LAURA M. DOMAGALA DNP, FNP-BC, RN
Mount Prospect,IL
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner - Immediate Care
North Shore University Health System
04.2022 - Current
- Provide comprehensive health assessments, differential diagnosis, and prescribe treatments under the protocol in the direct management of acute and chronic illness and disease
- Promote wellness and prevent illness and injury in various settings for individuals, families, and communities
- Work autonomously and in interdisciplinary teams as resources and consultants
- Positively contributing to safety outcomes and promoting high quality patient experience
Family Nurse Practitioner
Care Centric Urgent Care
11.2023 - Current
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Hansa Medical Group
02.2021 - 04.2023
- Facilitated ongoing assessment of patient and family needs and implemented interdisciplinary team care plan.
- Reviewed test results and information gleaned during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses or conditions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Worked with patients and families to explain plans of care, advocating for their needs and preferences and updating as needed.
- Managed team of medical support personnel and collaborated with internal departments to resolve issues and improve services.
- Reviewed medical histories and current complaints.
- Evaluated new patients by taking vital signs, reviewing lab results and taking visual assessment of patients.
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
Director of Dedicated Education Units
Oak Point University
03.2019 - 04.2022
- Leads nursing courses and Dedicated Education Teams through effective communication, collaboration, and guidance to promote best outcomes of the DEUs.
- Educates various teams on the model of evidence-based practice utilized in Resurrection University DEUs and provides guidance throughout the process.
- Assists with navigating group dynamics, provides motivation for change, and fosters communication among stakeholders.
- Provides mentoring and support to clinical faculty and instructors in assuring program integrity and consistent practices and processes within courses.
- Collaborates with faculty, the director supports department plans for assessment of student learning outcomes and achievement of DEU program outcomes.
Academic Faculty / Assistant Professor
Oak Point University
08.2008 - 08.2022
- Perform classroom and practicum instruction.
- Hold responsibility for curriculum design, planning, implementation, and the development of specific course offerings in the nursing curriculum.
- Engage in peer mentoring, student support and academic trouble shooting throughout courses being taught.
- Oversee the development and education of clinical nurses and provides ongoing support, feedback, and mentoring of Clinical nurses as they work with assigned students.
Emergency Room Nurse
NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
03.2015 - 06.2019
- Utilized the nursing process in the delivery of patient care including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient outcomes.
- Revised plans of care as indicated In conjunction with delivering medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, and monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Emergency Room Nurse (Adult & Pediatric ER)
CENTRAL DUPAGE HOSPITAL
10.2009 - 03.2011
- Provided professional nursing care within a Level I Trauma Center to pediatric and adult patient populations.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care planning, determined priorities of care based on both physical and psychosocial needs of the patients as well as factors influencing patient flow of the system.
- Communicated with ED physicians regarding changes in patient's status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies.
Vaccination Nurse
DUPAGE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
10.2009 - 02.2010
- Administered healthcare and nursing services within the clinic.
- Educated clients, both individually and in small groups related to vaccinations.
- Provided appropriate referral and aftercare information to clients.
- Completed paperwork, medical forms and health histories.
- Completed patient assessments and reassessments of needed health care and social services.
Senior Clinician/Nurse Manager Emergency Department
NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM, SKOKIE HOSPITAL
08.2000 - 03.2009
- Provided clinical expertise, leadership and served as an effective role model through interdisciplinary collaborative practice that focused on either an administrative or a clinical/educational role.
- Demonstrated mastery of nursing skills in areas of clinical expertise by providing high quality care for all levels.
- Assumed responsibility for the unit management.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner
DePaul University
Chicago, IL2019
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Nursing Administration
North Park University
Chicago, IL2008
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Nursing
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, IL2000
Certification
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- EKG interpretation certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
- Phlebotomy Certification
Liscensure
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - License No. 209.020615
Registered Nurse - License No. 041.330847
DEA licensure
Awards and Recognition
Faculty of the year - 2016
Publications and Scholarly Work
Scholarly Work:
- Evidence Based Research Project: Minimizing the Occurrence of Unplanned Transfers from the Long-Term Care Setting to the Acute Care Setting: Implications for the Nurse Leader
- Dissertation: Examining Predictors Related to Intent to Leave Nursing Among Advanced Beginner Nurses
Professional Organization Membership
- AMSN - Academy of Medical Surgical Nursing, Member ID #47762115
- AANP - American Association of Nurse Practitioner, Member ID #1747609
- ENA - Emergency Nurses Association, Member ID # 987960
- Sigma Theta Tau, Member ID #1723817
- Leadership Board Chair Sigma Theta Tau Psi Lambda Chapter - October 2018 to Present
Community Involvement
- American Diabetes Association - Diabetes Camp (Medical Professional - Camp Nurse) Annually; June 2012 to Current
- Catholic Charities - Health Fairs (Volunteer Nurse and Supervising student nurse volunteers) Annually; May 2011 to Current
- INVENT - Illinois Nurse Volunteer Emergency Needs Team - January 2012 to Current
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Care Centric Urgent Care
11.2023 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner - Immediate Care
North Shore University Health System
04.2022 - Current
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Hansa Medical Group
02.2021 - 04.2023
Director of Dedicated Education Units
Oak Point University
03.2019 - 04.2022
Emergency Room Nurse
NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
03.2015 - 06.2019
Emergency Room Nurse (Adult & Pediatric ER)
CENTRAL DUPAGE HOSPITAL
10.2009 - 03.2011
Vaccination Nurse
DUPAGE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
10.2009 - 02.2010
Academic Faculty / Assistant Professor
Oak Point University
08.2008 - 08.2022
Senior Clinician/Nurse Manager Emergency Department
NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM, SKOKIE HOSPITAL
08.2000 - 03.2009
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner
DePaul University
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Nursing Administration
North Park University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Nursing
Elmhurst College
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- EKG interpretation certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
- Phlebotomy Certification
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