LaTasha Rogers
Newark,DE
Summary
Seeking a position with a health care organization where my skill set, education and experience will assist in the delivery of outstanding patient care
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for this role. Proven ability to provide high-quality patient care with strong clinical skills in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily activities. Known for strong collaboration with medical teams, adapting to changing needs, and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, compassionate, and skilled in patient communication and support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Case Manager
Horizon BCBSNJ
03.2024 - Current
- Coordinated patient care plans, ensuring comprehensive support for diverse health needs.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and preventive care strategies.
- Monitored adherence to treatment protocols, adjusting plans as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to document patient interactions and track progress efficiently.
- Developed resources for staff training on case management best practices and compliance standards.
- Advocated for patient needs within healthcare systems, enhancing access to services and support networks.
- Served as a liaison between patients and various support services such as financial assistance programs, community resources, and mental health counseling to ensure holistic care was provided.
- Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers.
- Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Applied critical thinking skills during case reviews to identify potential risks or challenges before they escalated into larger issues.
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
- Educated patients on disease management techniques, empowering them to take control of their health and reduce complications.
- Promoted continuity of care by coordinating with healthcare providers, social workers, and family members in the development of discharge plans.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry best practices and maintaining meticulous documentation records.
- Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies and variances in plans of care.
- Optimized resource utilization by identifying opportunities for cost containment without compromising care quality.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through vigilant monitoring and prompt intervention for at-risk patients.
- Managed caseloads efficiently, prioritizing high-risk cases while ensuring all patients received appropriate attention and support.
LPN
AMX Healthcare
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Assist in the delivery of healthcare through patient assessments, interventions, and monitoring. Administer medications to the patients and monitor the effectiveness of all medications. Documentation of all findings. Assure the safety and comfortability of residents and supervised caregivers. Perform skin assessments and implement standing orders as needed to treat skin breakdown/wounds. Completed necessary documentation as required by organization Policies and Procedures. Maintained patient confidentiality and accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations, and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping. Caring for patients in Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation. (Contracted Position-LTC/Rehab/Acute Care)
LPN
Silverlake Hospital- Dual Diagnosis
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Provide inpatient treatment for adults who experience acute mental health symptoms and substance use. Provides direct and supervised nursing care to patients, assists in facilitating group meetings. Help with daily operations of the unit. Monitors and provide medication administration and clinical documentation as ordered by the Medical Doctor (MD). Conduct patient observation rounds as needed and as ordered by MD and reports significant unit problems. Maintain safe and healthy working environment. Uses safe work methods and procedures in accordance with company clinical standards. Communicates effectively with other members of the health care team regarding patient care and/or changes in condition. Responds appropriately in a crisis.
LPN
Recovery Centers of America
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Assessed the physiological and behavioral health status of the patient and completes initial assessment and develops the plan of care. Recognizes reports and acts upon reports of deviation in diagnostic studies. Can accurately assesses and document vital signs and signs of pain to ensure proper treatment. Communicates and documents client's psychosocial status. Collaborates with treatment team to include ancillary departments to determine appropriate treatment/discharge plan. Assisted clients in understanding the nature of the disease of addiction and the need for treatment. Assisted in maintaining a safe and secure environment. Completed necessary documentation as required by organization Policies and Procedures. Maintained patient confidentiality and accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations, and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping. Followed policies and procedures for verification of narcotic counts Administered medications according to policy. Verify the MAR for correct medication and administration times. Monitored behavioral changes which may be related to medication administration. Provided courteous, high-quality service to patients and members of the public by responding to requests for service or making appropriate referrals in a timely manner.
