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LAURA J. MONROE

Montgomery,NY

Summary

Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience at Montgomery Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, excelling in infection control and health screenings. Proven ability to develop effective care plans and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Skilled in patient assessment and audit reporting, ensuring optimal health outcomes and compliance with regulatory standards.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

In-Service Coordinator/Employee Health/Infection Control/MDS

MONTGOMERY NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
Montgomery, NY
10.2011 - 01.2016
  • Organized and implemented nursing procedures and updated policy/procedure manual
  • Planned implemented and conducted in-services monthly and on as needed basis
  • Explained policies/procedures and employee responsibilities
  • Collaborated with human resources to ensure completion of all health screenings
  • Conducted new on-hire screenings and current employee health screenings
  • Conducted TB screening for all new employees, current employees and volunteers
  • Planned and implemented annual Flu Vaccine Program
  • Monitored and investigated occurrence of infection and type of infection
  • Followed guidelines set out by the CDC and CMS to assure the clinical setting is operating optimally to reduce the occurrence of preventable infections.
  • Reported infections to the CDC/CMS
  • Implemented nursing care plans
  • Collected, assessed and inputted information for the health and well-being of residents for Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement
  • Conducted meetings with multidisciplinary treatment team, caretakers and families to discuss goals and plans of action.

Staff Nurse/Relief Head Nurse

CEDAR MANOR AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Ossining, NY
06.2010 - 01.2011
  • Evaluated assigned patients and implemented care plan
  • Assists physician during examinations
  • Performs various patient’s tests and administers medication
  • Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
  • Monitor, record and reports symptoms and changes in patient’s conditions
  • Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient’s care plans
  • Direct and supervise less skilled nursing/health care personnel

Substitute Registered Nurse

GOSHEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Goshen, NY
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Assessing status of a student’s immunization documentation
  • Handling minor and emergent health issues that occur on a daily basis
  • Initiate emergency procedures for students and staff as needed
  • Providing regular dental, hearing and vision screenings
  • Administer daily and PRN (as needed) medications and nursing care procedures prescribed by student’s physician

Education

Bachelor’s of Science - Nursing

YORK COLLEGE OF PENNSYLVANIA
05.2025

Associate’s - applied science

SULLIVAN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
05.2005

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Care plan development
  • Infection control
  • Health screenings
  • Medication administration
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Audit reporting

Certification

  • CPR-BLS Certification
  • Infection Control Certification
  • MDS-RAC-CT Certification
  • Wound Certified
  • New York State Registered Nurse License, 625046, 2009

Credentials

RN (RAC-CT)

Timeline

In-Service Coordinator/Employee Health/Infection Control/MDS

MONTGOMERY NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
10.2011 - 01.2016

Staff Nurse/Relief Head Nurse

CEDAR MANOR AND REHABILITATION CENTER
06.2010 - 01.2011

Substitute Registered Nurse

GOSHEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2010 - 01.2011

Bachelor’s of Science - Nursing

YORK COLLEGE OF PENNSYLVANIA

Associate’s - applied science

SULLIVAN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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