Keisha Toran
Bridgeton,MO
Summary
Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse/Patient Care Coordinator
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
615 S New Ballas Rd, St. Louis, MO 63141
03.2024 - Current
- Orchestrated communication channels between patients and healthcare providers to optimize care delivery.
- Executed electronic health record (EHR) updates to enhance patient data management efficiency.
- Facilitated collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care plans.
- Administered sensitive patient data with a focus on maintaining confidentiality and privacy in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Coordinated timely interactions between patients and healthcare providers, addressing inquiries and concerns effectively.
- Facilitated training for new staff on office procedures and protocols to enhance consistency in patient care delivery.
- Provided direct care to enhance patient satisfaction and overall experience.
- Facilitated training for new staff on patient care coordination best practices to enhance team effectiveness.
- Ensured verification of patient insurance eligibility to facilitate seamless patient processing.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Coordinated interactions between patients and healthcare teams, promoting clear communication regarding treatment options.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting significant findings to healthcare team.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shiftkey, LLC
5221 N. O Connor Blvd # 1400, Irving, TX 75039
06.2018 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with health regulations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital
300 1st Capital Dr. St.Charles,Mo
01.2020 - 02.2024
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Assisted in wound care procedures, enhancing patient comfort and promoting healing.
- Conducted routine assessments to identify changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Educated patients on health management and medication adherence for improved recovery.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to enhanced hospital safety standards.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Delmar Gardens Of Chesterfield
14855 N, Outer 40 Rd, Chesterfield,MO 63017
05.2001 - 01.2020
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Conducted routine assessments to identify changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
Education
No Degree - Licensed Pratical Nurse
Pike-Lincoln Technical Center
342 Vo Tech Rd,Eolia,Mo 6334406-2009
Skills
- Clear and concise communication
- Accurate patient documentation
- Adaptable and flexible
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessments
- EMR / EHR
- Strong clinical judgment
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- EKG Certified
- Telemetry Monitoring
- IV Therapy
- Dementia Care
- NIHSS Certified
- SBAR friendly
Clinical Excellence
While in nursing school I was awarded Clinical Excellence by performing high level clinical skills with exceptional patient care.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse/Patient Care Coordinator
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
03.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital
01.2020 - 02.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shiftkey, LLC
06.2018 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Delmar Gardens Of Chesterfield
05.2001 - 01.2020
No Degree - Licensed Pratical Nurse
Pike-Lincoln Technical Center