Laura Austin
Burlington,CT
Summary
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
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Center For Advanced Reproductive Services
07.2014 - Current
- Assist with egg retrievals, embryo transfers, as well as patient's pre and post operative care
- Collaborate with physicians to implement and mange patients treatment
- Start intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patients chart
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Saint Francis Hospital And Medical Center
05.2011 - 10.2015
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing difficult births or pregnancy complications.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Saint Francis Hospital And Medical Center
06.2009 - 05.2011
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual's needs.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Managed caseload of 6-8 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Goodwin College
East Hartford, CTEarly Childhood Education -
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NYSkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and Empathy
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Patient Discharge
- Procedure preparations
- Patient Relations
- Emotional awareness
- ACLS, BCLS certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Center For Advanced Reproductive Services
07.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Saint Francis Hospital And Medical Center
05.2011 - 10.2015
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Saint Francis Hospital And Medical Center
06.2009 - 05.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Goodwin College
Early Childhood Education -
Monroe Community College
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