Latricia Tanner Myers
Orangeburg
Summary
Offering 20 years of progressive experience in the nursing profession with expertise in the clinical setting and providing leadership as a Nursing Supervisor, instructor, and trainer. Senior leadership experience collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to provide excellent patient-oriented care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act. Passionate healthcare professional successful in facilitating training for new employees, facilitating community TB and infectious disease testing, promoting patient independence, and adhering to infection control policies to keep patients and all healthcare professional safe.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, RN
Regional Medical Center
- Established patient care goals to promote patients’ independency and fostered a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and their families. Demonstrated leadership skills by serving on Pressure Ulcer Prevention (PUP) team, peer interviewing committee, peer review team, and Magnet Steering Committee. Interfaced with multidisciplinary team members to deliver exemplary, patient
Nursing Supervisor, RN
Allendale Correctional Institute
- Spearheaded all infection control, safety, and cleanliness initiatives in the Nursing Services area. Directed programs to improve standards of care. Coordinated and facilitated the institute’s bi-annual TB and infectious disease testing for the community. Oversaw staffing, in-service, maintenance of order and safety, and inventory while supervising the conduct of inmates and ensured nurses performed duties within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act.
Clinical Unit Leader/Clinical Coordinator 4 West
The Regional Medical Center
10.2011 - Current
- Execute nursing processes to increase the overall wellbeing of patients while delivering excellent patient-oriented care and education. Participate in providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families as a part of a multidisciplinary team. Utilize leadership and nursing experience to direct team members function as the charge nurse. Foster a compassionate environment even during difficult, fast-paced periods. Interface with patients to identify their care requirements and promote patient education and independence.
- Staff Nurse, RN/Charge Nurse
Director of Nursing
The Family Health Center, Inc
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
Assistant Nurse Manager, RN
Palmetto Health Baptist
07.2008 - 10.2011
- Provided exemplary support to the Nurse Manager by executing administrative duties of the unit. Adhered to all standards for professional nursing in the clinical setting while collaboratively working with other key healthcare professionals. Interfaced with healthcare personnel to participate in unit-based and organizational quality improvement activities. Adhered to all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures detailing health records storage and safeguarding of information including HIPAA. Performed human resources functions including administering disciplinary actions.
- Selected Accomplishments:
- Completed the 100 Management Training Course and attended Quality Leadership Institute meetings to gain relevant training on industry best leadership practices within the healthcare profession.
- Utilized Electric Health Record (EHR) systems to perform Computerized Physicians Order Entry (CPOE) changes and updates.
- Demonstrated leadership acumen by providing training, mentorship, coaching and resources for employees.
- Conducted peer reviews, EHR audits, controlled substance count audits, and instructed annual employee training.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Claflin University
01.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Calhoun Technical College
06.1995
Skills
- Patient-Oriented Care
- Healthcare Leadership
- Quality Assurance/Control
- EHR Audits
- Training and Staff Development
- Multidisciplinary Teams
- Health and Safety Standards
- Regulatory Compliance
- Customer relations skills
- Strong teamwork
- Leadership qualities
- Safety compliance
- Safe equipment operations
- Employee mentoring
- Schedule coordination
- Materials restocking
- Supply replenishment
- Performance monitoring
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Excellent communication
- Team building
Certification
- Ensure seamless day-to-day operations of the department; check equipment for full functionality and procure supplies to keep a sufficient amount of nursing supplies.
- Protect patients’ from additional illnesses by adhering to all infection control policies and maintaining a safe and clean working environment.
- Build fruitful working relationships with health care team members, physicians, and nursing teams.
- Protect patients’ health information in accordance with HIPAA rules and regulations.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge in order to deliver excellent care for patients and utilize industry best practices pertinent to leadership, health & safety, and nursing.
- Worked in the capacity of Charge Nurse as assigned
- PALS and ACLS Certified
Affiliations
The Drifters Inc
Chi Eta Phi, Inc
South Carolina Nurses Association
Timeline
Director of Nursing
The Family Health Center, Inc
07.2023 - 06.2024
Clinical Unit Leader/Clinical Coordinator 4 West
The Regional Medical Center
10.2011 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manager, RN
Palmetto Health Baptist
07.2008 - 10.2011
Staff Nurse, RN
Regional Medical Center
Nursing Supervisor, RN
Allendale Correctional Institute
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Claflin University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Calhoun Technical College
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