LATECIA RHODEN

Address: 204 Sunlight Circle Talladega, Alabama 35160

Phone: (256) 375-5479
Email: lrhoden.thc@gmail.com

Dedicated Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP committed to becoming an effective instrument in

delivering better health care services. Offering extensive nursing training and familiarity with
essential medical tools and terminology. My mission includes the ability to oversee care for
patients with complex needs — including assessment, clinical decision making, treatment
planning, and diagnostic and interventional procedures using evidence-based guidelines to
provide the best possible care leading to the best possible outcomes for each patient within my
care.

EXPERIENCE
June 2023 – Current
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner (Hospitalist), TeamHealth, Brookwood Baptist
Citizens
 Admitting patients for inpatient care
 Implemented and monitored the effectiveness of interventions to assist patients in
regaining and maintaining optimal health.
 Referred patients to medical specialists and coordinated patient care with social
workers, case managers, and mental health professionals.
 Used American Health Tech, Cerna, and Epic to document over 12 patient visits
daily.
 Established effective relationships with patients and families by respecting patient
rights and involving patients and families in decision-making.
 Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to provide appropriate
follow-up care.
 Conducted physical exams and health screenings.
 Provided education to patients and family members in health promotion, disease
prevention, and birth control methods.
 Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members, and
caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
 Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical
records.
 Completed 630 hours of clinical work in long-term, emergency room, and
intensive care.
 Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
 Discharging patients home or to another healthcare institute

MAY 2021 – MAY 2022

JOB TITLE: NURSE PRACTITIONER STUDENT, JACKSONVILLE STATE
UNIVERSITY
 Implemented and monitored the effectiveness of interventions to assist patients in
regaining and maintaining optimal health.
  Referred patients to medical specialists and coordinated patient care with social
workers, case managers, and mental health professionals.
 Used American Health Tech, Cerna, and Epic to document over 12 patient visits
daily.
 Established effective relationships with patients and families by respecting patient
rights and involving patients and families in decision-making.
 Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to provide appropriate
follow-up care.
 Conducted physical exams and health screenings.
 Provided education to patients and family members in health promotion, disease
prevention, and birth control methods.
 Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members, and
caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
 Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical
records.
 Completed 630 hours of clinical work in long-term, emergency room, and
intensive care.
 Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

JANUARY 2022 - CURRENT

JOB TITLE: FORENSIC PSYCHIATRIC STAFF NURSE, BROOKWOOD BAPTIST
CITIZENS

 Gauging patients' psychiatric states.

 Collaborating on psychiatric intervention plans.
 Administering psychotropic and similar medications.
 Monitoring adherence to non-medicinal treatment regimens.
 Removing potentially harmful and triggering environmental features.
 Restraining, consoling, and sometimes medicating highly unsettled patients.
 Recording patients' health journeys and reporting on notable alterations.
 Conducting targeted psychoeducation, particularly within families.

OCTOBER 2011 – June 2023

JOB TITLE: CLINICAL NURSE MANAGER, CHARGE NURSE, AND HOUSE

SUPERVISOR, REHAB SELECT TALLADEGA HEALTH AND REHAB

Clinical Nurse Manager of Rehab for Acute Care Patients:

 Recognize and assist in solving clinical and administrative problems

 Supervise care delivery systems to ensure accuracy and consistency
 Provide clinical expertise in medical, behavioral, and crisis management
 Coordinate with the Unit Manager and/or Director of Nursing to accomplish facility
and patient-care goals

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  Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures
 Communicate with residents and families to address care-related concerns
 Monitor patient medications, treatment, and therapies for quality assurance and
compliance with local, state, and federal regulations

House Supervisor:

 Communicating with patients, nurses, other healthcare professionals, family

members, and visitors
 Ensuring quality healthcare for all patients
 Guiding and advising nursing staff with clinical instructions
 Supervising and supporting nursing staff
 Reporting nursing activity to senior management
 Communicating updated information to departments and staff

Charge Nurse:

 Record patients’ medical records and monitor vital signs.

 Supervising nursing staff and monitoring their needs.
 Coordinating daily administrative duties, including schedules, nursing assignments,
and patient care.
 Overseeing patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
 Mentoring and training new staff and providing support and guidance to all staff
members.
 Monitoring medical charts and providing compassionate care and assistance to
patients and families.
 Liaising with doctors and administrators and communicating any protocol changes
to staff.
 Ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations.
 Recording and maintaining accurate reports.
 Identifying issues or emergencies and responding in a calm and efficient manner.

OCTOBER 2014 – MARCH 2019

JOB TITLE: REGISTER NURSE/STAFF NURSE, BROOKWOOD BAPTIST CITIZENS

 Managed care from admission to discharge on a medical/surgical unit

 Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course
of action.

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  Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored
responses.
 Oversaw delivery of care for patients on the medical-surgical unit, providing direct
care, delegating nursing assignments, and a supervising team comprised of
nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
 Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease, and
coronary artery disease.
 Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as
ventilator management, extensive wound care, and rehabilitation.
 Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary
hypertension, and other conditions.
 Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway
management.
 Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each
patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
 Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying
irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability
or acuity.
 Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis,
treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
 Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
 Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing the
chance of symptom reoccurrence.

EDUCATION
 Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL
Master of Science in Nursing, 05/2022
 Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 08/2019
 Central Alabama Community College, Alexander City, AL
Associate Degree in Nursing, 05/2014
 Central Alabama Community College, Alexander City, AL
Practical Nursing Certificate, 08/2011

SKILLS
 Obtaining complete health history 
 Performing complete physical exams
 Ordering and performing diagnostic

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 procedures and tests
 Interpreting clinical findings
 Develop health care problems list
 Arranging referrals and medical consults
 Prescribing specific medications/therapeutic
interventions
 Basic Life Support
 Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
 Telemetry
 Computer Skills
 EHR Proficiency
 Therapeutic Communication
 Time Management
 Empathy
 Critical Thinking
 Teamwork

AGACNP Clinical Skills:

 Airway Management & Mechanical
Ventilation
 Chest Tube (CT) Insertion and Removal
 CVL Insertion Stereo Setup and
Technique (Anatomical and Ultrasound
Guided)
 Diagnostic 12 Lead EKG Interpretation
 Ear And Eye Exam (Otoscopic and
Fundoscopic)
 Intraosseous Insertion (humeral and
tibia), Cricothyrotomy, and Needle
Decompression
 Lumbar Puncture, A- Line Insertion, and
Arterial Puncture
 Personal Protective Equipment Level C
 Standardized Patient Experience -Focus
H&P With Differential Diagnosis
Development, Assessment, and Plan
 Basic Laceration Repair, Incision and
Drainage, Punch Biopsy, Stapling, Skin
Adhesive (Dermabond), Horizontal
Mattress Stitch, Vertical Mattress Stitch,
Nail Hematoma Release, and Partial
Nail Removal
 Thoracentesis and Paracentesis with
Sterile Setup and Technique

License and Certifications:

 Registered Nurse –
o License # 1-146018
 AGACNP-BC
o Certification # 2022044959
 ACLS

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 BCLS