Joelle Laraiso
Depew
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with 16 years of experience delivering exceptional care across medical/surgical, oncology, and critical care units. Proven ability to assess patient needs, develop tailored care plans, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Committed to maintaining high standards of care while fostering a supportive environment for patients and their families. Recognized for strong clinical skills and a genuine passion for improving the health and well-being of diverse patient populations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kaleida Health- Buffalo General Hospital
08.2025 - Current
- Advise patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provide skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Use first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enact prescribed treatment strategies.
- Document treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
ECMC Corporation
11.2012 - 06.2025
- Gave compassionate care to critically injured patients in a trauma setting
- Delivered bedside care to patients in a busy 18 bed ICU unit for trauma and post-surgical patients
- Provided direct medical care to patients needing intensive medical treatment, including those with septic shock, cardiogenic shock and respiratory failure
- Coordinated the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, evaluation and monitoring of critically ill patients utilizing a multi-discipline plan of care
- Implemented, titrated and observed patient response to vasopressors and other cardiac drips
- Observed behavior and symptoms and report changes to on-site physicians/providers
- Educated families about patients conditions and provide support as needed
- Managed life support equipment
- Worked with individuals, groups, or families to plan or implement programs designed to improve the overall health of communities
- Followed a treatment plan and medication schedule ordered by the Physician and assessed patient pain levels during the hospital stay
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
Registered Nurse
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
05.2009 - 01.2012
- Evaluated and prepared a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to each patient's individual needs under the supervision of health care providers and physicians
- Administered chemotherapy and immunotherapy per physician's instructions and provided empathetic patient and family-centered care
- Educated patients and their families about treatment plans, potential side effects and self care strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
D'Youville College
Buffalo, New YorkBachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Buffalo
Buffalo, New YorkCertification
ACLS, BLS and PALS certifications
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kaleida Health- Buffalo General Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
ECMC Corporation
11.2012 - 06.2025
Registered Nurse
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
05.2009 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Buffalo
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
D'Youville College
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