Patrice Lafosse
Lafayette
Summary
RN with more than 23 years of experience in Perioperative nursing, EP lab, Ltac, ER and ICU. Experience in multiple specialties of nursing as well as hospital procedures focused on maximizing patient safety and maintaining quality care. Highly organized, adaptable and proactive in managing patient needs. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in all area's of patient care.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Our Lady Of Lourdes RMC
Lafayette, LA
05.2019 - Current
- . Credentialed Epic trainer for Surgical department.
- Coordinated surgical procedures, ensuring optimal communication among surgical team members.
- Managed sterile environments by implementing strict infection control protocols.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on operating room protocols and best practices.
- Acted as a patient advocate during the surgical process, ensuring that every step of the care plan was followed for the best possible outcome.
- Maintained accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments throughout surgery to prevent any retained items postoperatively.
EP/Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Ochsner LGMC
Lafayette, La
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Prepared patients for procedures such as cardiac ablation and cryo procedures, pacemaker placement and changes, loop recorder placement, watchman device placement. Providing IV sedation and monitoring of patient. Documentation of procedure, implants, medication given, patient status. Assessment of patients before and after procedures monitored sites for bleeding. Educated patient and family regarding procedure, medication, incision, post op expectations, restrictions and care.
- Monitored patient vital signs during catheterization procedures to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Educated patients and families on post-procedure care, enhancing understanding and compliance with recovery protocols.
Travel OR RN
Sutter Health
Burlingame, CA
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Travel OR RN Position with LRS Healthcare 26 weeks. Circulator in surgical department consisting of General Surgery (adults and Peds), GYN, Orthopedics, ENT Neuro, Spine and plastic procedures. Ensured safety of patient during and following surgical procedure. Documentation of surgical procedure, implants, supplies, staff members and patient interventions. Educated patients and family members regarding surgical procedure intra-op and post-op care and recovery.
Travel RN-OR
Ochsner LSU Health
Shreveport, LA
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Travel RN with Aya Healthcare Services-13 week assignment. Circulator in surgical department consisting of General Surgery (adults and Peds), GYN, Orthopedics, ENT Neuro, Spine and plastic procedures. Ensured safety of patient during and following surgical procedure. Documentation of surgical procedure, implants, supplies, staff members and patient interventions. Educated patients and family members regarding surgical procedure intra-op and post-op care and recovery.
Travel RN
Royal Caribbean International
Miami Beach, FL
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Travel RN with Lancesoft assigned to Royal Caribbean for 45 day Medical assignment. Assessment and care of passengers and staff needing medical treatment during cruise. Administered medications, Obtained xray when needed and documented patient care and conditions. Performed Monthly Health screening for full time staff working on vessel, including labs and xray. Performed water testing upon entering ports. Performed daily checks in Medical department of all laboratory machines, xray machine, crash carts. Performed inventory of all medications housed on vessel. Responded to emergent calls regarding any passengers and crew staff while on duty.
Travel RN
Miami County Medical Center (Olath Med Center)
Paola, KS
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Travel RN 13 week assignment with Aya Healthcare Circulator in surgical department consisting of general surgery, orthopedics and Endoscopy cases. Ensured safety of patient during and following surgical procedure. Documentation of surgical procedure, Implants, supplies, staff members and patient interventions. Educated patients and family members regarding surgical procedure intra-op and post-op care and recovery.
Charge Nurse
AMG Specialty Hospital
Lafayette, LA
01.2018 - 09.2021
- Delegated assignments to RN's, LPN's and CNA's as well as staff supervision.
