TOYA DESROMES
Prairieville,LA
Summary
Adept at medication administration and providing compassionate care, I significantly enhanced patient outcomes at Gonzales Healthcare Center. My expertise in geriatric nursing and commitment to infection control are matched by a proven track record in reducing medication errors and improving patient satisfaction. Skilled in both vital signs monitoring and empathetic patient support, I excel in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Gonzales Healthcare Center
Gonzales, LA
04.2022 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
LPN
The Baton Rouge Clinic AMC
Baton Rouge, LA
10.2005 - 03.2025
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
Education
Associate of Arts - Practical Nursing
DELTA COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
Baton Rouge, LA02-2017
Associate of Arts - Nursing Practice
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LA08-2016
High School Diploma -
POINTE COUPEE CENTRAL
Morganza, LA05-1998
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Compassionate care
- Diabetes management
- End-of-life care
- Nursing ethics
Timeline
LPN
Gonzales Healthcare Center
04.2022 - Current
LPN
The Baton Rouge Clinic AMC
10.2005 - 03.2025
Associate of Arts - Practical Nursing
DELTA COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
Associate of Arts - Nursing Practice
Baton Rouge Community College
High School Diploma -
POINTE COUPEE CENTRAL