LaQuinta K. Legania
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
New Orleans, ,Louisiana
Summary
To obtain a position in a healthcare setting that provides learning opportunities, growth and the ability to enhance my skills and knowledge acquired to be more productive.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Psychiatric RN
Northlake Behavioral Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Perform head to toe assessment
- Administer psychotropic medications and document reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medication, performed MSE and group session
- Admit and discharge patients
- Delegate to the MHTs
- Perform all nursing shift duties (vitals, scheduling appts and labs, updating charts)
Behavioral Health RN
Providence Willamette Falls
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Independently implements the nursing process with patients including carrying out daily duties on the assigned floor and physicians orders in a timely manner
- Makes unit rounds and provides direct care
- Counts and distributes controlled medications; maintains availability of medications and supplies
- Performs first aid and alerts physicians and Director of Nursing of patient emergencies or unusual change in condition
- Assesses and thoroughly documents patients mental-psychosocial needs
- Confers with charge nurses and physicians on other shifts regarding condition of patients
- Makes shift assignments based on the needs of the patient, expertise of the staff and acuity of the milieu
- Evaluates and updates care plan based on patient's needs and response to care
- Teaches patient skills of self-care
- Protects human and civil rights of patients and staff
- Educates patients and their families on health, illness and medication usage
- May participate in bathing and feeding patients
- May assist in physical examinations and histories
- May collect lab certain specimens
- Attends unit meetings and in-services
- Completes and submits incident reports for all patient & employee injuries
RN
Kaiser Permanente Ontario Mental Health Outpatient Clinic
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Provided and coordinated care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of patients, developing and implementing nursing care plans, maintaining medical records and educating patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions
- Administered LAI monthly
- Notified Psychiatrists of patients medications concerns and change in mental status
Psychiatric RN
University of Illinois Chicago
08.2024 - 08.2024
- Complete comprehensive medical assessment for each patient upon admission
- Perform all nursing shift duties (screening, vitals, scheduling appts and labs, updating charts)
- Address pharmacy needs and prescription authorizations; dispense meds and maintain med logs
- Collaborate with medical, clinical and UR teams to ensure consistent coordination of care
- Ensure precise medical documentation, chart review, and medication logging for each patient
RN
Providence Williamette Falls
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Maintain and treat behavioral disorders, drug and alcohol withdrawals
- Conduct daily rounds to assess and monitor for any physical and mental changes in patients' status
- Monitored/cared for patients who needed continuous cardiac monitoring, received critical monitoring results and notified physician or adhered to orders
- Administer cardiac medication per protocol
- Perform daily wound care as directed by the MD
- Conduct daily lab draws, notify the MD of critical lab values, administer blood and other blood products, and chart assessment and other pertinent patient data in the EPIC system
- Manage the care of patients with acute, chronic, COVID, mental illnesses, and substance abuse
- Administer medication, provide a safe environment, and manage and assess opiate and alcohol withdrawals in accordance with the COWS and CIWA-AR scale
Behavioral Health RN
Santa Clara Medical
03.2024 - 04.2024
- As charge nurse, make sure LPNs, CNAs, and Mental Health Technicians receive nursing care and supervision
- RNs ensure that the treatment provided complies with ANA standards and evidence-based practice guidelines
- Participate in the development and implementation of the treatment plan, including the formulation of individualized care plans
- In addition to aiding LPNs and all staff members as needed, function as the medication nurse when necessary
- Perform admissions assessments and discharges
RN Med Surg Telemetry
Riverside Community
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Perform head to toe assessment
