Latasa Luellen
Professional Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Work History
Covenant Medical Center - Registered Nurse
Lubbock, TX
04/2020 - Current
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions. Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks. Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Covenant Medical Center - Monitor Technician
Lubbock, TX
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Lubbock, TX 79404
Lubboc
Skills
Compassionate and Caring
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Accurate Documentation
Medication Administration
Direct Patient Care
Delegation and Motivation
Nursing Performance Assessment
Student Precepting
Treatment Plan Modification
Education
04/2020
Covenant School of Nursing
Lubbock
Diploma
Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX
Bachelor Of Applied Science
04/2014 - 04/2020
Monitored patients' heart rhythms and functions through cardiac monitoring strips.
Transcribed patient results and entered into office electronic recording system.
Cleaned and sterilized equipment after each appointment, changed batteries and checked for malfunctions.
Closely monitored patient condition during tests and alerted cardiac nurse if patient became stressed or conditioned worsened. Interpreted tests and identified arrhythmias and heart abnormalities on patient's EKG and reported to cardiologist.
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