Laphondtina Young
Fort Defiance
Summary
Registered Nurse with Emergency experience in high-stress emergency settings. Proven ability to deliver exceptional patient care while maintaining composure during medical crises. Highly reliable team member with adaptability to changing situations and commitment to collaborative success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
Fort Defiance, AZ
06.2025 - Current
- Delivered prompt and effective emergency care by utilizing critical assessment skills and clinical judgment.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team efforts to address complex patient needs in high-pressure environments.
- Monitored patient progress closely, adapting care strategies to align with evolving health conditions and responses.
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations of trauma cases, ensuring timely interventions based on best practices in emergency care.
- Advocated for patients' rights while maintaining confidentiality and respecting their individual preferences during treatment decisions.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on shared goals, and promoting teamwork within the Emergency Department.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures such as CPR, intubation, and defibrillation during critical situations in the Emergency Department.
- Improved patient outcomes by closely monitoring vital signs, recognizing changes in patient condition, and promptly notifying physicians when necessary.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information using electronic medical records systems, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to hospital policies and procedures for medication administration.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
San Carlos Apache Healthcare
Peridot, AZ
02.2022 - 05.2025
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Phoenix Indian Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
03.2014 - 05.2018
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ03.2027
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher, AZ12.2021
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
- Compassionate care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Regulatory compliance
- Emergency triage
- Clinical documentation
- Emergency care
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
Languages
Navajo
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
06.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
San Carlos Apache Healthcare
02.2022 - 05.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Phoenix Indian Medical Center
03.2014 - 05.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Eastern Arizona College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University