Latoya Greene
Bridgwater ,Somerset
Summary
Driven nursing professional with 5 year of experience in both hospital care and Nursing care home environments. Talented at conducting patient assessments, developing individualized care plans and implementing prescribed orders. Successful at delivering high-quality patient care to advance recovery goals and improve overall health. .
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered nurse
Sanctuary Care home
Bridgwater, Somerset
03.2021 - Current
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
- Took vital signs and treated wounds for doctors.
- Tracked and addressed patient pain levels, helping promote healing by minimising discomfort.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to communicate patient needs.
- Tracked and escalated compliance, care and quality issues.
- Provided clinical leadership and oversight to 74-beds in care home, including daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Enhanced care delivery by monitoring trends and suggesting process improvements.
- Oversaw patients admission and discharge from nursing home..
- Liaised with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to communicate patient needs.
- Skilfully performed suture removals for patient of Nursing home.
- Tested glucose and administered injections.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight and height.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Ensured safe, legal medicines handling and substance control in line with Medicines Act.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
- Developed and implemented successful patient care plans.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritised treatment.
- Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Changed bandages, and catheters on regular basis.
- Facilitated adequate pain management for assigned patients to minimise discomfort.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored junior nursing staff.
- Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
- Performed all tasks with patient-centred focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Leveraged person-centred care to develop care plans and enhance recovery process.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Provided in-depth education on disease prevention and intervention.
- Dispensed medications and administered pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions via IVs, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as well as orally or rectally.
- Ordered, dispensed and administered prescribed medications and medical products.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Assisted doctors and other nursing staff.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Dressed wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Managed high-volume caseloads of up to 44 patients per shift.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Stayed up-to-date on latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Developed and updated initiatives to improve patient care and quality of service.
- Developed healthcare plans for individuals and families.
Registered Nurse
North Central Regional Health Authority
Arima, Arima
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Fostered relationships between nursing teams and patients.
- Delivered diagnostics, treatments and rehabilitative support services.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
- Took vital signs and treated wounds for doctors.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to communicate patient needs.
- Tracked and escalated compliance, care and quality issues.
- Enhanced care delivery by monitoring trends and suggesting process improvements.
- Supported community health initiatives and delivered seminars targeted at specific patient groups.
- Skilfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
- Tested glucose and administered injections.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight and height.
- Ensured safe, legal medicines handling and substance control in line with Medicines Act.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
- Developed and implemented successful patient care plans.
- Delivered high-volume vaccinations and seasonal clinics.
- Facilitated adequate pain management for assigned patients to minimise discomfort.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
- Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
- Performed all tasks with patient-centred focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Changed bandages, catheters and tracheostomies on regular basis.
- Leveraged person-centred care to develop care plans and enhance recovery process.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Provided in-depth education on disease prevention and intervention.
- Dispensed medications and administered pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions via IVs, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as well as orally or rectally.
- Ordered, dispensed and administered prescribed medications and medical products.
- Thoroughly disinfected and correctly stored hospital equipment to safeguard health of staff and maintain order within ward.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Assisted doctors and other nursing staff.
- Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Operated ventilators and maintained oxygen supplies during peak treatment times.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Helped deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Managed high-volume caseloads of up to 10 patients per shift.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Stayed up-to-date on latest nursing developments to provide best patient care. Up held patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Prepared patients for specific endoscopic procedures.
- Developed and updated initiatives to improve patient care and quality of service.
- Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Science, Technology And Applied Art T&T
Port Of Spain Trinidad And Tobago 01.2012 - 11.2018
Skills
- Nursing staff leadership
- Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care
- Wound cleaning/care expertise
- End-of-life care
- Catheter care and wounds
- Charting and reporting
- IV and venepuncture certified
- Medicine administration
Affiliations
- Reading, swimming, watching movies, hiking, and trying new restaurants
Certification
I am a licensed Nurse in both the United Kingdom and also in Trinidad and Tobago my home country.
Languages
English
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered nurse
Sanctuary Care home
03.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
North Central Regional Health Authority
08.2019 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Science, Technology And Applied Art T&T
01.2012 - 11.2018
I am a licensed Nurse in both the United Kingdom and also in Trinidad and Tobago my home country.
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