Laura DeLaca
SOUTHLYON
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring patients and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Prep and Recovery
Trinity Health
Ypsilanti
07.2006 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality care as unit charge nurse
- Prep and Recovery for inpatient and outpatient Cardiovascular, Radiology, CT, and Angio patients pre and post procedure.
- Managed daily operations of nursing unit to optimize workflow.
- Trained and mentored new nurses to enhance team performance.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses accurately.
- Facilitated communication among healthcare professionals and families effectively.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing and other disciplines.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on discharge instructions for outpatient procedures
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues, and information.
- Responsible for implementing work schedule for employees.
- Monitored patient recovery progress in post-anesthesia care
- Educated patients on recovery procedures and post-operative care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, and oxygen therapy according to physician orders.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as blood work or EKG's under the supervision of a physician.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes and care plans in electronic medical record system.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure, height and weight measurements.
Registered Nurse
Special Tree Rehabilitation
Romulus
05.1999 - 07.2006
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes in medical records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing anxiety or distress.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans
- Provided overall care for vent dependent and closed head injury patients
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Henry Ford Community College
Dearborn, MI 08.1993 - 07.1995
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Electronic medical records
- Unit flow coordinator
- Critical thinking
- Leadership role
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Emergency response
- Patient education
- Cardiac care
- Performing ekgs
- Vascular care
- Patient discharging
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient monitoring
- Telemetry monitoring
Certification
- ACLS certified
- BLS certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Prep and Recovery
Trinity Health
07.2006 - Current
Registered Nurse
Special Tree Rehabilitation
05.1999 - 07.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
Henry Ford Community College
08.1993 - 07.1995