Lafayette Larrimore

Working with the forensic, mental health, and substance abuse population Perform client initial nursing assessment including urine drug screens and blood draws Administer prescribed medications and document response in patients' charts

Travel Charge Registered Nurse (Psychiatric Emergency Department) - Aya Nursing - University of Kentucky EMPATH Emergency Psych Unit

(2024-07)

• Working with the forensic, mental health, and substance abuse population
• Perform client initial nursing assessment including urine drug screens and blood draws
• Administer prescribed medications and document response in patients' charts
• Implement Detox protocol for Alcohol, Marijuana, Cocaine, and many other substances
• Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action
• Many years of experience in 'Team Code' situations including de-escalation and take down protocols
• Work as part of a health care team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions
• Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration
• Supervise nurses' aides and assistants

Travel Charge Registered Nurse (Mental Health Hospital) - Jackson Nursing Professional - Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah

(2023-03 - 2024-04)

• Working with the forensic, mental health, and substance abuse population
• Perform client initial nursing assessment including urine drug screen
• Administer prescribed medications and document response in patients' charts
• Implement Detox protocol for Alcohol, Marijuana, Cocaine, and many other substances
• Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action
• Many years of experience in 'Team Code' situations including de-escalation and take down protocols
• Work as part of a health care team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions
• Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration
• Supervise nurses' aides and assistants

Travel Charge Registered Nurse (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Hospital) - Focus Point Nursing Agency - Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center

(2021-04 - 2021-06)

• Working with the forensic, mental health, and substance abuse population
• Perform client initial nursing assessment including urine drug screen
• Administer prescribed medications and document response in patients' charts
• Implement Detox protocol for Alcohol, Marijuana, Cocaine, and many other substances
• Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action
• Many years of experience in 'Team Code' situations including de-escalation and take down protocols
• Work as part of a health care team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions
• Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration
• Supervise nurses' aides and assistants

Charge Registered Nurse (Crisis Stabilization Unit) & Detox (Substance abuse and Mental Health Facility) - BANYAN HEALTH SYSTEMS - Miami, FL

(2015-02 - 2023-12)

• Working with the forensic, mental health, and substance abuse population
• Perform client initial nursing assessment including urine drug screen
• Administer prescribed medications and document response in patients' charts
• Implement Detox protocol for Alcohol, Marijuana, Cocaine, and many other substances
• Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action
• Many years of experience in 'Team Code' situations including de-escalation and take down protocols
• Work as part of a health care team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions
• Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration
• Supervise nurses' aides and assistants

Masters of Business Administration - Healthcare Management - Franklin University (2020-05 - 2023-08)

Associates of Science - Nursing - Miami Dade College (2016-04 - 2017-08)

Practical Nursing - Nursing - Miami Dade College (2009-08)

Associate of Arts - Music Education - Miami Dade College (1999 - 2003)

High School Diploma - Alameda High School (1997-04)