Laura England
North Highlands
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 20+ years of nursing experience, seeking position with a company that will encompass my need for growth in the health care field.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Nomad Health
07.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse
ProLink Healthcare
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
09.2016 - 06.2022
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for number patients per shift.
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal and pediatric patients.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Registered Nurse
Valley Healthcare Staffing
09.2014 - 09.2016
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for number patients per shift.
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal and pediatric patients.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Floated between multiple units.
Registered Nurse
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
04.1998 - 09.2014
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for number patients per shift.
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal and pediatric patients.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Followed infection control procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
American River College
Sacramento, CASkills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute care expertise
- Preceptor
- Palliative care experience
- In-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy
- Thorough physical assessments
- Strong Bedside Nursing
- First Responder to Rapid Response/Code Blues
- Excellent Knowledge of Medications
- High level of autonomy
- Quick Learner
- Team Leader Experience
- New Tower Equipment Teacher
- Strong Cardiac/EKG Interpretation
Certification
- Registered Nurse in California, License Number 544304, expires November 2023
- BLS expires March 2023
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) expires September 2024
- Procedural Sedation
- Care of the Post Cardiac Surgery patient
- TCAR
References
Melissa Plaster RN Manager 4 North Tele
559-450-3000 ask for her office
Saint Agnes Medical Center
Fresno, Ca
Justina Wong RN PC 4 North Tele
559-450-6040
Saint Agnes Medical Center
Fresno, Ca
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Nomad Health
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
ProLink Healthcare
07.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
09.2016 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse
Valley Healthcare Staffing
09.2014 - 09.2016
Registered Nurse
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
04.1998 - 09.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
American River College
- Registered Nurse in California, License Number 544304, expires November 2023
- BLS expires March 2023
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) expires September 2024
- Procedural Sedation
- Care of the Post Cardiac Surgery patient
- TCAR
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