Chara Laury-Gatewood, BSN, RN
Waxahachie,TX
Summary
Texas Board-Certified Registered Nurse with over 7 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in Neurology and Intensive care units, home health care and case management. Directly oversaw and case managed patients, collaborating with physicians, insurance companies, medical equipment companies, and pharmacies in patient care planning and implementation. Assisted with community referrals for medications, education and home care to reduce readmissions to the hospital and maintain quality care at home.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
ICU Registered Nurse, PRN
Methodist Healthcare System
05.2016 - Current
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chances of symptom re-occurrence
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
PACU Registered Nurse
Medical City Decatur
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and administering medications postsurgery.
- Reduced recovery times through effective pain management and close collaboration with the surgical team.
- Maintained accurate records of medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and other critical data points for proper evaluation of patients'' progress during recovery.
- Assisted surgeons in post-operative procedures, ensuring optimal wound healing and preventing complications.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Pre-Op Nurse/PACU Registered Nurse, PRN
Crescent Regional Hospital
07.2022 - 02.2024
- Administered medications and IV fluids to monitor reactions, side effects and adverse effects.
- Responded to distress and adverse indications to prevent emergent conditions and stabilize patients.
- Used CPSI software to maintain information about medicine administered, responses and blood loss for procedures.
- Evaluated patients to detect contraindications before anesthesia or scheduled surgery.
- Assessed patients immediately following surgery to identify and resolve potential complications.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ascension St. John Medial Center/Prolink Staffing
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management, drips such as vasopressors, sedation, and cardiac drips.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Travel Nurse, Adult ICU
Cross Country Nursing
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by monitoring arterial catheters, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Hygia Healthcare
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Rosa's First Quality Home Health Care
03.2018 - 06.2021
- Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Used Kinnser software to maintain database of relevant information for practitioners to access and coordinate patient care.
- Negotiated with suppliers and vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Managed and streamlined referral queues of up to 5 by efficiently prioritizing patients and clearing insurance obstacles.
- Administered physical examinations and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses and injuries.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Travel Nurse, COVID-19 Emergency Response Team
Bernardino Medical Center
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Supervised RNs, PCAs and non-licensed nursing personnel.
- Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by monitoring arterial catheters, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
Travel Nurse, COVID-19 Emergency Response Team
Medical City, Faststaff Travel Company
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
- Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
Travel Nurse, COVID-19 Emergency Response Team
Faststaff
04.2020 - 05.2020
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking
- EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Medical Assistant
Methodist Medical Center
08.2006 - 07.2016
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Univeristy Of Texas
Arlingtion, Arlington, TX12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University Of Texas
Arlington, TX05.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cedar Valley College
Lancaster, TX05.2014
Skills
- Acute care expertise
- Medication administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Intravenous therapy
- Tracheostomy care
- Patient assessment
- Infection Control and Aseptic
- Ventilator Care
- Drip Titrations
- Operational Standards
- Medication Administration
- Regulatory Compliance
- EMR Systems: Epic, Meditech, Cerner, CPSI, Host
- Resource Allocation
- Manage Cases
- Update Electronic Charts
- Patient Data Management Systems
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Community Program Referrals
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Microsoft Office
- Medical Supply Management
- Patient Care Oversight
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Pre-Op/Post Anesthesia Recovery
Accomplishments
- BLS certified 8/2024-7/2026
- ACLS certified 8/2024-7/2026
- NIHSS certified 10/2023-10/2024
- Registered Nurse in Texas, License number 901021, expires 5/31/2026
Timeline
PACU Registered Nurse
Medical City Decatur
06.2024 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ascension St. John Medial Center/Prolink Staffing
10.2023 - 12.2023
Pre-Op Nurse/PACU Registered Nurse, PRN
Crescent Regional Hospital
07.2022 - 02.2024
Home Health RN Case Manager
Hygia Healthcare
08.2021 - 02.2022
Travel Nurse, Adult ICU
Cross Country Nursing
08.2021 - 08.2022
Travel Nurse, COVID-19 Emergency Response Team
Bernardino Medical Center
01.2021 - 01.2021
Travel Nurse, COVID-19 Emergency Response Team
Medical City, Faststaff Travel Company
07.2020 - 12.2020
Travel Nurse, COVID-19 Emergency Response Team
Faststaff
04.2020 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Rosa's First Quality Home Health Care
03.2018 - 06.2021
ICU Registered Nurse, PRN
Methodist Healthcare System
05.2016 - Current
Medical Assistant
Methodist Medical Center
08.2006 - 07.2016
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Univeristy Of Texas
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University Of Texas
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cedar Valley College
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