La'Veita Roberson
Greenville,SC
Summary
Registered nurse with extensive experience in patient care across diverse settings. Expertise in delivering comprehensive care and effectively delegating tasks based on patient needs and team capabilities. Committed to maintaining high standards of quality care within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
03.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to enhance treatment effectiveness.
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Conducted assessments and documented patient conditions to support accurate care planning.
- Provided patient care and support across diverse healthcare environments to ensure optimal recovery.
- Utilized critical thinking to assess clinical situations and implement timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management to enhance wellness outcomes.
- Managed medical equipment and ensured sterile environments to support patient safety.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices regularly.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Prisma Health Upstate
Greenville, SC
08.2019 - 03.2023
- Provided critical care to patients in fast-paced intensive care unit.
- Responded swiftly to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Monitored and adjusted ventilator settings per physician orders and protocols, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Identified changes in patient conditions, promptly notifying physicians and executing interventions to ensure optimal care.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans, improving patient outcomes through collaborative approaches.
- Executed bedside procedures, including wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts, and tracheostomy care, contributing to patient recovery and comfort.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications in electronic medical records to ensure continuity of care.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Prisma Health Upstate
Greenville, SC
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Coordinated surgical teams to improve patient care and safety outcomes.
- Assessed patient conditions before, during, and after surgeries to monitor recovery.
- Educated patients and families on pre-operative and post-operative care to facilitate effective recovery.
- Ensured sterile environments to minimize infection risk during surgical procedures.
- Prepared operating rooms by verifying equipment and ensuring strict adherence to asepsis standards.
- Ensured proper positioning of patients on operating tables prior to surgeries.
- Assisted in setup and maintenance of surgical instruments and equipment.
- Performed nursing care to acutely ill adult patients with cardiac diagnoses such as myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy and arrhythmias.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Prisma Health Upstate
Greenville, South Carolina
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Managed care for acutely ill cardiac patients, including those with congestive heart failure and myocardial infarction, ensuring optimal recovery outcomes.
- Executed emergency procedures to address critical situations swiftly, minimizing patient risk.
- Facilitated management and insertion of central venous catheters and chest tubes.
- Conducted laboratory tests to identify health conditions, aiding in timely and accurate diagnoses.
- Guided patients in understanding conditions and post-discharge care requirements.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Mary Black Memorial Hospital
Spartanburg, South Carolina
02.2014 - 04.2016
- Monitored cardiac patients using telemetry equipment for real-time health assessments.
- Interpreted cardiology test results, including echocardiograms, stress tests, and Holter monitors.
- Assisted in insertion of pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators, facilitating timely and effective interventions for critical patients.
- Collaborated with physicians on complex cardiac telemetry cases, enhancing patient outcomes through coordinated care strategies.
- Performed 12-lead electrocardiograms and analyzed resulting data.
- Counseled patients and families on diet, exercise regimens, risk factors, and disease management to improve adherence to treatment plans.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Venice Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility
Simpsonville, South Carolina
07.2013 - 09.2015
- Assessed client responses to medication and promptly communicated adverse reactions, ensuring patient safety.
- Delivered holistic care to patients with mental health challenges, addressing individual needs and promoting recovery.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions in residential setting, enhancing patient engagement and support.
- Reinforced desired behaviors through targeted reward systems, promoting positive behavioral change among patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team, ensuring comprehensive and effective treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL12-2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC07-2013
Skills
- Acute care
- Chronic care management
- Medication management
- Care coordination
- Surgical techniques
- Mental health
- Cultural competence
Certification
Registered Nurse 222130
Accomplishments
Daisy Award August 2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Prisma Health Upstate
08.2019 - 03.2023
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Prisma Health Upstate
04.2018 - 08.2019
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Prisma Health Upstate
04.2016 - 04.2018
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Mary Black Memorial Hospital
02.2014 - 04.2016
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Venice Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility
07.2013 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Greenville Technical College