LPN
ISOS/ Atrium Staffing Agency
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Work is conducted on secure military base, providing care for Afghan refugees. Assessed urgent care patients' charts, prescribed medications, and test results upon arrival. Performed physical examinations, as well as and tracking heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oxymetry measurements. Interpreted health measurements, administered prescribed medication, and facilitated suitable treatment interventions. Inserting IVs and collecting phlebotomy and other diagnostic samples. Interpreting laboratory test results and collaborating with physicians on treatment plans. Reported deteriorating conditions to primary healthcare specialists without delay. Maintaining and updating medical charts, patient files, and health records. Explaining treatments, procedures, and after-care instructions, as well as answering patients' questions. Assessed and evaluated the immunization status and needs of clients through the knowledge of current vaccine guidelines, and client medical history. Interprets international immunization records. Educates clients about the importance of immunization, following recommended immunization schedules, possible side effects of immunizations, and aftercare. Drawn up vaccines according to manufacturer’s instructions and administers them using safe and proper techniques. Administered and evaluated tuberculosis skin tests. Completed appropriate client and clinic records to ensure correct vaccines are administered and documented. Works with diverse cultures including predominately non-English speaking clients to overcome barriers to obtaining health care. Counsels and advises clients using interpreters. Performed COVID-19 rapid test and recorded patients’ results. Educated patients on the proper quarantine procedures as per CDC guidelines. (Contracted Position)
LPN
Global Health Care Services
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Assist in the delivery of healthcare through patient assessments, interventions, and monitoring. Administer medications to the patients and monitor the effectiveness of all medications. Documentation of all findings. Assure the safety and comfortability of residents and supervised caregivers. Perform skin assessments and implement standing orders as needed to treat skin breakdown/wounds. Completed necessary documentation as required by organization Policies and Procedures. Maintained patient confidentiality and accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations, and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping. Caring for patients in Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation. (Care One facilities) (Contracted Position)
Admissions Coordinator
Merwick Care & Rehabilitation Center
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Admitted patients, marketed programs; obtained applicant information; screened applicants; completed admissions process; resolved patient dis-satisfactions. Maintained admission guidelines by writing, updating, and recommending changes to admission criteria, policies, and procedures. Completed applications and medical information; verified and clarified information; Screened patients discussed financial responsibility forms; coordinated and arranged physical, social, emotional, and support service requirements, including transportation.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Global Health Care Services
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Assist patients with personal hygiene care including bathing, grooming, and dressing, and bowel and bladder care record patients’ signs and weight, observe and record patients’ conditions, food and liquid intake and other behavior. Assisted patients to walk with canes, walkers, or other devices. Maintained clean and safe environments. Lifted, transported, and move patients using the appropriate techniques. Comply with all safety and health regulations
Correctional Officer
Bureau of Prisons- FCI Fort Dix
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Dealt with a large population of inmates, Searched persons, belongings, and areas. Used SENTRY to lookup profile history, discipline history, inmate assignments, inmate progress reviews, inmate progress reports, security classifications, designations and input various information. Worked in control center, operated the rear gate, worked front lobby, explained the policy and procedure to visitors, prepared incident reports, property inventory forms, responded to emergencies, diffused hostile situations between inmates, referred inmates to Health services daily; supervised inmate during recreation, dining, during religious ceremonies, visitation, work detail crews, conducted tool inventory before and after work was completed. Implemented the visitation policy as well as explained to inmates the visitation process. Worked in the visitation room, ensured safe visitation. Controlled contraband entering the institution from the institution. Identified new inmates entering the institution. Provided safe and secured armed transportation to and from the institutions, i.e. (doctors’ appointments outside of the institution, emergency transports to outside hospital). Provided secured armed inmate transportation via airplane, van, or ambulance.
Education
LPN-BSN program -
Berkeley College
07.2025
Criminal Justice
Union County College
Cranford, NJPractical Nursing Certificate Program - undefined
Lincoln Technical Institute
Iselin, NJ05.2021
Skills
- Medication administration
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Infection control
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Psychiatric nursing
- Health promotion
- Behavioral health
- Patient documentation
- Clinical decision making
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient relationship building
Certification
Certified EMT, law enforcement training, Basic Armed Prisoner Transport certification, Phlebotomy certification, BLS certification
Timeline
Nurse Case Manager
Horizon BCBSNJ
03.2024 - Current
LPN
AMX Healthcare
01.2023 - 08.2024
LPN
Silverlake Hospital- Dual Diagnosis
09.2022 - 09.2023
LPN
ISOS/ Atrium Staffing Agency
10.2021 - 02.2022
LPN
Global Health Care Services
07.2021 - 06.2022
LPN
Recovery Centers of America
06.2021 - 03.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Global Health Care Services
05.2020 - 07.2020
Admissions Coordinator
Merwick Care & Rehabilitation Center
03.2020 - 09.2020
Correctional Officer
Bureau of Prisons- FCI Fort Dix
10.2018 - 07.2019
Criminal Justice
Union County College
Practical Nursing Certificate Program - undefined
Lincoln Technical Institute
LPN-BSN program -
Berkeley College
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