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LaToya Patterson

Memphis,TN

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Methodist Germantown Hospital
03.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services to medical-surgical patients.
  • Work with RNs to deliver comprehensive and compassionate care for 10 patients on the
  • Maintained a professional demeanor while effectively managing time-sensitive tasks such as medication administration, treatments, and patient documentation.
  • Expedited recovery times by implementing appropriate wound care measures and providing timely pain management.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Contributed to a safe environment through strict adherence to infection control protocols during all procedures.
  • Skillfully managed high-stress situations during emergency codes or rapid response events within the unit or hospital-wide setting.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.


Certified Medical Assistant

Regional One Health Medical Center
11.2014 - 12.2022
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Provided compassionate patient care, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
  • Increased patient safety by meticulously following infection control protocols and maintaining a sterile environment.
  • Coordinated with other healthcare professionals for patient referrals, ensuring a seamless transition and continuation of care.
  • Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TN
05-2025

Nursing

Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Memphis, TN
12-2023

Medical Assistant

Concorde Career College
Memphis, TN
01-2012

Skills

  • Patient relationship building
  • Preventive care
  • Empathetic and compassionate
  • Cultural competence
  • Critical thinking
  • Strong clinical judgment

Certification

  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - TN Board of Nursing.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.


Clinical Experience

Maternity Nursing: St. Francis Hospital, Memphis TN. -  Aug / 2024

Pediatric Nursing: Methodist Germantown Pavillon, Germantown, TN - Sept / 2024

Med Surg: Methodist North Hospital, Memphis, TN -  Nov / 2024

Mental Health: Lakeside, Memphis, TN -    Feb / 2025

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Methodist Germantown Hospital
03.2024 - Current

Certified Medical Assistant

Regional One Health Medical Center
11.2014 - 12.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Southwest Tennessee Community College

Nursing

Tennessee College of Applied Technology

Medical Assistant

Concorde Career College

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