Latasha Davis

Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with broad experience in psychiatric and correctional nursing, patient care, medication administration, vital-sign monitoring, infection control, long-term care, vaccination services, and home health. Strong documentation, observation, communication, and prioritization skills. Committed to patient dignity, safety, confidentiality, and coordinated care in fast-paced clinical environments.

Licensed Practical Nurse at Delta Specialty Psychiatric Hospital (2024-07 – Present)

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with provider orders and facility policies; observe and report therapeutic effects or adverse reactions.
• Monitor patients’ mental status, behavior, mood, and overall condition; promptly report significant changes or safety concerns to the appropriate clinical team.
• Use calm, respectful, therapeutic communication when interacting with patients experiencing psychiatric or behavioral symptoms.
• Support a safe therapeutic environment by following unit safety procedures, conducting assigned observations, and promptly escalating urgent concerns.
• Assist with crisis prevention and de-escalation within LPN scope and facility protocols; seek assistance when a patient’s condition or behavior requires additional support.
• Document medication administration, observations, patient responses, and care provided accurately and promptly in the medical record.
• Collaborate with registered nurses, providers, and other members of the treatment team to support individualized care plans and patient education.

Licensed Practical Nurse at ShiftKey (2021-10 – Present)

• Monitor respiratory status, blood pressure, blood glucose, and other vital signs; document findings and report changes to the appropriate supervisor.
• Administer prescribed medications and provide ordered nursing care, including IV fluids when authorized and within scope.
• Communicate patient status, care needs, and environmental concerns to nursing supervisors, clinical supervisors, and case managers.
• Respond to patient and family questions and provide education about care and treatment procedures.

Licensed Practical Nurse at Pafford Emergency Medical Services (2021-09 – 2021-10)

• Collected and documented vital signs, monitored patient condition, and communicated concerns to nursing supervisors and clinical staff.

Licensed Practical Nurse at SnapNurse (2021-01 – 2021-08)

• Administered vaccinations while observing dosage requirements, contraindications, and potential side effects.
• Maintained accurate electronic and paper records and collaborated with team members to complete assigned patient-care tasks.

Licensed Practical Nurse at Pafford Emergency Medical Services (2021-05 – 2021-06)

• Administered COVID-19 vaccines at the local health department, monitored residents for adverse reactions, provided vaccine education, documented vaccinations, and scheduled follow-up doses.

Licensed Practical Nurse at West Tennessee Agency (2019-03 – 2021-01)

• Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and monitored vital signs and patient response.
• Educated and supported family members, documented patient conditions, and communicated concerns to supervisors and case managers.

Licensed Practical Nurse at Pafford EMS (2020-08 – 2020-10)

• Collected and documented vital signs, tracked changes in patient condition, and communicated concerns to supervising healthcare providers.
• Maintained patient confidentiality and administered prescribed medications and IV fluids when ordered and within scope.

Licensed Practical Nurse at Whitehaven Community Living Center (2013-05 – 2021-01)

• Collected and documented vital signs and monitored respiratory status, blood pressure, and blood glucose.
• Documented patient intake and dietary needs, assisted with feeding and monitoring, and educated patients and families about care procedures.

Correctional Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse at Correct Care Solutions (2012-05 – 2013-05)

• Provided nursing care to incarcerated patients while maintaining dignity, confidentiality, and professional boundaries.
• Performed nursing observations and collected vital signs; reported abnormal findings, acute symptoms, and changes in patient condition to appropriate clinical staff.
• Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with provider orders, facility protocols, and LPN scope of practice.
• Assisted with sick-call assessments and triage by gathering patient-reported symptoms and clinical information for evaluation by authorized clinicians.
• Observed patients for urgent medical or behavioral health concerns and escalated emergencies according to facility procedures.
• Documented nursing assessments, medication administration, treatments, and patient interactions accurately in the medical record.
• Followed infection-prevention practices and correctional-facility safety procedures while coordinating care with custody staff and healthcare team members.

Associate of Applied Science in Licensed Practical Nurse – Tennessee Technology Center (2010-08)

Medical Assistant – Remington College (2004-01)

GED – Southwest Community College (2003-12)