Laura Egermayer
Summary
Dedicated RN with strong patient assessment skills and attention to detail. Proven ability to educate patients and families, ensuring optimal health outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Methodist Hospital
Omaha
- RN Staff Nurse, Methodist Radiation Oncology, 2021-Current
- RN Staff Nurse, Methodist Palliative Care, 2020-2021
- RN Staff Nurse, Methodist Pain Management, 2002-2020
- RN Staff Nurse, Methodist Observation Unit, 1999-2002
RN, BSN
Methodist Hosptial
Omaha
- Provided direct patient care in fast-paced hospital based environment.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management practices.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital protocols and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with safety and infection control standards consistently.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- IV Insertion, Accessing Ports
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive and invasive procedures.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Methodist College of Nursing
Omaha, NE05-1999
High School Diploma -
Omaha Marian High School
Omaha, NE05-1994
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Chart updating
- Infection control measures
- Life-sustaining machines
- ACLS Certified
- CPR certified
- IV Insertion, Port Access
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- EMR systems
- Team coordination
- Patient education and counseling
- Effective communication
Certification
- CPR, Current
- ACLS, Current
- RN, BSN, Current (maiden name, Morrissey)
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Methodist Hospital
RN, BSN
Methodist Hosptial
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Methodist College of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Omaha Marian High School