Denise Lauterbach, Clin III, RN-AMB-BC
Palmyra,VA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate 33 year Registered Nurse with a diverse career history to include direct patient care, triage, care coordination, leadership, mentoring and supervision. Skillfully handles difficult and high-stress situations. Consistently develops strong relationships with patients, families, colleagues, through empathetic communication with a respectful and positive demeanor. Quality focused and safety focused with exemplary customer service skills.
Overview
1826
1826
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Clinician III, Ambulatory and Rotating Charge Nurse
Fontaine Rheumatology, UVA Health Systems
03.2021 - Current
- Coordinate all aspects of Pt care for Attending MD and 2 Rheumatology Fellows including administrative duties
- Calls, PAP applications, FMLA/Disability forms, faxing, PA's, Rx refills, Biologic injection teaching, Flu vaccines, placing PPD's, rooming Pt's/vital signs, UDS, Med contracts
- Charge Nurse responsibilities one week every month as team rotates this role.
RN Clinical Care Coordinator, Clinician III
Emily Couric Cancer Center, UVA Medical Center
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Care Coordination for Ambulatory hematology/oncology patient population; coordinated chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments lab work, infusion visits, transfusions visits, PAC, PICC procedures, imagining, in-depth Pt education, worked closely with LIP's, multidisciplinary team.
RN Administrative Coordinator, Assistant Nurse Manager, Clinical Care Coordinator III
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, UVA Medical Center
08.2013 - 09.2019
- Effectively assessed Patients initial status upon arrival, ensuring safety measures placed, in intense volatile Ambulatory care setting
- Measured vital signs for 45-70 Patients every day
- Responsible for triaging all clinic calls, eg, SI/HI, urgent, crisis situations, medications, etc
- Completed medication prior authorizations for 16-18 physicians daily, advocated for Pt's/families
- Coordinated Patient care, including patient transfers to emergency room for admissions, performed 1:1 observations and coordinated discharge and f/u care
- Completed many Be Safe's
- Supervised 3-4 access staff, hiring, disciplining, orienting, evaluations, coaching team members.
RN Administrative Coordinator
Dermatology Clinic, UVA Medical Center
04.2011 - 08.2013
- Managed clinic operations for 12 physicians, including general dermatology patients and specialty MOHS Cancer surgical unit
- Responsible for interviewing, hiring, orienting, disciplining, mentoring, competencies and yearly evaluations of 10 employees
- Scheduled, coached, precepted, supervised team of ten staff; RNs, LPNs, RMAs, Histology technicians
- Worked alongside staff daily, covering several busy physicians clinics and training staff
- Secured smooth operations by establishing outstanding relationships with multidisciplinary team and several other departments.
RN Hospice Regional Care Coordinator
Gentle Shepherd Hospice
02.2009 - 02.2011
- Managed and coordinated all aspects of care for hospice and palliative care patients and their families in Central Virginia and surrounding counties
- Supported patients and family members with care and availability 24/7; served as primary case manager making routine visits, was also on-call weekday and weekend night nurse
- Admissions, pronouncements, pain crisis interventions, emotional support, supervision of staff and hospice nursing visits were daily tasks and responsibilities
- Coordinated/managed everything related to Pt admissions utilizing multi-disciplinary approach to provide excellent care and services for actively dying, end of life, and palliative care Pt's.
RN Nursing Supervisor and Staff Educator
T & L Companions
02.2008 - 02.2009
- Supervised all CNAs and PCAs in home care setting
- Provided mandatory training and in-services for all clinical staff
- Developed several testing and hands on competency exams for clinical staff to ensure safe practices related to patient care
- Admissions, assessments, discharge and supervision visits were performed regularly.
RN Clinical II & Primary Charge Nurse
University of Virginia Medical Center
02.199 - 11.2007
- Performed primary care nursing in specialty care units within MC to include; med-surg, telemetry, oncology, hospice and palliative care, weekend nursing supervisor for UVA Health South
- Assisted physicians in ensuring safe, competent, efficient and organized patient care
- Provided comfort, support and instruction to patients, families, and caregivers
- Collaborated on interdisciplinary team during rounds, shift changes and shift reporting
- Primary care nursing model for approximately 6-10 patients per shift in addition to performing Charge nurse duties regularly along with Pt assignments
- Prior experience between 1991-1997 includes medical-surgical nursing and in home care skilled nursing visits in New York.
Education
Associate of Applied Sciences-Registered Nursing - Registered Nursing
Queensborough College-Bayside Queens, New YorkBays
Bayside, NY05.1991
Skills
- Organized, led staff meetings and in-services, completed new hire and yearly employee evaluations, coordinated staff development Encouraged work life balance for teams
- Developed detailed orientation/training program for newly hired clinical and office staff Mentored/precepted clinical staff Scheduling; both staff and clinical daily assignments
- Supervised multiple staff members in various roles and responsibilities Ordered and reconciled supplies, medications, equipment Assisted in cost containment for clinic
- Responsible for interviewing and hiring new staff, completed annual evaluations and disciplinary actions Maintained excellent documentation records related to staff's progress, growth or deficiencies
- Maintained and updated staff competency files regularly Resource to staff, physicians, access associates, colleagues, peers and provided continued managerial support to RN Clinic Manager
- Served as professional role model and actively participated in committees, shared governance, quality improvement Exceptional customer service skills and relationship based care Patient Advocate
- Knowledgeable on UVA's medical center policies, procedures and maintained highest standard of care
Credentials And Licenses
- Registered Nurse, New York (1991) and Virginia (1997)
- Board Certified in Ambulatory Care Nursing since 2017
- CPR/ Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 4/2023
- Driver's License Virginia
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
RN Clinician III, Ambulatory and Rotating Charge Nurse
Fontaine Rheumatology, UVA Health Systems
03.2021 - Current
RN Clinical Care Coordinator, Clinician III
Emily Couric Cancer Center, UVA Medical Center
09.2019 - 01.2021
RN Administrative Coordinator, Assistant Nurse Manager, Clinical Care Coordinator III
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, UVA Medical Center
08.2013 - 09.2019
RN Administrative Coordinator
Dermatology Clinic, UVA Medical Center
04.2011 - 08.2013
RN Hospice Regional Care Coordinator
Gentle Shepherd Hospice
02.2009 - 02.2011
RN Nursing Supervisor and Staff Educator
T & L Companions
02.2008 - 02.2009
Associate of Applied Sciences-Registered Nursing - Registered Nursing
Queensborough College-Bayside Queens, New YorkBays
RN Clinical II & Primary Charge Nurse
University of Virginia Medical Center
02.199 - 11.2007
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