 - 09.2014
- See Christus Schumpert Description.
- Proficient in Epic electronic charting.
Registered Nurse
Lifecare Hospital
Shreveport, Louisiana
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools.Provided necessary health education training for patients.Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
Critical Care Nurse
Christus Schumpert Highland
Shreveport, LA
02.2013 - 08.2013
- Record patient's medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, review post-op orders and orient patients to unit.
- Sound ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
- Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Proficient in CPOM charting.
Registered Nurse
United States Army
Fort Polk, LA
02.2010 - 10.2012
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.Helped physicians examine and treat patients by assisting with instruments, injections and suture removal.Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools.Delegated staff nurse duties.Participated in unit based Quality Assurance Program.Provided treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law.Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.Escorted patients to examination rooms and prepared them for physician exams.Ensured HIPAA compliance.Educated patients about their treatments.Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities (QIA's) to identify performance areas for improvement.Served as a liaison between patients and physicians to assist patients in understanding their treatment plans.Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Registered Nurse
Alpha Nursing PACU
Shreveport, LA
08.2009 - 01.2010
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.Provided treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law.Participated in unit based Quality Assurance Program.Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
Critical Care Nurse
Willis Knighton Medical Center
Shreveport, LA
09.2006 - 08.2009
- See Description for Christus Schumpert.
Willis Knighton South LPN
12.1996 - 09.2006
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.Provided treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law.Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.Ensured HIPAA compliance.Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information.Tested patients' blood glucose levels.Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Served as an assistant to OB-GYN during C-Sections.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches2006
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Northwest Louisiana Technical College
1996
Certification
RN California # 73309
Basic Life Support Certification Exp 2023
ACLS Certification Exp 2023
Pals Certification 2024
References
Upon Request
Timeline
Registered Nurse Staff, PACU
Nomad Health
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, PACU
Maxim Staffing
03.2022 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
11.2021 - 02.2022
Interventional Radiology Nurse/Outpatient Clinician
West Los Angeles VA
01.2019 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse
Nurse Choice/ Kaiser LAMC
10.2017 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse
Accountable Healthcare-Baylor Garland
04.2017 - 09.2017
Registered Nurse
Cross Country Travel/ Baton Rouge General Hospital
10.2016 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse-PACU
Nurse Bridge/Abbott Northwestern Hospital
09.2016 - 09.2016
Registered Nurse-PACU
University Health
10.2014 - 08.2016
Nurse Choice
ICU Nurse/ Kaiser Vallejo Medical Center
06.2014 - 09.2014
Registered Nurse
Lifecare Hospital
08.2013 - 06.2014
Critical Care Nurse
Christus Schumpert Highland
02.2013 - 08.2013
Registered Nurse
United States Army
02.2010 - 10.2012
Registered Nurse
Alpha Nursing PACU
08.2009 - 01.2010
Critical Care Nurse
Willis Knighton Medical Center
09.2006 - 08.2009
Willis Knighton South LPN
12.1996 - 09.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Northwest Louisiana Technical College