Registered Nurse Practitioner

LaTanya Cross, DNP, RN, FNP

Phone: 313-***-****

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Southfield, MI 48075

Summary

I am currently pursuing a Part time position at Pontiac General Hospital with a primary focus on providing excellence in health care. I am very compassionate and patient centered focused with a genuine interest in helping patients achieve their optimal health goals.

Education

Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 2011-2016

Doctorate of Nursing Practice

Quality Improvement Project Title: The implementation of the “GIST Tool” A Program Evaluation of the Depression Screening Process at a Comprehensive Stroke Center

Committee: Dr. Nancy George, Dr. Mary Anne McCoy, Dr. Deatra Young

Saginaw Valley State University, MI 2007-2010

Bachelors of Science in Nursing

Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI 2005-2007

General Associates Degree

Employment experience

Wayne County Healthy Communities, Hamtramck, MI 2016-present

Family Nurse Practitioner

Help provide primary care to patients.

Perform physical exams and patient observations.

Record patient medical histories and symptoms.

Create patient care plans and contribute to existing plans.

Order, administer and analyze diagnostic tests.

Monitor and operate medical equipment.

Diagnose health issues.

Detect changes in a patient’s health and change treatment plans as necessary.

Administer medicines and treatments.

Evaluate responses to treatments and medications.

Consult with healthcare professionals.

Train patients and families on managing illnesses or injuries and disease prevention.

Medicated Assisted Treatment therapy

Detroit Receiving Hospital, Detroit, MI 2016-2017

Registered Nurse, Administrative Supervisor

Overseen and managed 320 bed units, emergency room, bed assignment, codes, customer complaints and all staffing needs

Harper University Hospital, Detroit, MI 2015-2016

Registered Nurse, Administrative Supervisor

Overseen and managed 346 bed units which includes Harper, CVI, and Hutzel hospital, staffing, managing beds assignments, customer complaints, GEMA reports and all staffing needs

Detroit Receiving Hospital 2011-2015

Registered Nurse, Staff Nurse

•Employed on a neurosurgical/trauma intensive care unit

•Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients, families, and colleagues

•Manages life support equipment and IV administration of medications and fluids

•Monitors telemetry and responds to codes

•Assists physicians with bedside procedures

•Educates family and patients about health conditions

•Provides compassionate care to critical patients and their families

•Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals

•Utilizes critical thinking skills in the nursing process to assess patient’s conditions and implement appropriate interventions while anticipating and preventing potential complications

•Trained and exhibits ability to recognize, report, and safely treat abnormalities based on patient’s condition, laboratory results, and EKG’s

•Proficient in Cetrix Cerner Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to accurately chart and obtain patient information

Presentations

“A Program Evaluation of the Depression Screening Process at a Comprehensive Stroke Center”

Doctorate Defense: A Public and College of Nursing Presentation

Active Licenses and Certifications

Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association 2019

Basic Life Support, American Heart Association 2019

State of Michigan Board of Nursing License, 470-***-****

DEA, MC4396568, XC4396568

American Board Certification American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

Certification, F0117812

Professional Affiliations

American Nurses Association 2011 - 2015

Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners 2015 - 2018

References

Andre String fellow cell: 313-***-****

Marva Hairston cell: 734-***-****

Aretha Harmon cell: 313-***-****

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