Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
Affiliations
Timeline
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Laura Dieter

Longview

Summary

Registered Nurse with extensive clinical and school health experience seeking a position as an Adjunct Nursing Instructor at Lower Columbia College. Dedicated to fostering excellence in nursing education by integrating real-world clinical insights with evidence-based practices and student-centered instruction.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

District Nurse

Kelso School District
03.2022 - Current
  • Lead health services across five schools, supervising unlicensed assistive personnel.
  • Develop and manage care plans for students with complex medical needs.
  • Train and support school staff in medication administration and emergency care.
  • Participate in IEP/504 teams to advocate for medically necessary accommodations.
  • Conduct vision/hearing screenings and maintain WAIIS compliance.
  • Serve as a clinical resource for health room specialists and district leadership.

Nurse (Gastroenterology & Neurology)

PeaceHealth Specialty Clinic
02.2013 - 03.2022
  • Performed phone triage, gathering relevant health information, evaluating symptom severity using standardized protocols, educating patients on home care and directing them to the appropriate level of care
  • Administered oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intravenous medications as ordered
  • Patient education and chronic disease coordination
  • Collaborated with providers to manage diagnostics, medication refills, and referrals

Clinic Nurse

PeaceHealth Family Practice
02.2009 - 02.2013
  • Performed phone triage, gathering relevant health information, evaluating symptom severity using standardized protocols, educating patients on home care and directing them to the appropriate level of care
  • Administered oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intravenous medications as ordered
  • Assisted with or performed procedures such as wound care, catheter insertion, EKGs, ear irrigation, and specimen collection.
  • Initiated and monitored intravenous lines for medications, hydration, or diagnostics.
  • Provided patient education on medications, chronic disease management, wound care, or follow-up care.
  • Administered routine and travel immunizations
  • Called patients with lab results, treatment instructions, or post-visit follow-up information.

Cardiology Floor Nurse

PeaceHealth St. John
03.2008 - 02.2009
  • Provided bedside care for up to 7 cardiac patients per shift.
  • Performed assessments, IV care, catheter care, wound care, administered medications, and other nursing tasks
  • Communicated with doctors and other members of the care team
  • Collaborated with the care team and delegated nursing tasks

Clinical Instructor Assistant

Lower Columbia College
01.2008 - 03.2008
  • Assisted with evaluating student competencies and providing constructive feedback.
  • Communicated effectively with lead faculty about student progress, challenges, and clinical issues.
  • Served as a professional role model demonstrating best nursing practices.
  • Ensured compliance with policies and procedures at the bedside.

Education

School Nurse Initial Certification -

Washington State University
01.2023

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined

Western Governors University
10.2022

Health Coach Certificate - undefined

Institute for Integrative Nutrition
05.2020

Associate Degree in Nursing - undefined

Lower Columbia College
Longview, WA
12.2007

Skills

  • Patient care coordination
  • Health education
  • Clinical triage expertise
  • Chronic disease management
  • Team-oriented nursing leadership
  • Training and delegation
  • Application of ethical standards in practice
  • Effective medication management

Certification

  • ESA Certification, WA State — Expires Jun 2028
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) — Expires Nov 2025

Awards

Excellence in Nursing, Lower Columbia College — 2007, Excellence in Nursing Nominee, PeaceHealth St. John — 2018, Excellence Award, Western Governors University — 2021

Affiliations

  • School Nurses of Washington (SNOW) — Member since 2022
  • National Association of School Nurses (NASN) — Member since 2022

Timeline

District Nurse

Kelso School District
03.2022 - Current

Nurse (Gastroenterology & Neurology)

PeaceHealth Specialty Clinic
02.2013 - 03.2022

Clinic Nurse

PeaceHealth Family Practice
02.2009 - 02.2013

Cardiology Floor Nurse

PeaceHealth St. John
03.2008 - 02.2009

Clinical Instructor Assistant

Lower Columbia College
01.2008 - 03.2008

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined

Western Governors University

Health Coach Certificate - undefined

Institute for Integrative Nutrition

Associate Degree in Nursing - undefined

Lower Columbia College

School Nurse Initial Certification -

Washington State University

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