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Laura Edwards

Gilbert

Summary

Healthcare professional prepared for delivering top-notch patient care and medical services. Extensive experience in diagnosing, treating, and managing various health conditions. Known for team collaboration, reliability, and adaptability to changing medical needs. Proficient in clinical assessments and patient management.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

Evernorth Care Group
09.2013 - Current
  • Utilized electronic health record systems to document patient interactions accurately.
  • Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skill development and clinical excellence.
  • Provide direction and supervision to licensed professional personnel
  • Implemented evidence-based practices to improve healthcare delivery standards.
  • Educated patients on disease management and preventive health practices.
  • Educate safe and healthy behaviors with nutrition and exercise
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and outcomes.
  • Provided comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized treatment plans.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.

Registered Nurse

Banner Desert Medical Center
01.2004 - 01.2013
  • Managed critical care and recovery of outpatient and inpatient post-surgical pediatric and adult patients (including those returning to ICU, PICU, CVICU)
  • Provides direction and supervision to licensed and non-licensed personnel in the activities necessary to provide quality care and services
  • Precept new employees and students
  • Assess patients' physical, psychological, social, educational, developmental and cultural needs in preparation for discharge
  • Implements plan of care based on patients health care needs
  • Evaluate patient's and family's response to care and teaching; revising care plan when needed
  • Follow Standard Precautions and safety policies and procedures
  • Promote professional development
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
  • Conducted thorough assessments and monitored patient progress, adapting care strategies as necessary for optimal recovery.
  • Managed complex cases by coordinating resources and services across departments, improving overall patient experience.
  • Synthesizes and prioritizes data from multiple sources to provide support to the patient and family to changes in health status
  • Registered Nurse Post Anesthesia Care Unit (2006-2013)
  • Registered Nurse 4C General Surgery Unit (2004-2006)
  • Provided skilled nursing to pre- and post-operative patients
  • Performed regular assessments and monitoring; am skilled at handling blood transfusions, heparin drips, medications and IV fluids
  • Implemented prescribed occupational, physical, and speech therapies; administered medication orally, intravenously, and by gastrointestinal tube
  • Performed wound care, cleaned incision sites, checked for infection and changed dressings
  • Supervised and delegated activities of licensed and non-licensed personnel while serving as team leader on various shifts

Education

Master of Science-Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
01.2013

Bachelor of Science-Nursing - undefined

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
12.2003

Skills

  • Registered nurse license from Arizona State Board of Nursing
  • National certification from AANP
  • Basic life support certification
  • Preventive care
  • Patient education
  • Health promotion
  • Interprofessional collaboration
  • Chronic disease management

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

Evernorth Care Group
09.2013 - Current

Registered Nurse

Banner Desert Medical Center
01.2004 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Science-Nursing - undefined

Arizona State University

Master of Science-Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

University of Phoenix

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