Clofe Lavallee

• Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
• Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
• Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
• Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
• Monitored labs, examined ultrasounds and informed mothers on what to expect in stages of pregnancy.
• Reduced risk of infection by sterilizing tools and overseeing housekeeping standards for treatment rooms, labor and delivery and waiting areas.
• Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
• Scheduled follow-up visits and instructed care for new mothers for weeks immediately following childbirth.
• Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
• Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
• Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
• Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and mock "code" scenarios/ workshops.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Administered medications and monitored patient's responses to medications.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

• Staff per diem RN: floated on various shifts and on various units (med-surg, urology, respiratory, ICU, IV RN, resource RN, family life, ER, and Tele)
• Assessed need for, interpreted lab tests, and imaging reports, obtained orders, and reported appropriate information to MD.
• Adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for med/surg, tele, and pediatric patients per shift.
• Counseled and educated patients in plan of care and diagnoses/ health issues and wellness.
• Primary care, assessment and evaluation of patients (i.e. passing out meds, monitoring vital signs, performing head to toe assessments, assisting with their ADLs, assisting with plan of care for individual patients accordingly).
• Managed care for post-operative patients.
• Communicated results of lab tests and ordered X-rays, MRIs, and other necessary images ordered. Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
• Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care and follow-up appointments.
• Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
• Inserted IVs and accessed porta-cath.
• Resource RN for IV pump users, admissions, discharges, assisted in ICU with various nursing duties.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation.

(Part Time-Full Time)

Worked as an agency RN at various facilities including Mercy Medical and various nursing homes in Western Mass.

• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Administered medications to patients and monitored response to medications.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Cared for patients 20-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.

(Part Time-Full Time)

Worked as needed for this agency as an agency RN working for Mercy Medical, Noble Hospital, Johnson Memorial, Farren Care, and various nursing homes in MA and CT.

Nursing homes:

• Cared and delivered nursing care to 20 residents (i.e. passing out meds, monitoring vital signs, performing head to toe assessments, assisting with their ADLs, assisting with plan of care for individual patients accordingly, and overseeing nurse's aides on various shifts).
• Assessed need for, interpreted lab tests, imaging reports, obtained orders, and reported appropriate information to MD.
• Patient care in long term care unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 20 patients per shift.
• Managing patient care including working with all other disciplines such as speech, OT, and physical therapy. Managing patient care including working with all other disciplines such as speech, OT, and physical therapy.

For Mercy Medical, Noble, and Johnson Memorial I floated on various shifts and on various units.

• Assessed need for, interpreted lab tests, imaging reports, obtained orders, and reported appropriate information to MD.
• Adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for med/surg, tele, and pediatric patients per shift.
• Counseled and educated patients in plan of care and diagnoses/ health issues and wellness. Primary care, assessment and evaluation of patients (i.e. passing out meds, monitoring vital signs, performing head to toe assessments, assisting with their ADLs, assisting with plan of care for individual patients accordingly).
• Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge. Communicated results of lab tests and ordered X-rays, MRIs, and other necessary images ordered. Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
• Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care and follow up appointments.
• Closely monitored acute conditions and took part in code situations.
• Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.

(Part Time-Full Time)

Worked at various nursing homes in Western Mass and CT as an agency RN and at times as Supervisor for nursing homes in CT.

Worked on a long term care unit caring and delivering nursing care to 20 residents (i.e. passing out meds, monitoring vital signs, performing head to toe assessments, assisting with their ADLs, and performing wound care).

• Assessed need for, interpreted lab tests, imaging reports, obtained orders, and reported appropriate information to MD.
• Chronic patient care in long term care unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 20 patients per shift.
• Primary care, assessment and evaluation of long term care patients.
• Charge nurse on long term care floor.