Laura Franklin
Flint,TX
Summary
Highly motivated registered nurse with diverse clinical experience, excellent safety practices, and passion for nursing seeking a nurse manager position with Presbyterian Gastroenterology. Known for being a reliable, hardworking, self-starter who focuses on consistent attention to detail. Patient oriented nurse with eight years of experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Recipient of the Marti Martienssen Award for outstanding achievements and commitment of time and energy as inpatient GI Lab charge nurse.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Endoscopy Nurse
UT Health Tyler
07.2022 - Current
- Learned and later mastered advanced endoscopy nurse skills to include assisting in ERCP, EUS, Spyglass, PEG tube placement, and motility procedures.
- Trained on charge posting.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through exceptional communication skills, addressing concerns and providing education on endoscopic procedures.
- Supported diagnostic accuracy by assisting physicians during endoscopy procedures, including specimen collection and accurate labeling.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by maintaining open communication channels with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, anesthesia providers, and support staff.
- Mentored new nurses joining the unit fostering a supportive learning environment that promoted professional growth.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and thorough pre-procedure assessments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during complex endoscopy procedures.
- Increased team morale through active participation in staff meetings, sharing ideas for process improvements and providing constructive feedback to colleagues.
Assistant Nurse Manager
PRESBYTERIAN GASTROENTEROLOGY LAB
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Responsible for overall functioning of a very fast-paced and high-volume GI Lab department which performs an average of 27,000 procedures annually
- Managed four locations with over fifty direct reports
- Daily tasks included hiring, scheduling, and staff assignments
- Oversaw productivity and performance to ensure patient safety while finding cost-saving opportunities
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, root cause analysis projects, audits, and regulatory readiness.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members by employing effective communication techniques and seeking mutually beneficial solutions when issues arose.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development opportunities.
- Collaborated with other departments to streamline processes and enhance interdisciplinary teamwork, ultimately improving continuity of care for patients.
- Assisted in budget management, optimizing resource allocation to maximize patient care quality without compromising fiscal responsibility.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff and administration, advocating for the needs of both parties to promote overall organizational success.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards by staying up-to-date on industry best practices and incorporating them into daily operations as necessary.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and professional growth opportunities for nursing staff.
Inpatient Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse
PRESBYTERIAN GASTROENTEROLOGY LAB
12.2016 - 05.2019
- Responsible for providing care to some of the highest acuity patients in the inpatient GI Lab setting
- Worked alongside mid-levels, anesthesiologists, GI physicians as well as various disciplines to coordinate care for patients needing GI procedures
- Triaged patients using clinical judgment and prioritized patient care
- Used strong professional communication skills to advocate for patients and staff safety
- Demonstrated leadership skills as a charge nurse while maintaining respect from staff
- Trained in various nursing roles within the gastroenterology lab which include admitting patients, starting intravenous lines, administering conscious sedation, circulating during procedures, monitoring patient’s safety, and recovering patients in the recovery room after procedures
- Responsible for all aspects of patient care related to sedation nursing, circulating nursing as well as being a nurse tech for procedures
- Trained in caring for various patient populations which included pediatrics, geriatrics, outpatient procedures, and inpatient procedures
- Assisted in numerous procedures such as colonoscopies, endoscopies, flex-sigmoidoscopies, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographies, and endoscopic ultrasounds
- Also cross-trained at the Gastroenterology Clinic to conduct phone health screenings.
Student/Private Caregiver
06.2011 - 12.2016
- Balanced attending school full-time while providing private caregiving
- Duties included medication administration and assisting with activities of daily living.
Office Manager
BAUER INVESTIGATION
09.2001 - 06.2011
- Managed investigators located throughout the United States as well as internationally
- Was responsible for overseeing the local office staff as well as payroll for the entire company
- Daily duties included general customer service related to answering phone calls from clients as well as investigators
- Responsible for invoicing clients, managing emails within the local office, and job delegation
- Reviewed confidential reports from the investigators and submitted finalized reports to the clients
- Responsible for general clerical work including typing, organization, and maintaining up-to-date spreadsheets.
Education
BACHELOR OF NURSING -
University of Louisiana Lafayette
12.2025
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE: NURSING -
Central New Mexico Community College
01.2015
Skills
- Trained in ERCP, EUS, Spyglass, PEG tube placements, motility studies, and M2A capsule studies
- Maintains staff assignments, oversees productivity, schedules, and various management roles
- Trained in charge posting
- Excellent organizational skills
- Efficient at prioritizing patient care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Highly professional oral and written communication
- Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
- Safety advocate and patient advocate
- Active participant in quality improvement initiatives and regulatory readiness
- Clear understanding of scope of practice
- Safe and accurate medication administration
- Proficient in time management
- Respected by fellow team members
- Management and inpatient charge nurse experience
Certification
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- TX, RN-1124014
Clinicals
- Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque, Long Term Care, 180
- Presbyterian Hospital, Neurology, Medical/Surgical, 135
- Presbyterian Hospital, Oncology, Medical/Surgical, 180
- University of New Mexico Hospital, Neurology, Medical/Surgical, 135
- Presbyterian Hospital, Intermediate Care, Medical/Surgical, Preceptorship, 90
Volunteer Experience
Precision Chiropractic, Chiropractic Assistant, 2011, 2013
Timeline
Endoscopy Nurse
UT Health Tyler
07.2022 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manager
PRESBYTERIAN GASTROENTEROLOGY LAB
05.2019 - 05.2022
Inpatient Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse
PRESBYTERIAN GASTROENTEROLOGY LAB
12.2016 - 05.2019
Student/Private Caregiver
06.2011 - 12.2016
Office Manager
BAUER INVESTIGATION
09.2001 - 06.2011
BACHELOR OF NURSING -
University of Louisiana Lafayette
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE: NURSING -
Central New Mexico Community College
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- TX, RN-1124014
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