Laura Dickerson
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Byron,Illinois
Summary
Family Nurse Practitioner student and veteran surgical Registered Nurse, seeking a rewarding position allowing expansion of my knowledge and skill while serving our community with high quality and exceptional care. Through collaborating with a team of highly experienced healthcare professionals, my goal is to grow as a Doctoral prepared Family Nurse Practitioner through each patient and team encounter.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse - Surgery
Javon Bea Hospital
Rockford, IL
03.2015 - Current
- Maintain collegial/working relationships with nursing staff and physicians to ensure quality patient care
- Communicate effectively with patients, patient families, and all members of the patient care team
- Provide high quality patient care in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Ensure OR readiness by maintaining firm quality standards and safety precautions
- Educate and train staff and students
- Perform all the duties and functions of an operating circulating and scrub nurse
- Experience in various surgical procedures (Spine, Neuro, Trauma, General, Pediatric, and Peripheral Vascular)
Certified Surgical Technologist
Rockford Memorial Hospital
Rockford, IL
09.2011 - 03.2015
- Maintain a safe and sterile environment for each patient and surgical team
- Gather necessary tools and supplies, satisfying surgical counts, and assisting surgical team as they enter the sterile field
- Passing instruments and equipment to surgeons as needed, proper specimen handling, receive appropriate medication onto sterile field, remove used instruments, careful maintenance of equipment, and prepping OR for next patient
- Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct and patient care
Clinical Care Assistant
Rockford Orthopedic Associates
Rockford, IL
07.2009 - 01.2011
- Obtain relevant historical information related to chief complaint and verify pertinent medical information
- Prepare each patient for examinations and assisting physician during examination
- Suture removal and wound care
- Cast and splinting application/removal
- Coordinated with appropriate administrative staff to address clinical, operational and financial questions.
- Comforted anxious patients before procedures and listened to concerns, offering support and compassion.
Office Assistant
Lutheran Social Services Of Illinois
Rockford, IL
12.2005 - 07.2009
- Organize and maintain over 200 foster care and Adoption files
- Obtain specific documents that have been requested by the courts
- Obtain and keep a log of birth certificates and updated medical records for each child in care
- Properly close Foster Care and Adoption files as needed
- Receptionist duties as necessary
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Pracititioner
Saint Anthony College of Nursing
Rockford, IL 08.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Graceland University
Lamoni, IA 01.2016 - 08.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL 01.2013 - 12.2014
Surgical Technologist Certificate -
Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL 08.2010 - 08.2011
Skills
Procedural Patient Care
Acute and Chronic Disease Management
Specialized Treatment Plans
Patient Education
Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Confidentiality
Team Collaboration
Relationship Management
Timeline
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Pracititioner
Saint Anthony College of Nursing
08.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Graceland University
01.2016 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse - Surgery
Javon Bea Hospital
03.2015 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rock Valley College
01.2013 - 12.2014
Certified Surgical Technologist
Rockford Memorial Hospital
09.2011 - 03.2015
Surgical Technologist Certificate -
Rock Valley College
08.2010 - 08.2011
Clinical Care Assistant
Rockford Orthopedic Associates
07.2009 - 01.2011
Office Assistant
Lutheran Social Services Of Illinois
12.2005 - 07.2009