Laura Clifton
Calhoun,LA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St Francis Medical Center
Monroe, Louisiana
11.2024 - Current
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Registered Nurse
P&S Surgical Hospital
Monroe, Louisiana
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Glenwood Regional Medical
West Monroe, Louisiana
01.2014 - 09.2024
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Louisiana Delta Community College
Monroe, LA12-2013
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Patient advocacy
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
- Clinical judgment
- Emergency care
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St Francis Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
P&S Surgical Hospital
09.2024 - 11.2024
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Glenwood Regional Medical
01.2014 - 09.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Louisiana Delta Community College