- Perform daily patient rounds to assess and observe for any physical and mental changes in patients’ status
- Perform daily wound care as ordered by MD
- Perform daily lab draws, notify MD of critical lab values, administered blood and other blood products, and chart assessment and other pertinent data regarding patient in the Meditech system
- Monitored patients on the telemetry monitors and interpreted and document EKG strips
RN Psych
Ascension Providence Hospital
09.2023 - 09.2023
- Complete head to toe assessment
- Administer psychotropic medications and record reactions to medication, performed MSE and group session
- Admit and discharge patients
- Delegate to the MHTs
- Conducted nursing groups in the milieu
Psychiatric RN
Christi St. Joseph Hospital
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Perform head to toe assessment
- Administer and document reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medication, performed MSE and group session
- Admitted and discharged patients home or to long term facilities
Psychiatric RN
St. Luke’s Hospital
09.2022 - 09.2022
- Perform head to toe assessment
- Administer and document reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medication
RN (BCFS)
Breckenridge Village of Tyler
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Utilize sound medical and professional judgment and best practices to support the medical, safety and well-being of every resident while maintaining compliance with established state nursing and licensing regulatory agencies, and federal standards requirements
- Responsible for managing medical care of the residents to include, but not limited to well visits, immunizations, sick visits, documentation, supply inventory and ordering
RN (Entry)
BCFS
03.2021 - 08.2021
- At designated site supervise, direct, and train medical staff, and coordinate services, following Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), Office of Refugee and Resettlement (ORR) and BCFS HSS Medical Services Division established policies, procedures and guidelines
- Implemented and monitored health care plans for service population at the site(s) as prescribed by an advanced practice provider or physician and applying best practice nursing guidelines
- Administered COVID 19 Vaccinations and Testing
- Floated to Covid unit and performed daily assessments, administered medication, monitored heart rhythms, performed daily covid tests
RN
Krucial Staffing
04.2020 - 03.2021
- Perform head to toe physical assessments including vital signs, administered medications, perform daily patients care adhering to the hospital policy and COVID 19 regulations
- Administered breathing treatments to stable COVID patients on a Medical Surgical Unit
Telemetry Floor RN
Kaiser Permanente WA
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Perform head to toe physical assessments, vital signs, and administered medications
- Perform patient care ordered by MD, documentation performed through EPIC charting system, and monitored patients heart rhythm
RN
Ocean Behavioral Hospital of Greater New Orleans
02.2012 - 04.2017
- Manage the care of patients with acute, chronic, and mental illnesses
- Assign staffing sheets, physical and psychiatric assessments; formulate care plans, rounds with the MD, transcribe MD orders, labs, and x-ray orders
- Delegate appropriate tasks to LPNs and MHTs, administered daily medications and collect specimens as ordered by the MD
RN
Metairie Healthcare Center
11.2012 - 01.2014
- Company Overview: (Geri Psych)
- Manage the care of patients with acute, chronic illnesses, and behavioral disorders
- Performed physical assessments, administered daily medications, perform Foley catheter and peg tube care
- Rounded with NP and notify changes of patient’s health status, and delegate appropriate tasks to CNAs
- (Geri Psych)
Substance Abuse Coordinator
LSU Juvenile Justice Program
01.2007 - 12.2010
- Provide substance abuse counseling and group therapy to juvenile offenders
- Participated in staffing by collaborating with the healthcare team regarding clients’ treatment progress, formulated treatment plans, and case management
Mental Health Specialist
Calais Rehab Options
01.2004 - 12.2005
- Provided psychosocial skills training for clients with behavioral, emotional, and social disorders
- Provided services in different settings in the community and I observed and documented the client’s behavior
- Facilitated group and participated in case conference regarding the clients’ progress, and case management
Substance Abuse Counselor (CIT)
DRD N. O. Medical Center
01.2003 - 12.2004
- Assisted clients in securing needed skills to attain improvement in quality of life and abstained from illicit drug use by utilizing the 12 core function of substance abuse counseling
