Laura Delancy
Williamstown,WV
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with background in advanced/acute care. Skilled in providing high-quality, patient-centered care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and utilizing critical thinking to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development. Committed to patient advocacy, safety, and evidence-based practice to improve healthcare outcomes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - RN II
Camden Clark Medical Center - Advanced Care Unit
Parkersburg, WV
09.2023 - Current
- Provided high-quality, patient-centered care to acutely ill patients with a variety of medical conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking and clinical judgment to assess patient conditions, administer medications, and perform interventions.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications, and post-hospitalization care.
- Maintained strict adherence to hospital policies, infection control standards, and patient safety protocols.
- Precepted new nurses and nursing students to enhance their clinical competency.
- Maintained a variety of critical drips, including Levophed, Precedex, Cardizem, and Heparin.
- Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines when caring for critically ill patients.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities related to critical care nursing practices.
- Provided emotional support for family members during end-of-life situations.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences, acting as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Virginia University At Parkersburg
true05.2025
Associate Degree - Nursing
West Virginia University At Parkersburg
Parkersburg, West Virginia05.2023
BSN prerequisites -
University of Charleston
Charleston, West Virginia05.2021
Early College -
Ohio Valley University
Vienna, West Virginia05.2019
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Patience
- Teamwork
- Active Listening
- Interpersonal Communication
- Medication and IV administration
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Safety
- Advocation
- Infection Control
- Ethics and Confidentiality
- Compassion
- Time Management
- Dependability
- Precepting
- EMR systems
- Telemetry monitoring
- Patient assessments
- Wound care
- SBAR communication
Certification
- Registered Nurse: West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Nurses. License Number: 116386. Expires 6/30/2026
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS): American Heart Association. Certification Number: 3-387708. Expires 12/31/26
- Basic Life Support (BLS): American Heart Association. Certification Number: 3-384257. Expires 12/31/26
- Blended Youth Mental Health First Aid: National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Expires 10/01/25
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Certification: NIHSS-English Group D-V5-4th Certification. Expires 02/04/26
Volunteer Experience
- Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, WV, 09/01/17 - 03/01/20, Advanced Teen Volunteer. Created, planned and promoted fundraising events for the hospital. Assisted nurses, doctors, and hospital staff by filling out paperwork and checking on patients. Assisted patients with simple needs, like getting water, food and blankets. Assisted cafeteria staff with making pizza boxes and delivering food to patients. Cleaned waiting rooms and replaced magazines for clients. Provided over 200 volunteer hours.
- Humane Society of Parkersburg, Parkersburg, WV, 01/01/15 - 12/31/17, Volunteer. Walked level two and three dogs around the area. Cleaned cages and fed animals. Promoted fundraisers to help raise money for upkeep and resources.
- The Journey Church, Marietta, OH, 08/01/22. Childcare. Cared for multiple children ages 1-5 while their parents participated in church. Prioritized safety when caring for multiple children at once. Provided 6 volunteer hours over the course of a month, every Sunday.
Accomplishments
- Completed Camden Clark Medical Center's Nurse Residency Program. Participated in monthly meetings, which aligned with professional competency standards from multiple authoritative bodies. Completed a quality improvement project and presented to a board of multiple nursing authorities. Graduated in December 2024.
Professional References
- Ginger Busch, BSN, RN, Camden Clark Medical Center, 304-588-1874, ginger855@gmail.com
- Jami Casenelli, MSN, RN, West Virginia University at Parkersburg, 304-991-1213, jami.casenelli@wvup.edu
- Kelli Sprout, MSN, RN, West Virginia University at Parkersburg, 304-615-6489, ksprout1@wvup.edu
- Sheynna Hendershot, BSN, RN, Camden Clark Medical Center, 304-481-7762, hendershotmama23@gmail.com
- Kelli Barker, BSN, RN, Camden Clark Medical Center, 304-588-5354, kelli.barker90@gmail.com
- Dawn Wilson, Volunteer Coordinator, Camden Clark Medical Center, 304-615-9117, regina.wilson@wvumedicine.org
Timeline
Registered Nurse - RN II
Camden Clark Medical Center - Advanced Care Unit
09.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Virginia University At Parkersburg
Associate Degree - Nursing
West Virginia University At Parkersburg
BSN prerequisites -
University of Charleston
Early College -
Ohio Valley University
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