NELITA BOOTH
Longview
Summary
To bring strong dedication, skills, responsibility, and motivation while utilizing nursing qualifications and experience to enhance nursing. Ability Summary Experience in assessing patient health problems and needs, developing and implementing nursing care plans, and maintaining medical records. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinic Registered Nurse
Oak Street Health
10.2022 - Current
- As an RN at Oak Street Health, my responsibilities include building relationships with patients, managing care plans, providing proactive outreach, and coordinating clinical services
- I address care gaps, manage chronic conditions, and support behavioral, social, and community needs
- I provide in-center care support, patient education, and medication authorizations, while also advocating for patients' best interests during transitions away from the hospital
- I develop relationships with patients and caregivers to support prevention-focused care and identify opportunities for improved patient care
- I report progress and opportunities for future improvement to OSH providers and leadership.
Clinical Team Lead
Traditions Home Health
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Directed and led a team and interacted directly with patients for administration and observation
- Supported and collaborated with medical team members in high-stress, high-confidentiality, and sensitive environments
- Communicated, developed, and ensured the implementation of nursing care plans through mediation, goal setting, and encouragement
- Trained new staff regarding required procedures and clinical documentation
- Advised patients on health maintenance and disease prevention and provided case management oversight
Regional Director of Clinical Services
Care
01.2015 - 06.2020
- Veritas Healthcare Group
- Oversaw the implementation of clinical models and systems in assisted living communities
- I conducted educational training sessions and provided ongoing guidance to maintain regulatory compliance and meet Veritas' standards
- Additionally, I monitored trends and recommended operation changes, served as a compliance resource, and assisted in developing and improving systems and programs.
Assistant Director of Pediatric Clinical
CareTeam Home Health
01.2008 - 08.2012
- I supervise home health services for pediatric patients and manage field staff and office personnel
- I conduct case conferences and provide support for job-related stress
- I evaluate client-patient care and assure ongoing assessment of patient needs
- I also oversee day-to-day operations in the pediatric department and assume management duties when necessary.
Pediatric Field Nurse
LVN, Care Team Home
02.2005 - 01.2006
- Worked in the patient’s home for one-on-one care as a private duty nurse
- Administered medications, and care according to agency policy in compliance with state and federal regulations
- LVN field staff for 3 years
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Literature
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK08.2021
Master of Science - Nursing
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK08.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Panola College
Carthage, TX05.2006
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
LVN Panola College
Carthage, Texas05.2001
Skills
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Accurate Documentation
- Emergency Situations
- Samples Control
- Manage Cases
- Heart Failure
- Influenza Prevention and Treatment
- Training Junior Team Members
- Patient Charting
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Pulse Oximetry
- Healthcare Program Planning
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Care Oversight
- Prescription Drug Recommendations
- Patient Education
- HIPAA Regulations
- Diet and Nutrition
- Delegation and Motivation
- Proper Waste Disposal
- Ear Irrigations
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Seizure Disorders
- Nurse Collaboration
- Suture Removal
- Emotional Support
- Telephone Triage
Timeline
Clinic Registered Nurse
Oak Street Health
10.2022 - Current
Clinical Team Lead
Traditions Home Health
09.2020 - 07.2022
Regional Director of Clinical Services
Care
01.2015 - 06.2020
Assistant Director of Pediatric Clinical
CareTeam Home Health
01.2008 - 08.2012
Pediatric Field Nurse
LVN, Care Team Home
02.2005 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Literature
Oral Roberts University
Master of Science - Nursing
Oral Roberts University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oral Roberts University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Panola College
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
LVN Panola College
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