LaKisha H. Carothers
Registered Nurse
New Caney,TX
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering 22 years of proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
4
4
Licenses
Work History
Registered Nurse Manager
BCFS Health And Human Services
04.2020 - 10.2023
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Registered Nurse
RN2, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Assess and provide care for women during the postpartum phase of care.
- Assess and provide care for well infant during the neonatal experience.
- Support provided to mother and baby to promote a positive bonding experience.
- Provided care to a variety of patients completing duties such as monitoring health conditions, collecting samples, inserting IV’s, administering medicine, collaborating with other medical staff, over Mother/Baby couplet care, Level II Nursery, Pediatric, and Gynecological Services.
- Effective resource and mentor to staff.
- Demonstrates clinical judgement and decision making.
- Recognizes, responds and manages emergency situations.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
RN Charge Nurse
Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center
02.2016 - 03.2019
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
- Assists leadership in the creation and maintenance of policies and procedures.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Oversaw delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
- Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staffs' implementation of physician's orders.
- Create Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), document, and coordinate conversation with Healthcare Professionals and assigned Education Specialist.
- Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies and mass casualty incidences.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Adhered to budget requirements with excellent planning and consistent expense monitoring.
Registered Nurse
RN2, Memorial Hermann Hospital
10.2001 - 02.2016
- On Women’s Specialty Unit.
- Oriented new nurses.
- Prepared and educated patients before surgical procedures.
- Start and maintain IV’s.
- Monitor post op patients and maintain the highest level of care.
- Educate patients and their families through appropriate policy and procedure with communication and return demonstration.
Education
Bachelor’s of Science - Nursing
Lamar University
Beaumont, Tx12.2018
Associate Degree of Nursing -
Lamar State College
Port Arthur, Tx01.2013
LVN Certification -
San Jacinto College
Houston, Tx01.2001
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Project Management
- Leadership Development
- Process Improvement
- IV drug therapy management
- Infant CPR certified
- Patient education and counseling
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
- Strong medical ethic
- Postpartum care
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- EMR Systems
Certification
Current Registered Nurse License ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Certification BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) Certification NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider) Certification Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Cerner Superuser/ Powerchart Maternity Superuser Epic Experienced Meditech Experienced
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Registered Nurse Manager
BCFS Health And Human Services
04.2020 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse
RN2, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
09.2019 - 04.2020
RN Charge Nurse
Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center
02.2016 - 03.2019
Registered Nurse
RN2, Memorial Hermann Hospital
10.2001 - 02.2016
Bachelor’s of Science - Nursing
Lamar University
Associate Degree of Nursing -
Lamar State College
LVN Certification -
San Jacinto College
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