ER Registered Nurse
Iberia Medical Center
New Iberia, LA
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Staff Nurse in 16 bed Emergency room. Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses. Administered medications and treatment to patients as ordered by MD. Obtained Vitals, EKG's, assisted with bedside procedures as needed. Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
RN Staff Nurse
UMC
Lafayette, LA
07.2014 - 06.2017
- Staff Nurse in 12 bed Emergency room. Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses. Administered medications and treatment to patients as ordered by MD. Obtained Vitals, EKG's, assisted with bedside procedures as needed. Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Burn ICU RN
Our Lady Of Lourdes RMC
Lafayette, LA
03.2011 - 08.2016
- Admission and care of patients in 6 bed Burn unit. Duties included Charge RN, Triage of incoming patients as well as burn patients in ER. Medication administration, wound care and hydrotherapy. Coordination of care and discharge.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Woman And Children's Hospital
Lafayette, LA
01.2011 - 07.2014
- Circulator in surgical department consisting of general surgery, orthopedics gyn, endoscopy, neurology and ent. Ensured safety of patient during and following surgical procedure. Documentation of surgical procedure, Implants, supplies, staff members and patient interventions. Educated patients and family members regarding surgical procedure intra-op and post-op care and recovery.
RN Staff Nurse
Abbeville General Hospital
Abbeville, LA
03.2010 - 03.2011
- Triaged and treated high-volume case load in busy emergency room setting. Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
Staff RN
Franklin Foundation Hospital
Franklin, LA
09.2009 - 03.2010
- Staffed Labor and Delivery unit as well as ER in small critical access facility consisting of 25 beds. Duties included assessment and care of patients presenting to Er. Also staffed labor and delivery unit. Provided care to patients presenting in labor as well as unplanned C sections.
Registered Nurse
Regional Home Care
Lafayette, LA
01.2006 - 08.2009
- Home Health RN- provided care to home bound patients. Provided education and teaching to patients regarding diagnosis, medications, treatments such as wound care and IV therapy. Coordinated care and treatment plan with physician, patient, family as well as agency staff.
Registered Nurse Field Case Manager
Lafayette/Lamm Home Health
Lafayette, LA
01.2002 - 12.2005
- Admission and assessment of home bound patients. Performed wound care, provided education regarding disease process medications, provided updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns. Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans. Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
RN Staff Nurse
American Legion Hospital
Crowley, LA
05.2000 - 01.2002
- Circulator in surgical department consisting of general surgery, orthopedics, gyn, Ent and Endoscopy cases. Ensured safety of patient during and following surgical procedure. Documentation of surgical procedure, Implants, supplies, staff members and patient interventions. Educated patients and family members regarding surgical procedure intra-op and post-op care and recovery.
Education
Associate Of Science - Nursing
Louisiana State University At Eunice
Eunice, LAHigh School Diploma - undefined
Crowley High School
Crowley, LABSN
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Operating room safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient positioning
- Patient safety
- Maintaining sterility
- Patient communication
- Patient advocacy
- IV insertion
- Preoperative checklists
- Patient and family education
- Patient charting
- Circulating nurse skills
Timeline
EP/Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Ochsner LGMC
02.2023 - 01.2024
Travel OR RN
Sutter Health
07.2022 - 01.2023
Travel RN-OR
Ochsner LSU Health
03.2022 - 06.2022
Travel RN
Royal Caribbean International
01.2022 - 03.2022
Travel RN
Miami County Medical Center (Olath Med Center)
10.2021 - 01.2022
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Our Lady Of Lourdes RMC
05.2019 - Current
Charge Nurse
AMG Specialty Hospital
01.2018 - 09.2021
ER Registered Nurse
Iberia Medical Center
07.2017 - 01.2018
RN Staff Nurse
UMC
07.2014 - 06.2017
Burn ICU RN
Our Lady Of Lourdes RMC
03.2011 - 08.2016
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Woman And Children's Hospital
01.2011 - 07.2014
RN Staff Nurse
Abbeville General Hospital
03.2010 - 03.2011
Staff RN
Franklin Foundation Hospital
09.2009 - 03.2010
Registered Nurse
Regional Home Care
01.2006 - 08.2009
Registered Nurse Field Case Manager
Lafayette/Lamm Home Health
01.2002 - 12.2005
RN Staff Nurse
American Legion Hospital
05.2000 - 01.2002
High School Diploma - undefined
Crowley High School
BSN
Western Governors University
Associate Of Science - Nursing
Louisiana State University At Eunice