- Assisted in the intake process, documented individual counseling sessions, developed clients treatments plans, engaged in case conference by assisting or receiving feedback on clients from treatment team, and administered urine drug screen test when needed, and case management
Special Education Teacher
Laurel Elementary
01.2000 - 12.2001
- Provided a quality education to promote learning, implemented behavior management techniques to improve behavior, and provided hygiene training to improve personal hygiene
Mental Health Counselor
Hope Haven Center
01.2000 - 12.2001
- Provided adequate supervision, documented the residents behavior in their charts, implemented behavior management techniques to adolescents ages 8 to 18, restrained, dispensed prescribed medications, transported residents to and from home visits and doctor appointments
RN/ Float Pool
University Medical Center of New Orleans
10.2013 - 07.2001
- Company Overview: Level 1
- Perform head to toe physical assessments including vital signs, administered medications, perform daily patients care adhering to the hospital policy and ANA
- Manage and treat behavioral disorders, drugs and alcohol withdrawals
- Perform daily patient rounds to assess and observe for any physical and mental changes in patients’ status
- Perform daily wound care as ordered by MD
- Perform daily lab draws, notify MD of critical lab values, administered blood and other blood products, and chart assessment and other pertinent data regarding patient in the EPIC system
- Manage the care of patients with acute, chronic, COVID, mental illnesses, and substance abuse
- Administer medication, provide a safe environment, evaluate and manage alcohol withdrawals adhering to the CIWA scale
- Float to all Medical Surgical Floors (Telemetry, Stroke/ Neuro, Trauma Surgery/ Orthro, Adult Isolation, Telemetry Room and Employee Health)
- Level 1
Education
MSN -
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, La 01.2023 - 12.2023
BSN - undefined
Louisiana State University
New Orleans, La 01.2015 - 12.2015
ADN - undefined
Charity School of Nursing
New Orleans, La 01.2011 - 12.2011
BA - Psychology, Substance Abuse
Southern University at New Orleans
New Orleans, La 01.2001 - 12.2003
Skills
Basic life support
Health promotion
Clinical judgment
Quality improvement
Teamwork
Professionalism
Excellent Communication
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Compassionate patient-centered care
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Organizations
Chi Eta Phi Nursing Sorority
Timeline
Behavioral Health RN
Providence Willamette Falls
01.2025 - 02.2025
RN
Kaiser Permanente Ontario Mental Health Outpatient Clinic
10.2024 - 11.2024
Psychiatric RN
University of Illinois Chicago
08.2024 - 08.2024
RN
Providence Williamette Falls
06.2024 - 06.2024
Behavioral Health RN
Santa Clara Medical
03.2024 - 04.2024
Psychiatric RN
Northlake Behavioral Hospital
01.2024 - Current
RN Med Surg Telemetry
Riverside Community
11.2023 - 12.2023
RN Psych
Ascension Providence Hospital
09.2023 - 09.2023
Psychiatric RN
Christi St. Joseph Hospital
06.2023 - 07.2023
MSN -
Southeastern Louisiana University
01.2023 - 12.2023
Psychiatric RN
St. Luke’s Hospital
09.2022 - 09.2022
RN (BCFS)
Breckenridge Village of Tyler
07.2022 - 08.2022
RN (Entry)
BCFS
03.2021 - 08.2021
RN
Krucial Staffing
04.2020 - 03.2021
Telemetry Floor RN
Kaiser Permanente WA
01.2018 - 03.2018
BSN - undefined
Louisiana State University
01.2015 - 12.2015
RN/ Float Pool
University Medical Center of New Orleans
10.2013 - 07.2001
RN
Metairie Healthcare Center
11.2012 - 01.2014
RN
Ocean Behavioral Hospital of Greater New Orleans
02.2012 - 04.2017
ADN - undefined
Charity School of Nursing
01.2011 - 12.2011
Substance Abuse Coordinator
LSU Juvenile Justice Program
01.2007 - 12.2010
Mental Health Specialist
Calais Rehab Options
01.2004 - 12.2005
Substance Abuse Counselor (CIT)
DRD N. O. Medical Center
01.2003 - 12.2004
BA - Psychology, Substance Abuse
Southern University at New Orleans
01.2001 - 12.2003
Special Education Teacher
Laurel Elementary
01.2000 - 12.2001
Mental Health Counselor
Hope Haven Center
01.2000 - 12.2001
Similar Profiles
Rodney CousinRodney Cousin
Maintenance Supervisor at Northlake Behavioral Health SystemMaintenance Supervisor at Northlake Behavioral Health System
Amber WallaceAmber Wallace
Mental Health Technician at Northlake Behavioral HealthMental Health Technician at Northlake Behavioral Health
Amber VernonAmber Vernon
Behavioral Health Charge Registered Nurse at Northlake Behavioral Health SystemBehavioral Health Charge Registered Nurse at Northlake Behavioral Health System