Cara Laube
Registered Nurse
Glendale,Arizona
Summary
I am a knowledgeable and diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. I remain agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. I have developed sound leadership skills during my career, providing guidance and direction to new staff members and colleagues. I pride myself on being team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. I consistently utilize evidence-based practice and best practice care guidelines to provide high quality care to my patients.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Honor Health Deer Valley Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Utilization Management Nurse
Aetna/CVS Health
11.2018 - 10.2023
- Communicated and attempted to resolve level of service discrepancies between CCF and insurance companies
- Provided authorization for skilled nursing facility placements for appropriate levels of care in consultation with primary care provider and RN case manager
- Reviewed health plan participants in acute care facilities daily and communicated with health plan primary care provider and RN case manager to achieve efficient and appropriate discharge planning
- Analyzed program performance in areas of acute care, post-acute care, emergency room utilization, readmissions to acute care within 30 days of discharge and referrals to outpatient specialists
- Led process and quality improvement initiatives, working with various departments and multidisciplinary staff
- Checked patients' diets, physical activities, and risk factors for disease.
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital
08.2016 - 10.2018
- Stabilized critically ill and injured patients with life-saving measures
- Prioritized care by triaging incoming patients to determine the severity of concerns
- Addressed the needs of patients with diverse conditions such as strokes, traumatic injuries, and myocardial infarctions
- Used established nursing processes to plan and optimize patient care
- Observed and interpreted patient symptoms to communicate to physician
- Explained patient condition to family members to foster a supportive and compassionate environment
- Assisted physicians with procedures to implement care
- Maintained accurate records and charted consistently in EHR system
- Resolved or reduced patient symptoms with intramuscular, intravenous, and oral medicines
- Worked with interdisciplinary team to organize and implement patient care plans
- Treated patients with mental health issues alongside a multidisciplinary team
- Offered knowledgeable, evidence-based health services in community-based locations
- Trained junior nurses and students in proper techniques
- Led a team of nurses to deliver care to patients in the Emergency unit
- Intervened and stabilized patients during emergencies with immediate first aid, CPR, or advanced life support care.
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Honor Health Deer Valley
11.2010 - 08.2016
- All responsibilities listed above
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Nursing Leadership -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZBachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZAssociate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing -
Brookline College
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Documentation
- Critical thinking
- Written communication
- Team leadership
- Team work
- Training staff
- Safety compliance
- EMR / EHR
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
Quote
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
Margaret Mead
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Honor Health Deer Valley Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Utilization Management Nurse
Aetna/CVS Health
11.2018 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital
08.2016 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Honor Health Deer Valley
11.2010 - 08.2016
Master of Science (M.S.) - Nursing Leadership -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing -
Brookline College
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