Medical Health
Resume:
LaKisha Ross-Mitchell, RN BSN
Ludowici, GA 31316
**************@*****.***
Objective: To obtain a position with a well-established organization with a stable environment that will enable me to use my strong organizational skills, educational background, and ability to work well with people.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing June 2008
Licenses:
RN-GA RN218861 exp 01/2013
RN-FL RN9288302 exp 07/2012
RN-MO 200-***-**** exp 04/2013
RN-SC
BLS American Heart Association exp 03/2013
ACLS American Heart Association exp 11/2013
Qualifications & Professional Profile:
Experienced, Professional, hardworking, flexible, compassionate
Strong nursing skills and critical thinking skills
Superlative communication and team-building skills
Dedicated to providing comprehensive care
Exceptional versatility and adaptability
Ability to work effectively and efficiently with peers/superiors
Proficient with Electronic Medical Records and Medical Data Systems
Professional History & Experience:
Home Visitor Maternal Health/Pediatric Dec 2011-April 2012 Strategic Resources, Inc. 7927 Jones Branch Drive St 600 W McLean, VA 703-***-****
•Provide timely, effective, confidential and intensive early intervention services to at-risk expectant and new parents.
•Assess and screen expectant parents and parents with children 3-years or under for child abuse/maltreatment, using the established Family Needs Screener (FNS).
•Provide parents that are not screened at risk or eligible for NPSP-HV with information and referral to appropriate military and civilian community resources and services.
•Report suspected child abuse and domestic abuse/violence to the local civilian authorities and the Family Advocacy Program Manager and in accordance with city and state requirements.
•Construct and maintain timely and accurate case management and client progress documentation.
•Construct and maintain statistical and narrative reports. Prepare appropriate information papers and briefings.
•Maintain case progress documentation, along with data collection, outcome measures, and statistical analysis for program evaluation in accordance with accreditation standards
RN/Primary Nurse Pediatric/Mental Health May 2011-Dec 2011
OYDC Department of Juvenile Justice 4449 Straight Line Rd Crestview, FL
• Monitor, record and report mental behavior and symptoms in youth
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess youth’s condition.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
• Instruct youth, families and other groups on topics such as health education, therapy and medication compliance
• Collaborate with therapist, case managers, and psychiatrist to improve youth’s condition
• Training, supervising and delegating to practical nurses
• Chart Audits and reviews for compliance
Site Review Consultant (remote position) Oct 2010-Mar2011
Medassurant 4321 Collington Road Bowie, MD
• Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.
• Prepare detailed reports on audit findings.
• Report to management about asset utilization and results and recommend changes in operations
• Inspect charts, files, and documentation for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted procedures.
• Examine records to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Examine and evaluate information to ensure reliability and data integrity.
Staff Nurse Operating Room March 2010-Oct 2010
Microspine 101 Microspine Way, Defuniak Springs, FL
• Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
• Responsibilities in monitoring and assessing operating room
• Monitor their patients for possible complications and provide health education
• Hand instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors and cut sutures, and perform other tasks as directed by surgeon during operation.
• Prepare patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
• Direct and supervise nursing assistants and practical nurses in operating room
• Report significant changes on the patient, regularly document the pt’s record
• Wash and sterilize equipment
• Clean and restock operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies and arranging instruments according to instructions, such as a preference card.
Staff Nurse Medical/Surgical Aug2009-Jan 2010
Temps Inc 8515 Delmar Blvd, #202, St Louis, MO
• Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
• Direct and supervise less skilled health care personnel
• Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
• Instruct individuals, families and other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention and develop health improvement programs.
Case Manager : Mental/Community Health Feb 2009-Aug 2009
Angels Home Care 2018 Lewis Turner Blvd Fort Walton Beach, FL
• Visits in patients in home environment to assess mental, physical, and emotional needs
• Ensure efficient and prompt health services to patients from the time they are admitted until they are discharged
• Ensure patients and families receive quality nursing care.
• Develop care plans, which include patient admission or referral, administering therapies and treatments, doses of patient’s medication, and evaluating the results of patient’s health care plans.
• Oversees all mental and physical care of patients.
• Provide patients and families with emotional support and medical instruction
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Staff Nurse Medical/Surgical June2008-Feb 2009
St John Mercy Medical Center 615 S. New Ballas Rd., St. Louis, Missouri
• Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records. Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
• Direct and supervise less skilled nursing or health care personnel or supervise a particular unit.
• Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Instruct individuals, families and other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention and develop health improvement programs.
Student Nurse Medical/Mental Health Sept. 2007-May 2008
Christian Hospital 11155 Dunn Road St. Louis, MO
• Assist with the care of mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients
• Socialize with the patient and accompany them to visit with family members
• Observe patients' condition and report any physical or behavioral s/s
• Obtain and Report vital signs
• Escort patient to therapy and treatment
• Responsibilities in helping patients dress, bathe, groom themselves, and eat.
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