Laura Carlson
Eau Claire,WI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, 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
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical Floor
Mayo Clinic Health System
12.2014 - Current
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administer Chemotherapy and educated patients on their oncology treatment plan in an acute care setting
- Educate patients prior to discharge and assess ability to discharge to the safest environment possible
- Maintain patient safety through RN driven assessments and implementation of current safety measures
- Provided support and comfort to declining patients and their families
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse
Syverson Lutheran Home
06.2014 - 12.2014
- Assessed patients upon admission and with changes in condition
- Established a compassionate environment by providing emotional, spiritual, and physical support to residents and family
- Provided supervision and support to CNA and LPN staff on unit
- Evaluated, planned, implemented and documented patient care needs and requirements every shift
License Practical Nurse
Syverson Lutheran Home
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Effectively provided care to an average of 22-40 residents during a shift
- Provided support to grieving family and residents
- Administered medications via various routes with monitoring for adverse side effects
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to provide an individualized plan of care.
Resident Care Technician
Syverson Lutheran Home
10.2011 - 09.2013
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living
- Perform vital signs, measure intake and output and report any changes in condition to the nurse
- Collaborated with the registered nurse for noted changes in residents’ condition
- Assisted in training in new resident care technicians onto the floor.
- Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care.
Education
Doctorate in Nursing Practice -
University of Wisconsin –Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI05.2024
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
University of Wisconsin –Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI05.2015
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing -
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI05.2014
Clinical Residency and Experience
- Nurse Practitioner Clinical Education Collaboration, Family Nurse Practitioner Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic – Rochester, MN -September 2022 to Present
- Completed rotations in Hematology and Oncology, Family Medicine, Pulmonology, Pediatrics, Urology, and Urgent Care
- Upcoming rotation in Women's Health at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, WI
Certification
- State of Wisconsin RN, 200593 - 30, 06/2014-current
- Basic Life support for health care providers (CPR & AED), 05/2024
- Chemotherapy/biotherapy certification allowing for administration of chemotherapeutic medications (7 years inpatient chemotherapy administration).
Other Qualifications
- Actively participated in committees at work specifically a quality indicators committee which gathered and processed data from the Medical Surgical unit regarding pain reassessments, Intake and output adequately charted, SCD’s charted and on patient etc.
- Recognized leader and charge RN on the medical surgical unit for the last 4 years, which entailed frequent advocating for safe staffing, providing guidance to nurses, assisting with conflict resolution between coworkers and patients.
Timeline
Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical Floor
Mayo Clinic Health System
12.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse
Syverson Lutheran Home
06.2014 - 12.2014
License Practical Nurse
Syverson Lutheran Home
09.2013 - 06.2014
Resident Care Technician
Syverson Lutheran Home
10.2011 - 09.2013
Doctorate in Nursing Practice -
University of Wisconsin –Eau Claire
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
University of Wisconsin –Eau Claire
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing -
Chippewa Valley Technical College