Jonna Laird
Erie,PA
Summary
Seasoned registered nurse with over 20 years of experience in delivering high-quality patient care and mentoring new staff. Proven ability to cultivate accountability and improve team collaboration, resulting in enhanced clinical skills and patient satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Clinician
UPMC Hamot -3 South
Erie, PA
01.2026 - Current
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing empathetic and attentive care.
- Mentored new nurses to enhance their clinical skills, critical thinking abilities, and confidence in providing high-quality care.
- Established clear performance expectations for team members along with regular checkpoints to discuss progress towards achieving established objectives.
- Cultivated a culture of accountability among nursing staff by encouraging ownership over one''s work and holding individuals responsible for meeting performance standards.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Registered Nurse
UPMC Hamot-6 South/Float Pool/3 South
Erie, PA
05.2004 - Current
- Monitored and administered medications and treatments as outlined in patient care plans, adhering to established healthcare protocols.
- Monitor patient vital signs, identifying changes in condition for timely interventions.
- Facilitated patient and family education on health management to enhance understanding of treatment plans.
- Develop quick rapport with patients and their families
- Preceptor of student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship while teaching hospital policies and best nursing practices.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to address the unique needs of each patient, promoting optimal health and wellbeing.
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
UPMC Hamot
Erie, PA
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care and safety.
- Educated patients on pre-procedure preparations and post-procedure care instructions.
- Established strong rapport with patients undergoing invasive procedures, alleviating anxiety levels before commencing treatments.
- Remain calm during high stress situations, demonstrating focus and problem solving
- Sterilization of equipment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL09-2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA05-2004
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- Schedule management
- Direct patient care
- Patient education
- Patient assessments
- HIPAA
- Patient care
- Unit supervision
- Patient safety
- Bedside manner
- Patient rounds
- Care team collaboration
Certification
- American Nurses Credentialing Center-MEDSURG-BC, 2030
- Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing-RN558215
- American Heart Association-BLS/ACLS/PALS
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale
- 2021 Guiding Light Preceptor Award (UPMC Hamot)
Timeline
Interim Clinician
UPMC Hamot -3 South
01.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
UPMC Hamot
01.2019 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse
UPMC Hamot-6 South/Float Pool/3 South
05.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercyhurst University