Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Leadership/Volunteer Work/Committees
Certification
References
Timeline
Generic

Holly Laaksonen

Shelton,WA

Summary

Take-charge professional with knowledge and experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents. Driven Patient Care Coordinator adept at planning care, coordinating interdisciplinary teams, and making strategic improvements. Decisive leader and creative problem solver with many years of healthcare experience.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Care Coordinator

Mason Health
Shelton, WA
06.2024 - Current
  • Collaborates with physicians, social workers, and other healthcare providers to provide comprehensive patient care.
  • Maintains accurate client records, following agency policies and procedures.
  • Coordinates with other health professionals to develop individualized plans of care for patients.
  • Develops individualized service plans based on assessment findings.
  • Schedules appointments for clients with appropriate medical specialists.
  • Assesses safety risks associated with living environments, or activities of daily living.
  • Actively participates in staff meetings, discussing best practices in patient care coordination.
  • Explains policies, procedures, and services to patients.

Registered Nurse Surgical Admission Discharge Unit

Providence St. Peter's Hospital
Olympia, WA
07.2021 - 06.2024
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
  • Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice, as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
  • Coordinated discharge planning activities, including arranging follow-up appointments or referrals for additional services.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate a safe, clean patient environment.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordered, and interpreted diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physicians during the examination and treatment of patients.
  • Ensured surgical consent forms are filled out appropriately.

Registered Nurse, Out Patient Infusion

Providence St. Peter's Hospital
Olympia, WA
07.2021 - 06.2024
  • Reviewing, implementing, and updating policies and protocols.
  • Training new nurses to OIS.
  • Developing support tools for OIS to aid in the training process.
  • Administered primary care and assessments for outpatient infusion.
  • Administration of blood products, various antibiotics, IVIG, bone-supporting medications, immunotherapy, IV hydration, and monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Accessing and deaccessing ports.
  • PICC line dressing changes.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.

Registered Nurse, Surgical Acute Unit

Providence St. Peter's Hospital
Olympia, WA
07.2020 - 07.2021
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Document patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Provided patient care and education to patients and families with chronic illnesses.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows, and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.

Education

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Olympic College
Bremerton, WA
06-2020

Associate of Arts - Pre-Nursing

Olympic College
Bremerton, WA
12-2018

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Northwest University
Kirkland, WA
12-2015

Skills

  • Team player
  • Flexible
  • Policy and Protocols
  • Strategy and goal-oriented
  • Crew collaboration
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Epic and Cerner
  • Charge Nurse

Accomplishments

  • Daisy Award Nominee x26
  • Recognized for being dependable
  • Recognized for excellence
  • Recognized for being a helping hand

Leadership/Volunteer Work/Committees

  • Charge Nurse (Sept 2021-June 2024)
  • Unit Base Council Chair (Sept 2023-June 2024)
  • Positive Impact Crew Chair (Founder) (Sept 2023-June 2024)
  • High Reliability Champion (Sept 2023-June 2024)
  • Skin Prevalence Team Member (Sept 2023-June 2024)
  • Nurse Practice Council Member (Sept 2023-June 2024)

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider (March 2023-2025)
  • Advance Cardiac Life Support (American Heart Association) (March 2023-2025)
  • Advance Pediatric Life Support (American Heart Association) (April 2023-2025)
  • Advance Cardiac Strip Interpretation Certification
  • 12-Lead ECG Interpretation
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) (January 2020)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Care Coordinator

Mason Health
06.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse Surgical Admission Discharge Unit

Providence St. Peter's Hospital
07.2021 - 06.2024

Registered Nurse, Out Patient Infusion

Providence St. Peter's Hospital
07.2021 - 06.2024

Registered Nurse, Surgical Acute Unit

Providence St. Peter's Hospital
07.2020 - 07.2021

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Olympic College

Associate of Arts - Pre-Nursing

Olympic College

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Northwest University

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Holly Laaksonen