Laura Alberta
Dover,FL
Summary
I have worked in different hospitals, nursing homes and home health for greater than 20 years. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in 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, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse
Chapters Health
02.2020 - 10.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Opis Fairway Oaks Center
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Trained and supervised nurses and other staff in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Registered Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
11.2014 - 11.2018
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Worked in hospitals and nursing homes in Tampa area.
Licensed Practical Nurse and Registered Nurse
Richmond Medical Hospital
02.2005 - 11.2013
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked in ICU and emergency room.
Education
LPN - LPN
W.Howard Nicol LPN School
Akron, OHRegistered Nurse - Nursing
Fortis College - Cuyahoga Falls
Cuyahoga Falls, OHSkills
- Healthcare Billing
- EMR Systems
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Assessments
- Supply Restocking
- Data Collection
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Care Planning
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Chart Updating
- Critical Care
- Emergency Response
- Chronic Disease Management
- Diabetes Management
- Wound Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Chapters Health
02.2020 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
Opis Fairway Oaks Center
11.2019 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
11.2014 - 11.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse and Registered Nurse
Richmond Medical Hospital
02.2005 - 11.2013
LPN - LPN
W.Howard Nicol LPN School
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Fortis College - Cuyahoga Falls