Yatta J. Lassanah
Darby,PA
Summary
Willing to learn and be able to work in a career oriented and challenging environment that uplifts professional developments and promotes personal growth. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adapt at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Driven Registered Nurse with 7 years of experience caring for patients within Long-term care and Mental health setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Granite Farms Estates
Media, PA
08.2023 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Registered Nurse
Caring Staff Agency
Jersey City, NJ
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluate patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Licensed Practical /Registered Nurse
Melmark Inc.
Berwyn, PA
01.2018 - 04.2023
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
LPN Charge Nurse
Maxim Home healthcare Agency
03.2020 - 01.2023
- This should include vital signs the day prior to the physical
- Completes and follows up on new admissions and readmission paperwork
- Follows up with parents regarding any changes in clients (e.g
- Medications, doctors appointments, abnormal labs)
- Check in monthly medication when it arrives from the pharmacy
- Responsible for checking MAR monthly
- Pick up medications delivered by the pharmacy
- Performs chart checks for new orders
- Checks new admission/readmission paperwork
- Checks transfer forms from the hospital and makes sure all medications are transcribed correctly on orders and medication
- Medication administration - Changes tubing/Mickey bottom on G-tubes based upon doctor’s orders
- Completes/coordinates the appropriate paperwork for annual physicals with the health
- Services Manager
- Attends and coordinates client medical updates with interdisciplinary team meetings and reviews in a timely manner
- Compete ADLs, take client to school on as needed basis
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications.
- Developed strategies for improving quality of care standards within the unit or department.
- Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment.
- Assisted in developing policies related to infection control practices.
- Educated patients about their diagnoses and treatments while providing emotional support.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
- Created and implemented care plans after reviewing patients' imaging and test results, working closely with other members of interdisciplinary team.
- Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
- Educated patients on wound and disease self-management techniques.
- Counseled and educated patients specific to diagnosis and health history.
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
- Managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient blood pressure and heart.
LPN
Cadia Rehabilitation
Silverside , DE
08.2021 - 12.2021
- 2021
- Prepare and administer medications & treatments as ordered by the provider
- Direct day to day function of Nursing assistants
- Assist in completing nursing assignments when necessary
- Complete all documentation as necessary for residents’ incidents
- Received telephone order from physicians
- Make rounds on assign resident throughout shift
- Ensure all medication and treatments has been signed off prior to the end of shift
- Make periodic checks to ensure resident care is been completed
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN01-2024
Associate of Science -
Azure College
Miami, FL07.2020
Certificate Practical Nurse) Licensed Practical Nurse -
Adoni Health Institute
08.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant) -
Olalus Institute
07.2015
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Medical Screening
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medical Assessment
- ADL Assistance
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Case Management
- Licensed RN
- Staff Supervision
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Collecting Vitals
- Follow-Up Calls
- Documenting Vitals
- Direct Patient Care
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Team Coordination
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Granite Farms Estates
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Caring Staff Agency
04.2022 - 04.2023
LPN
Cadia Rehabilitation
08.2021 - 12.2021
LPN Charge Nurse
Maxim Home healthcare Agency
03.2020 - 01.2023
Licensed Practical /Registered Nurse
Melmark Inc.
01.2018 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science -
Azure College
Certificate Practical Nurse) Licensed Practical Nurse -
Adoni Health Institute
Certified Nursing Assistant) -
Olalus Institute
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