La Tosha Reece BSN, RN
Aberdeen
Summary
Registered Nurse with expertise in telemetry and mental health nursing. Proven ability to deliver high-quality patient care through effective assessment, planning, and evaluation. Strong clinical skills and judgment enhance patient outcomes across diverse medical histories. Committed to maintaining a diligent and observant approach to nursing responsibilities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
Aberdeen
08.2024 - Current
- Conduct mental health assessments to identify patient needs and risks accurately.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create tailored care plans for patients.
- Provide emotional support to families of psychiatric patients during challenging situations.
- Deliver crisis intervention and support during psychiatric emergencies effectively.
- Assist in group therapy sessions to enhance peer communication and support.
- Monitor patient reactions and side effects to optimize treatment effectiveness.
- Supervise nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care delivery.
- Coordinate patient admissions and discharges to maintain workflow efficiency.
Registered Nurse
University Of Maryland Upper Chesapeake
Bel Air
07.2001 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Responded promptly to telemetry alarms and alerts for critical conditions.
- Responded quickly to any changes in patient's condition or vital signs.
- Managed intravenous therapy including IV starts, changes, discontinuation per physician orders.
- Monitored medications and reviewed lab results.
- Performed ECG monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms.
Registered Nurse
Ashley Addiction Treatment
Havre de Grace
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Registered Nurse
Perry Point VA Medical Center
Perryville
04.2016 - 01.2019
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stevenson University
Stevenson, MD08.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD05.2017
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD05.2007
High School Diploma -
Harford Technical High School
Bel Air, MD06.1998
Skills
- Care planning
- Medication administration
- Group therapy facilitation
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Mental health assessment
- Effective communication
- Chart updating
- Mobility assistance
- ADL assistance
- Documenting vitals
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Taking vitals
- Epic EHR management
- Sbar communication
- CPR certification
Certification
Delegating Nurse Case Management
Affiliations
NAACP Harford County 2022 - present
- Co chair of the Health Committee from 2024 - 2025
- Executive Committee member 2025 - present
- Co chair of the Health Committee from 2024 - 2025
- Executive Committee member 2025 - present
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ashley Addiction Treatment
12.2018 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse
Perry Point VA Medical Center
04.2016 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse
University Of Maryland Upper Chesapeake
07.2001 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stevenson University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harford Community College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Harford Community College
High School Diploma -
Harford Technical High School