Laken Vrbas
Stratton,Nebraska
Summary
Seasoned R.N. and EMT with a robust background in emergency and elderly care, demonstrated through impactful roles at Dundy County Hospital and Stratton Ambulance Service. Expert in cardiac life support and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, I excel in high-stakes environments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and advancing community health initiatives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Nebraska State Trauma Advisory Board
02.2020 - Current
- Collaborate with other members of the state on issues related to trauma in Nebraska
- Voting member
Active Volunteer EMT
Stratton Ambulance Service
01.2018 - Current
Active Volunteer EMT
Trenton Ambulance Service
01.2011 - Current
R.N.
Dundy County Hospital
Benkelman, Nebraska
07.2011 - 02.2015
- Foster an atmosphere of collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to accomplish patient centered care
- Assess, monitor and supervise individuals to ensure patient safety and welfare
- Administer patient medications safely while practicing the five rights of medication administration
- Work side by side with physicians to provide patients with the highest standard of care on the floor and in the ER
- Perform lifesaving acts under the supervision of physicians in the ER
- Order medications per pharmacy request
- Prepare labeling for pharmacist
- Maintain formulary inventory for pharmacy
- Manage Nursing/Pharmacy/Respiratory/ Specialty Clinic and OR
- Maintain and update nursing schedule
- Lead Trauma Team as Trauma Nurse Coordinator
- Revise and create policies and procedures
- Collaborate with medical providers to ensure patient care
- Swing-bed coordinator
R.N/LPN/MA/CNA
Eldorado Manor Nursing Home
Trenton, Nebraska
05.2007 - 07.2012
- Foster an atmosphere of collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to accomplish patient centered care
- Assess, monitor and supervise individuals to ensure patient safety and welfare
- Administer patient medications safely while practicing the five rights of medication administration
Pharmacy Technician
Dundy County Hospital
Benkelman, Nebraska
02.2016
- Order medications through online venders
- Create appropriate labs for medications
- Inventory medications
- Work with Pharmacist in Charge
Education
Master’s degree - nursing
Purdue Global University
02.2025
Bachelor’s degree - nursing
Fort Hays State University
Hays, Kansas05.2022
Nebraska Certified Pharmacy Technician -
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska05.2017
Associate Degree - Nursing Registered Nurse
Mid-Plains Community College-North Platte
North Platte05.2011
License Practical Nurse -
Mid-Plains Community College-McCook
McCook07.2008
Certified Nurses Aid/ Medication Aid -
Mid-Plains Community College-McCook
McCook07.2006
Skills
- Cardiac Life Support Expertise
- Elderly Care Expertise
- Nursing informatics
- Community health
- Health promotion
- Pediatric advanced life support
Training
- Active Registered Nursing License
- Active Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation License
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate
- Basic Life Support Certificate
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate
- Trauma Nursing Core Course Certificate
Community Service
- Active Volunteer EMT, Trenton Ambulance Service, 2011, Present
- Active Volunteer EMT, Stratton Ambulance Service, 2018, Present
Affiliations
- Running 1/2 marathons
- Reading
- Puzzles
Timeline
Nebraska State Trauma Advisory Board
02.2020 - Current
Active Volunteer EMT
Stratton Ambulance Service
01.2018 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Dundy County Hospital
02.2016
R.N.
Dundy County Hospital
07.2011 - 02.2015
Active Volunteer EMT
Trenton Ambulance Service
01.2011 - Current
R.N/LPN/MA/CNA
Eldorado Manor Nursing Home
05.2007 - 07.2012
Master’s degree - nursing
Purdue Global University
Bachelor’s degree - nursing
Fort Hays State University
Nebraska Certified Pharmacy Technician -
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Associate Degree - Nursing Registered Nurse
Mid-Plains Community College-North Platte
License Practical Nurse -
Mid-Plains Community College-McCook
Certified Nurses Aid/ Medication Aid -
Mid-Plains Community College-McCook
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