Joan E Laurila
Attleboro,MA
Summary
Experienced nurse gifted in calming both patients and caregivers through dynamic listening and interpersonal skills. Considered a valuable asset in helping to manage pain and patients' needs. Well-rounded and personable Hospice Nurse determined to give patients a superior level of care while ensuring dignity. Proudly offering more than 15 years of expertise in the nursing field.
Empathetic Hospice Nurse promoting over 15 years of expertise in the healthcare industry. Knowledgeable in at-home and inpatient settings. Successful background in providing compassionate, quality palliative care.
Experienced Hospice Nurse with a background in home and institutional care. Works gently with patients and families to provide comfort and palliative care. Supports family with extensive resources and information concerning end-of-life events and expectations. Maintains round-the-clock availability to patients and families. Well-rounded and personable Hospice Nurse determined to give patients a superior level of care while ensuring dignity. Proudly offering more than 15 years of expertise in the nursing field.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Nurse
VNA Care Hospice And Palliative Care
Needham, MA
06.2012 - Current
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs, and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Providing a high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing visit.
- Informational consult and or Admission to Hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families, and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of the dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
RN Staff Nurse
Sturdy Memorial Hospital
Attleboro, MA
12.2005 - 12.2010
- Effectively prioritized 5 individual assignments, executed care based on each patient's relative condition, and delegated tasks to available personnel to deliver safe and efficient care.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, specimen collection
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions, and bronchoscopies
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Quincy College
Quincy, MA06.1997
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Attention to Detail
Additional Information
Maples Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Wrentham, MA peridiem Staff Nurse
2002 - 2005
Timeline
Hospice Nurse
VNA Care Hospice And Palliative Care
06.2012 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Sturdy Memorial Hospital
12.2005 - 12.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Quincy College
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