Hollie Ladner
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. One that has strong communication and organization skills, adapts well to high-stress environments, and has the ability to work effectively in team settings. Thrives on providing exceptional patient care through empathy, patience, and active listening.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Charge Nurse
Bogalusa Rehabilitation Hospital
Bogalusa
04.2022 - Current
- Lead the nursing team in delivering high-quality patient care, enhancing safety protocols and compliance standards.
- Train fellow nurses, assisting in skill development and promoting adherence to best practices in patient management.
- Coordinate patient care , ensuring effective communication among multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Monitor vital signs, administered medications and provided assistance as needed.
- Document patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collect lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Perform patient admission and discharge processes and provide related paperwork to patients and family members.
RN ICU Staff Nurse
Our Lady of the Angels
Bogalusa
05.2003 - 07.2025
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient vital signs, medical history and physical condition.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, IV therapy including critical care drips, managing ventilator patients and treatments according to physician orders.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes and treatment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
RN Supervisor/Director of Nursing
Good Samaritan Nursing Home
Franklinton
03.2001 - 05.2003
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with safety protocols, enhancing patient care and operational efficiency.
- Implemented training programs for new hires, improving staff competency and retention.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for nursing staff, fostering professional growth and accountability within the team.
- Reviewed medical charts to ensure accuracy of documentation and appropriateness of orders.
- Assessed the need for additional resources such as equipment or supplies within the unit.
- Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Performed wound care, administered annual Flu Vaccines, and annual PPD for all residents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS 08.1996 - 08.2000
Skills
- Patient assessment including monitoring of vital signs and performing blood glucose monitoring
- Administration of PO, PEG, IM, or IV medication
- Performing lab draws, initiating IVs, wound care, and total patient care as needed
- Documenting/Charting appropriately in computer-based system
- Providing patient and family support and education
- Implementing admissions and discharge processes
- Training of new hires to ensure patient care, safety, and appropriate policy and procedure are followed
Certification
- BLS Healthcare Provider
- ACLS
- PALS
- CPI
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN Charge Nurse
Bogalusa Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2022 - Current
RN ICU Staff Nurse
Our Lady of the Angels
05.2003 - 07.2025
RN Supervisor/Director of Nursing
Good Samaritan Nursing Home
03.2001 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Carey University
08.1996 - 08.2000