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Laqundra Harley

Killeen,Texas

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with over 7 years of acute care history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and education on treatment and post operation care, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Experienced in offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Highly skilled in charting, managing patient intake and discharges and monitoring care plans. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures, offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Float Registered Nurse

Adventist Health System
07.2021 - Current
  • Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper airway management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
  • Help patients navigate through their health plans after discharges
  • Worked with diverse population and coordinated care with multidisciplinary teams
  • Assisted on health equity projects to help improve patient centered care.

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Scott and White Memorial Hospital
09.2016 - 08.2020
  • Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses
  • Provided skilled emergency response in critical situations
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as wound vac maintenance and extensive wound care
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery after kidney/pancreas transplant.

Unit Supply Specialist

United States Air Force
12.2008 - 04.2012
  • Maintained reports, process documentation, customer service logs, and training or safety records
  • Planned or coordinated purchasing, warehousing, distribution, customer service, or planning services
  • Manage logistics personnel and logistics systems and direct daily operations
  • Operated computers and other office equipment to prepare receipts and process incoming and outgoing supplies
  • Examined and inspected stock items for wear or defects
  • Performed cycle counts to ensure accurate inventory levels.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Place Manor
06.2007 - 12.2008
  • Gave compassionate care while helping patients with their current daily living activities
  • Assist clients with personal hygiene, feeding, transferring patients from wheelchairs to beds, obtaining vital signs, and answering patient's calls
  • Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases
  • Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

Education

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practioner

University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
05.2027

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in NURSING -

Texas A&M
Killen, Texas
05.2024

Skills

  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Documentation
  • Critical Care
  • Patient and family Advocacy
  • Training Staff
  • ACLS/BLS
  • Care Coordination
  • Patient Assessment
  • Blood Transfusion
  • Diabetes Management
  • Discharge Planning

Personal Information

Title: Registered Nurse

Timeline

Float Registered Nurse

Adventist Health System
07.2021 - Current

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Scott and White Memorial Hospital
09.2016 - 08.2020

Unit Supply Specialist

United States Air Force
12.2008 - 04.2012

Certified Nursing Assistant

Place Manor
06.2007 - 12.2008

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practioner

University of Texas At Arlington

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in NURSING -

Texas A&M
Laqundra Harley