Laura Augusta
Cleveland
Summary
APRN focused on providing quality care with a holistic approach and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare teams.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President
NextDoor Urgent Care
10.2023 - Current
- Enhance company profitability by implementing strategic business plans and optimizing operational processes.
- Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Develop new revenue streams by identifying growth opportunities and forging strategic partnerships with key industry players.
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
NextDoor Urgent Care
10.2023 - Current
- Improve patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care and treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to concerns.
- Reduced urgent care wait times through efficient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with acute illnesses and injuries.
- Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, culturally competent care to diverse populations.
- Promote health education among patients, encouraging self-management skills and adherence to prescribed treatments.
Nurse Practitioner
Balance Holistic Health Center
08.2022 - Current
- Perform detailed assessment and history of chief complaint by way of holistic approach
- Order and Interpret diagnostic tests (GI Map, DUTCH and blood tests) and recommend supplement, diet and lifestyle changes
- Educate patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Administer IVs for health and wellness
APRN, Internal Medicine
MetroHealth Medical Center
01.2022 - 11.2024
- Assess patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Diagnose and respond to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
- Explains side effects from medications and provides in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer and other diseases.
- Orders and interprets test results and maintains patient records.
- Coordinates plan of care and manages medical/social needs for 8-10 complex patients daily.
- Collaborates with specialty services to optimize patient outcomes
Nurse Practitioner
Milan Laser Hair Removal
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
- Maintained treatment rooms and workstations in compliance with OSHA standards to deliver safe and therapeutic experiences.
- Performed quality professional hair removal services to meet clients' needs within scope of practice and licensing guidelines.
Clinical Instructor
Lakeland Community College
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Provide clinical instruction to 4-5 nursing students in clinical settings on community health topics at MH Broadway express care.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Metrohealth Medical Center
07.2012 - 01.2022
- Provides collaborative patient care for a variety of critical clinical conditions including septic shock, ARDS, pneumonia, COPD, drug overdose, GI bleed, DKA, acute renal failure, and COVID-19.
- Collaborates with physicians and multi-disciplinary teams to assess patients and deliver appropriate plan of care while managing rapidly changing conditions.
LPN
Heartland Of Mentor
06.2007 - 07.2012
- Cared for 16-20 rehabilition patients each day with quality-driven support.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH12.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lakeland Community College
Willoughby, OH06.2012
Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate
Willoughby-Eastlake School of Practical Nursing
Eastlake, OH06.2007
Skills
- Current APRN License
- Functional medicine training
- GI Map and DUTCH interpretation
- PRP joint injections
- Microneedling
- Urgent Care
- Pediatrics
- BLS certification
- Medication Prescribing
- Basic botox and dermal filler training with certification
- Advanced training in laser hair removal
- Critical Care Nursing
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Winner-July 2017
Certification
- AANP Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Timeline
Vice President
NextDoor Urgent Care
10.2023 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
NextDoor Urgent Care
10.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Balance Holistic Health Center
08.2022 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Milan Laser Hair Removal
08.2022 - 06.2023
APRN, Internal Medicine
MetroHealth Medical Center
01.2022 - 11.2024
Clinical Instructor
Lakeland Community College
09.2021 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse, ICU
Metrohealth Medical Center
07.2012 - 01.2022
LPN
Heartland Of Mentor
06.2007 - 07.2012
Master of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lakeland Community College
Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate
Willoughby-Eastlake School of Practical Nursing