ADRIENNE C. LAOS
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Operating Room
Northwestern Medicine
10.2024 - Current
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Provided effective care to patients before, during, and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Collected, labeled and documented specimens for lab testing.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Utilize EPIC electronic charting.
Staff RN- Pre-op and PACU
Plainfield Surgery Center (Illinois Bone and Joint)
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Recovered patients following MAC or general anesthesia. Provided monitoring, airway management, pain management, and detailed discharge teaching.
- Performed comprehensive patient intake including medical history, physical assessment, IV insertion, explanation of procedure, and preoperative teaching.
- Trained patients regarding medication usage, drain care, wound vac, dressing changes, and all aspects of post-surgical care at home.
- Prepared and recovered patients undergoing total joint replacements in addition to varied types of orthopedic and spinal surgeries.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Utilized HST electronic charting
- ACLS , PALS, and BLS certification.
Staff RN- Pre-op and PACU
Hinsdale Surgical Center
12.2022 - 10.2024
- Expertly cared for patients following all types of surgical procedures, including orthopedics, plastics, ophthalmic, ENT, and general surgeries.
- Performed PAT calls to obtain medical history and pre-op testing results.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Agency RN- Pre-op, PACU, and GI
OR Staffing Solutions
11.2015 - 10.2024
- Traveled between multiple surgery centers across the western Chicago suburbs to fill staffing needs in the preoperative, recovery room, and GI procedure areas.
Per Diem RN- Pre-op and PACU
Kendall Pointe Surgery Center
05.2014 - 12.2022
- Executed all aspects of pre-op and recovery room care for a variety of surgical patients including orthopedics, total hip and knee replacements, plastics, and general surgeries.
- Trained newly hired RN's.
- Created patient care manuals for plastic surgery and weight loss procedures.
Staff RN- GI Procedures
Surgery Center of Dupage Medical Group
11.2011 - 04.2014
- Assisted doctors during colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures.
- Administered conscious sedation. Monitored vital signs, EKG, IV infusion, and pain levels.
- Provided detailed computer charting for each procedure using the EPIC system.
Staff RN- Pre-op, PACU, GI Procedures, Minor Room Procedures
Elmhurst Outpatient Surgery Center
10.2007 - 12.2010
- Prepared patients for surgery and provided comprehensive postoperative care.
- Monitored and provided conscious sedation for patients undergoing GI procedures and minor procedure room pain injections under fluoroscopy.
Endoscopy RN- Gastrointestinal Procedures
East Bay Endoscopy Center
02.2005 - 05.2007
- Assisted doctors during colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures.
RN Clinical Coordinator- LifeSync Wireless ECG System
GMP Companies, West Coast Territory
12.2003 - 02.2005
- Provided on-site education and training to nurses for wireless monitoring system.
- Partnered with educators, nurse managers, and physicians to design training plans for staff.
Transplant Coordinator- Heart and Lung Transplant
UCSF Medical Center
11.2002 - 12.2003
- Monitored labs, medications, test results, and follow-up care for 130 outpatient heart and lung transplant patients. Assisted doctors to develop treatment plan for each patient.
Per Diem RN- Intensive Cardiac Care Unit
UCSF Medical Center
01.2001 - 11.2002
- Cared for a variety of critically ill cardiac, thoracic, and vascular patients.
- Post-surgical care and recovery of patients following CABG, heart and lung transplant, AAA repair, lobectomies, vascular surgeries, etc…
Traveling RN- Intensive Care Units
Travcorps Staffing, Inc.
09.1999 - 12.2000
- Medical Intensive Care Unit, UCSF Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
- Liver Transplant Intensive Care Unit, UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
- Medical Intensive Care Unit, Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL
Staff RN- Medical Intensive Care Unit
University of Chicago Hospitals
08.1998 - 09.1999
- Worked with variety of patients including those with cancers, lupus, sepsis, and ARDS.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL05.1997
Skills
- Pre-surgery assessments
- Patient communication
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Basic life support
- IV insertion
- Postoperative care
- Surgical support
- Sterile technique
Certification
ACLS
BLS
Timeline
RN, Operating Room
Northwestern Medicine
10.2024 - Current
Staff RN- Pre-op and PACU
Plainfield Surgery Center (Illinois Bone and Joint)
10.2023 - 10.2024
Staff RN- Pre-op and PACU
Hinsdale Surgical Center
12.2022 - 10.2024
Agency RN- Pre-op, PACU, and GI
OR Staffing Solutions
11.2015 - 10.2024
Per Diem RN- Pre-op and PACU
Kendall Pointe Surgery Center
05.2014 - 12.2022
Staff RN- GI Procedures
Surgery Center of Dupage Medical Group
11.2011 - 04.2014
Staff RN- Pre-op, PACU, GI Procedures, Minor Room Procedures
Elmhurst Outpatient Surgery Center
10.2007 - 12.2010
Endoscopy RN- Gastrointestinal Procedures
East Bay Endoscopy Center
02.2005 - 05.2007
RN Clinical Coordinator- LifeSync Wireless ECG System
GMP Companies, West Coast Territory
12.2003 - 02.2005
Transplant Coordinator- Heart and Lung Transplant
UCSF Medical Center
11.2002 - 12.2003
Per Diem RN- Intensive Cardiac Care Unit
UCSF Medical Center
01.2001 - 11.2002
Traveling RN- Intensive Care Units
Travcorps Staffing, Inc.
09.1999 - 12.2000
Staff RN- Medical Intensive Care Unit
University of Chicago Hospitals
08.1998 - 09.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Illinois University
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