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Likesha Harris

Likesha Harris

Houston

Summary

Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications, and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Methodist Healthcare
Baytown
11.2023 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments according to physician directives.
  • Educated patients and families on effective health management practices.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify needs and concerns.
  • Managed multiple priorities while addressing urgent requests from physicians and nurses.
  • Trained nursing staff in patient care protocols, promoting professional development.
  • Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient health status.

Registered Nurse

Harris Health
Houston
03.2022 - 11.2022
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering, and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.

Registered Nurse

Harris County Sheriff's Department
Houston
07.2018 - 03.2022
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized, and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Harris County Sheriff Office
Houston
10.2013 - 07.2018
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.

Medical Assistant

Harris Health Systems, Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital
Houston
12.2003 - 12.2013
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
  • Assessed, documented, and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
  • Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX
08.2023

Associate of Science - Nursing

Lee College
Baytown, TX
05.2018

Vocational Degree - Nursing

Lee College
Baytown, TX
08.2013

Skills

  • EMR and EPIC systems
  • Patient assessment and monitoring
  • Medication management
  • Infection control
  • Chronic disease management
  • Care planning
  • Clinical documentation
  • Data analysis

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Methodist Healthcare
11.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Harris Health
03.2022 - 11.2022

Registered Nurse

Harris County Sheriff's Department
07.2018 - 03.2022

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Harris County Sheriff Office
10.2013 - 07.2018

Medical Assistant

Harris Health Systems, Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital
12.2003 - 12.2013

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Associate of Science - Nursing

Lee College

Vocational Degree - Nursing

Lee College

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