Niketa Lonzo
New Orleans,LA
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.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Psych Registered Nurse
East Louisiana Mental Health System
02.2022 - Current
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions for psychiatric disorders and competency issues.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Developed successful discharge plans to help continuity of care upon patient release.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Behavior Health Group
11.2016 - Current
- Help guild patients through recovery and to restore quality of life
- Trained medical staff in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Prior Authorizations
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify compliance.
- Documented and reported issues with compliance, standards of care and quality assurance requirements.
- Developed quality improvement plans, policies and operational guidelines.
- Directed staff development by planning and conducting in-service classes, leadership training and orientation programs.
Registered Nurse Covid Vaccinator
Snap Nurse
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
- Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines.
- Responded to emergency situations and followed emergency protocols during adverse vaccine reactions.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Medication Nurse
The Medical Team
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Medication administration of prescribed pharmaceutics to patients according to physician orders
- Documented medication given and monitor patients condition
- Collaborate with Physicians and Pharmacy
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Monitor for adverse reactions to medications
- Maintained medication supply, ordered new medications and reordered existing medications
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lafon Nursing Facility
03.2015 - 11.2015
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
Licensed Practical Nurse,
Uptown Healthcare
03.2014 - 10.2014
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on Psych floor.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ochsner Hospital
06.2013 - 03.2014
- Provide specialized care following surgical procedures
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and discomfort, infections and complications and optimize patient outcomes
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Charity School of Nursing
New Orleans, LA12.2020
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Delgado Charity School of Nursing
New Orleans, LA12.2012
Skills
- Forensic Mental Health
- Behavioral Assessment
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Geriatric Psychiatry
Timeline
Psych Registered Nurse
East Louisiana Mental Health System
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Covid Vaccinator
Snap Nurse
01.2022 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Behavior Health Group
11.2016 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse, Medication Nurse
The Medical Team
08.2015 - 05.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lafon Nursing Facility
03.2015 - 11.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse,
Uptown Healthcare
03.2014 - 10.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ochsner Hospital
06.2013 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Charity School of Nursing
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Delgado Charity School of Nursing
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