Staff Nurse/Clinical Preceptor-Travel Contract
Dana Laws
ECU Health Medical Oncology
Kinston,NC
22
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Registered Nurse with a strong mix of bedside care, unit leadership, and staff development. Known for precepting new nurses, managing complex treatments, and maintaining clear communication with patients, families, and care teams to improve continuity, safety, and unit support.
Work History
Staff Nurse/Clinical Preceptor-Travel Contract
11 Months- Administered chemotherapy and supportive medications using safe infusion practices under chemo certification.
- Administered chemotherapy infusion to patients in clinical setting.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists, and infusion staff to ensure seamless care delivery and optimize patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on medications, side effects, and home care.
- Facilitated effective communication among patients, families, and healthcare staff to improve understanding of treatment plans and foster a supportive environment.
- Identified potential issues during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions.
- Guided new graduate nurses through onboarding process, enhancing their clinical skills and confidence.
- Completed contract assignments in clinical setting.
- Actively participated in departmental meetings, training sessions and educational seminars.
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse-Travel Contract
7 Months- Provided chemotherapy infusion to support patients' cancer treatment plans.
- Performed peritoneal dialysis procedures for patients with renal failure.
- Coordinated care with providers, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary UNC Wayne staff.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions and modified plans.
- Recognized treatment-related problems, such as drug interactions and allergies, and implemented interventions.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
Staff Nurse/Clinical Preceptor-Travel Contract
1 Year 4 Months- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care with physicians and clinical staff to ensure seamless treatment and continuity of care.
- Assessed nursing interventions and tailored care plans to meet patient needs.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
1 Year 3 Months- Monitored cardiac rhythms and escalated changes to provider teams.
- Coordinated patient flow across telemetry and med-surg unit priorities.
- Supervised UNC Lenoir PCU, telemetry, and med-surg nursing assignments.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
- Implemented safety protocols when administering medications or performing treatments.
- Delegated bedside tasks to licensed nurses and nursing assistants.
Case Manager/Quality Control Specialist
7 Years 8 Months- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Identified barriers to client success and developed strategies to overcome them.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
- Coordinated hospice care plans for home health patients and families
- Communicated care changes with interdisciplinary home health teams
- Maintained logs and electronic client records following department and agency policies for effective monitoring.
- Evaluated program effectiveness and suggested improvements based on client outcomes.
- Researched and analyzed community needs to determine program directions and goals.
Home Health Nurse/Case Manager
1 Year 1 Month- Coordinated skilled nursing visits with physicians, aides, and family caregivers.
- Educated patients and families on medications, wound care, and safety.
- Reviewed service eligibility and supported timely admissions and discharge planning.
Perianesthesia Nurse Daysurgery/PACU/OR
3 Years 5 Months- Monitored patient condition before, during, and after procedures.
- Assisted surgeons and anesthesia staff during operative procedures.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
- Acted as a liaison between the surgical team and the patient's family, providing updates and support during procedures.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
Medical/Renal Nurse
6 Years 4 Months- Provided peritoneal dialysis treatments to enhance patient health and manage fluid balance.
- Chronic and acute patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for number of patients per shift.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Developed comprehensive patient care plans, incorporating assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses to guide effective treatment.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to enhance patient understanding of treatment plans and foster adherence.
- Supervised LVNs, RNs, NAs, and non-clinical staff to ensure high-quality patient care and operational efficiency.
Education
BSN
Associate Degree - Nursing
Practical Nursing Diploma
Skills
Chemotherapy infusion
Peritoneal dialysis
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration
Patient assessment
Wound care
Cardiac monitoring
Epic documentation
Clinical documentation
Discharge planning
Care coordination
Care planning
Critical thinking
Effective communication
Team leadership
Patient education
Certification
- CPR certification Expires- August 2028
- ACLS Expires- September 2027
- North Carolina Board of Nursing License RN Permanent License#- 238343
Timeline
Staff Nurse/Clinical Preceptor-Travel Contract
ECU Health Medical Oncology
12.2025 - CurrentRead More
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse-Travel Contract
UNC Wayne Oncology/Renal/Medical
05.2025 - 12.2025Read More
Staff Nurse/Clinical Preceptor-Travel Contract
UNC Nash CPSU
03.2024 - 07.2025Read More
Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
UNC Lenoir Health Care
02.2023 - 05.2024Read More
Case Manager/Quality Control Specialist
3hc Home Health & Hospice
06.2015 - 02.2023Read More
Home Health Nurse/Case Manager
Gentiva Home Health
05.2014 - 06.2015Read More
Perianesthesia Nurse Daysurgery/PACU/OR
Lenoir Memorial Hospital
12.2010 - 05.2014Read More
Medical/Renal Nurse
Lenoir Memorial Hospital
08.2004 - 12.2010Read More
Barton College
BSN
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Lenoir Community College
Associate Degree from Nursing
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Craven Community College
Practical Nursing Diploma
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