Laura Forcha
Frederick,US
Summary
Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with diverse clinical experience and specializing in cardiac telemetry and diabetes management. Recognized for fostering a collaborative environment and mentoring new nurses, contributing to improved patient care and team effectiveness.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - PCU
Frederick Health
Frederick, Maryland
02.2026 - Current
- Administered medications and IV therapies per provider orders
- Identified potential risks of inadequate illness or injury management; implemented strategies to mitigate risks and enhance patient safety.
- Responded promptly to emergent situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Facilitated healing environment through active listening, improving patient comfort and emotional support.
- Instructed patients on disease management, treatment options, and care plans to improve quality of life and foster positive attitudes.
Registered Nurse - Float Pool
Meritus Medical Center
Hagerstown, MD
03.2025 - 01.2026
- Provided high-quality patient care to diverse populations with a wide range of diagnoses and acuity levels, showcasing the ability to assess and respond to varying patient needs quickly.
- Adapted to fast-paced, changing hospital environment by floating to multiple units, effectively adjusting to diverse patient care settings and team dynamics.
- Provided nursing support across multiple units in float pool, ensuring continuity of care for patients with varied needs.
- Navigated complex patient situations and prioritized care through critical thinking and problem-solving in a dynamic environment with frequent changes in patient census and acuity.
- Developed and maintained a comprehensive knowledge base across various nursing specialties, enabling successful integration into diverse clinical settings and the ability to provide expert care to patients with varied needs.
Registered Nurse - Step Down Cardiac Telemetry
Holy Cross Hospital
Silver Spring, MD
02.2023 - 03.2025
- Delivering exceptional care to patients with complex cardiac conditions, including post-cardiac surgery and heart failure patients who require continuous telemetry monitoring.
- Analyzing complex cardiac cases, implementing evidence-based protocols, and monitoring patient vitals to prevent complications and enhance recovery rates.
- Providing a wide range of nursing skills, including IV insertion, Foley catheter insertion, NG tube placement, continuous bladder irrigation (CBI) therapy, peritoneal dialysis management, administration of various drips, transfusion of blood and blood products, ileostomy and colostomy care, operation of PCA pumps, and chest tube management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans that improved patient outcomes.
- Precepted and mentored new nurses, enhancing their clinical skills, critical thinking, and confidence in patient care.
- Led initiatives as Diabetes Champion to enhance diabetes care and education within the unit.
Education
Nurse Residency Program -
Holy Cross Health
Silver Spring, MD03-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore, MD08-2022
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Montgomery College
Takoma Park, MD05-2019
Skills
- Telemetry monitoring
- IV medication administration
- Chronic disease management
- Wound management
- PEG tube and central line care
- Patient safety initiatives
- Cardiac rehabilitation
- Nurse precepting
- Leadership and team collaboration
- Patient advocacy
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse, BSN
Certification
#R257411 at Maryland Board of Nursing- Registered Nurse, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification, Basic Life Support Certification, Diabetes Unit Champion, Stroke Management Certification, #A00192204 at Certified Nursing Assistant
Languages
English, French
Honor Societies and Academic Conferences
Academic Conferences (Presentations), "Effective Non-pharmacological Interventions to Improve Sleep Hygiene in Elderly Patients in the Acute Care Setting" BSN Symposium Notre Dame of Maryland University, August 2022, "The Alarming Rate of Black Maternal Mortality" Northeast Regional Honors Council. Philadelphia, PA, March 2022, National Society of Leadership and Success (October 2024 - Present)
Timeline
Registered Nurse - PCU
Frederick Health
02.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse - Float Pool
Meritus Medical Center
03.2025 - 01.2026
Registered Nurse - Step Down Cardiac Telemetry
Holy Cross Hospital
02.2023 - 03.2025
Nurse Residency Program -
Holy Cross Health
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Montgomery College