Deanna Laga
Fleming Island,FL
Summary
Florida Board-Certified Registered Nurse with more than 11 years of experience providing exceptional care to patients in Hematology, Oncology, and BMT care units, along with 7 years as a Medical Assistant in OB/GYN, Pediatrics, and Family Practice. A proven leader skilled in uniting and guiding nursing teams to meet patient care objectives, enhance satisfaction, and drive key healthcare initiatives. Dedicated to continually advancing nursing expertise while fostering innovation. Adaptable and quick to learn, with a strong ability to thrive in the ever-changing healthcare landscape. A self-motivated professional committed to delivering quality nursing care and continuously growing in both knowledge and compassion.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center
03.2024 - Current
- Educated patients and families about cancer treatments, side effects, and self-care strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions.
- Managed complex medication regimens while monitoring for potential drug interactions or adverse reactions, mitigating risks associated with cancer treatments.
- Enhanced patient safety with strict adherence to chemotherapy administration protocols and monitoring guidelines.
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Cancer Specialists Of North Florida
10.2021 - Current
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse, Hematology/Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic
12.2017 - 10.2021
- Provided care within the Hematology and Oncology adult population by assessing, administrating medications, chemotherapy, specializing in Car-T, BMT transplants, along with replacing blood products and electrolytes while nurturing patients and their families throughout their treatment.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Led teams, as relief Team Leader, in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Registered Nurse, Hematology /Oncology Staff Nurse
UF Health Shands Cancer Hospital
04.2014 - 12.2017
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
07.2015 - 05.2016
- Provided care within the adult population by assessing, administering medications, specializing in the CVICU while managing hemodynamics, pacing, drips, and continuously educating patients and their care-givers on recovery after surgery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
St John's River State College
Orange Park, FL12.2013
Associate of Arts -
St. Johns River State College
Orange Park, FLSkills
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Compassionate and Caring
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medication Administration
- Clear Patient Communication
- Decision Making
- Patient Examination
- Creative Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Accurate Documentation
- Delegation and Motivation
- Mentoring both new and experienced staff
- Well versed in EPIC and Cerner
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Education
- Triage
- Collaboration with physicians
- Oncology nursing care
Certification
- Registered Nurse- Florida RN9375924
- BLS- Current
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certified- ID# 61461
Timeline
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center
03.2024 - Current
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Cancer Specialists Of North Florida
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Hematology/Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic
12.2017 - 10.2021
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
07.2015 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse, Hematology /Oncology Staff Nurse
UF Health Shands Cancer Hospital
04.2014 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
St John's River State College
Associate of Arts -
St. Johns River State College
- Registered Nurse- Florida RN9375924
- BLS- Current
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certified- ID# 61461
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