Laura Coyle
Fort Drum
Summary
Highly skilled Critical Care Registered Nurse with in-depth experience in diverse critical care settings including wound care. Display strong clinical judgment, decision-making abilities and knowledge of complex disease management. Significant contributions made to improving patient recovery through thoughtful and compassionate care. Demonstrated leadership skills by mentoring new nursing staff and advocating for patients' needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wound Care Nurse
North Country Wound Care Clinic
Watertown
09.2025 - Current
- Assessed patient wounds to determine appropriate care and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Educated patients on wound care techniques and preventative measures.
- Documented patient progress and treatment responses in electronic health records.
- Managed wound dressing changes according to established protocols and best practices.
EFMP Nurse Administrator, Special Needs Advisor
Guthrie Ambulatory Health Care Clinic
Fort Drum
01.2025 - 05.2025
- As acting Chief of the EFMP department, led a small team of 2 administrative staff, delegating responsibilities, monitoring performance, and fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
- Interviewed soldiers and family members, assessing and analyzing medical records to identify conditions and needs of family members that warrant Exceptional Family Member Program enrollment.
- Evaluated medical, psychological, and social needs of patients and families to cope with and care for individuals with exceptional needs.
Staff Nurse- Home Health
Maxim Healthcare
Clarksville
07.2020 - 09.2023
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient support.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Educated patients and families about disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures.
- Maintained accurate records of all visits made to patients' homes along with any changes in their conditions or treatments prescribed by physicians.
Staff Nurse, RN2- Neuro ICU
Southeast Health
Dothan
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Assisted in all aspects of medical care while giving excellent patient care to two critically ill patients.
- Assisted in admissions while also working as the 'code stroke' nurse specializing in efficient and excellent stroke centered care.
- Worked as the primary preceptor educating and mentoring new nurses to reach their fullest potential in a critical care setting.
- Developed best practice, protocols, and SOPs for brain death testing to assist healthcare providers with examinations and procedures.
Staff Nurse, RN2- Neuro ICU
Christiana Hospital
Newark
08.2017 - 07.2018
- At the bedside taking care of two critically ill Neuro patients.
- Used critical thinking, care plans and collaborating with the entire medical staff in order to give the best patient care.
- Consistently working as the 'code stroke' nurse specializing in efficient and excellent stroke centered care from the ER through to ICU placement or intervention.
- Responsibilities encompassed comprehensive nursing care to ambulatory patients, administering medications, and educating patients/staff.
Critical Care Residency
Christiana Hospital
Newark
03.2017 - 08.2017
- Worked both at the bedside and in the classroom to hone and improve both knowledge and practice at the bedside in a critical care setting. Worked for 8 weeks in 3 different ICUs within the same healthcare system to create a well-rounded experience.
Education
BSN -
Villanova University
Villanova, PAB.S. -
Lock Haven University
Lock Haven, PA 08.2012 - 05.2014
B.S. -
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT 08.2011 - 05.2012
Skills
- Critical care management
- Neuro Critical Care experience
- Electronic health records
- Wound assessment and management
- Patient education
- Multidisciplinary communication
- Patient care coordination
- Compassionate support
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Advanced life support
- ACLS, BLS, PALS
Associated Skills
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- PALS Certification
- Preceptor at Christiana Hospital- Neuro ICU and Southeast Health- Neuro ICU
- Supervisory Development Course
Certification
- New York RN License (Current, active, full, and unrestricted)
- Pennsylvania RN License (Current, active, full, and unrestricted)
- DHA Certificate of Appreciation, 2025
- 2017 Daisy Award Nominee, Christiana Hospital
- 3x Christiana Care Diamonds Award, Christiana Hospital
Activities
- Army Soldier & Family Readiness Group (SFRG), Active Member located at Fort Drum NY. Previously Fort Rucker, AL and Fort Campbell, TN (2018-current).
- Collegiate Athlete - Swimming, University of Vermont, D1, 8/01/11- 5/31/12, Lock Haven University, D2, 8/01/13- 5/31/14
- Swim coach/program manager, No cost lessons for special needs and/or underprivileged children, Lock Haven, PA, 8/01/13-5/31/14
Timeline
Wound Care Nurse
North Country Wound Care Clinic
09.2025 - Current
EFMP Nurse Administrator, Special Needs Advisor
Guthrie Ambulatory Health Care Clinic
01.2025 - 05.2025
Staff Nurse- Home Health
Maxim Healthcare
07.2020 - 09.2023
Staff Nurse, RN2- Neuro ICU
Southeast Health
07.2018 - 03.2020
Staff Nurse, RN2- Neuro ICU
Christiana Hospital
08.2017 - 07.2018
Critical Care Residency
Christiana Hospital
03.2017 - 08.2017
B.S. -
Lock Haven University
08.2012 - 05.2014
B.S. -
University of Vermont
08.2011 - 05.2012
BSN -
Villanova University