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Laura DeVries

Columbia,MO

Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse with a robust background in ICU and emergency care. Known for strong clinical judgment and complex problem-solving abilities, contributing to the development of comprehensive care plans that improve patient safety and treatment effectiveness.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Grace Staffing
Columbia, MO
04.2019 - Current
  • Educated patients and families on disease management, treatment options.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Boone Hospital Center
Columbia, MO
05.2005 - 05.2017
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
  • Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
  • Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
  • Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
  • Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
  • Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
  • Served as an effective liaison between patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication of relevant information.
  • Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
  • Trained and mentored new nursing staff on ICU procedures and emergency response techniques.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Moberly Area Community College
Moberly, MO

Skills

  • Patient assessment - Advanced, multisystem evaluation
  • Cardiac care/EKG and telemetry interpretation
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Medication and IV administration- Interpretation of hemodynamic system assessment allowing for the administration and titration of inotropic IV agents
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Recognize behavioral changes with skills in alignment with deescalation and problem solving within the psychiatric patient population
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • High level of autonomy
  • Prep and recovery for same day procedures

Certification

ACLS

BLS

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Grace Staffing
04.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Boone Hospital Center
05.2005 - 05.2017

Associate of Science - Nursing

Moberly Area Community College
Laura DeVries