LaTerri Myers
Memphis
Summary
Compassionate, patient-focused Registered Nurse with 2 years of experience in acute care, trauma, and medical-surgical nursing. Skilled in patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient education. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong clinical judgment, attention to details, and compliance with healthcare standards. Known for building trust with patients, families, and care teams while delivering safe, efficient, and compassionate care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Nurse
Methodist Lebonheur Hospital South-Memphis, TN
Memphis, TN
10.2025 - Current
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments and triage, prioritizing care needs and facilitating efficient patient flow in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications, treatment plans, and post-discharge care, improving health literacy and adherence to care recommendations.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care with providers and support services to optimize patient outcomes and continuity of care.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in EPIC EMR, ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Consistently received positive patient feedback for compassionate care, effective communication, and commitment to exceptional patient outcomes.
- Work PRN
Emergency Room Nurse
Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis, TN
Memphis, TN
10.2023 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and triage evaluations to determine acuity levels and facilitate timely, appropriate care interventions.
- Reduced patient wait times by 30% through efficient patient flow management, prompt clinical assessment, and prioritization of care needs.
- Provided comprehensive patient and family education regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and discharge instructions to support informed decision-making and treatment adherence.
- Collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop, implement, and coordinate individualized patient care plans.
- Maintained accurate, timely, and compliant documentation within the Cerner electronic medical record (EMR) system.
- Contributed to improved door-to-CT turnaround times for suspected stroke patients by supporting rapid assessment, communication, and coordination of emergency care processes.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction and generated positive patient feedback through compassionate, patient-centered care and effective communication.
- Work 36-40 hours per/wk
Graduate Nurse Extern
Regional One Health-The Med -Memphis, TN
Memphis, TN
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted in the delivery of high-quality patient care while strengthening clinical assessment, observation, and documentation skills in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Worked 40 hours per/wk
Laboratory Technician Assistant
Baptist Healthcare for Women-Memphis, TN
Memphis, TN
10.2020 - 06.2023
- Maintained strict compliance with HIPAA regulations, infection prevention protocols, and organizational policies to ensure patient privacy and safety.
- Provided compassionate, patient-centered support, fostering comfort, trust, and a positive healthcare experience.
- Ensured the integrity, accuracy, and proper handling of specimen collections in accordance with established laboratory and quality standards.
- Increased specimen processing turnaround times by 40% through efficient workflow management, attention to details, and effective coordination with clinical and laboratory teams.
- Worked 40 hours per/wk
Education
Associate degree - Nursing Degree
Southwest Tennessee Community College
05-2023
Skills
- Patient Education & Health Coaching
- Clinical Documentation & Chart Review
- EMR/EHR Systems (Cerner, Epic)
- Medication Reconciliation
- Care Plan Development
- HIPAA & Regulatory Compliance
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Cultural Competence & Health Literacy
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
Certification
- Compact Nurse License (TN)
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI
Timeline
Emergency Room Nurse
Methodist Lebonheur Hospital South-Memphis, TN
10.2025 - Current
Emergency Room Nurse
Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis, TN
10.2023 - Current
Graduate Nurse Extern
Regional One Health-The Med -Memphis, TN
06.2023 - 10.2023
Laboratory Technician Assistant
Baptist Healthcare for Women-Memphis, TN
10.2020 - 06.2023
Associate degree - Nursing Degree
Southwest Tennessee Community College