Laura Grzeszkowiak
Cape Coral,Florida
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse with over 20 years in various clinical settings, including emergency care and vascular units. Known for strong clinical judgment and commitment to patient and family advocacy, consistently improving patient outcomes through effective teamwork and thorough assessments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Agency, Home Health PRN
Medely
Florida
12.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to the medical team.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Emvenio Clinical Research
Denver, CO
12.2022 - Current
- *Conduct mobile clinical trial visits, ensuring protocol adherence and care.
- *Perform assessments, sample collections, and documenting under GCP standards.
- *Liaison between research team and participants, promoting trust and retention during trials.
Registered Nurse- Vascular Care Unit
Rush Copley Hospital
Aurora, IL
10.2021 - 10.2025
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team, facilitating timely interventions for patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse- PACU/Registered Nurse, Day Surgery
Rush-Copley Medical Center
Aurora, IL
04.2017 - 09.2021
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes to inform care adjustments and enhance recovery outcomes.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to [Number] patients on average in post-operative recovery room.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Rush-Copley Medical Center
Aurora, IL
09.2001 - 04.2017
- Led emergency response efforts for critically ill and injured patients, ensuring timely and effective care.
- Developed and implemented patient care protocols that improved workflow efficiency in high-pressure situations.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL05.1991
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Intravenous therapy
- Critical care
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency care
- Cardiac care
- Home health care
- Procedure preparations
- EPIC use
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (2/2028)
- Registered Nurse, FL - [effective 11/25]- compact license
- Registered Nurse, IL - [effective 7/1991]
- BLS certified- [2025]
- GCP certified- clinical research, Emvenio - 2025
- ACLS certified- [2025]
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Agency, Home Health PRN
Medely
12.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Emvenio Clinical Research
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse- Vascular Care Unit
Rush Copley Hospital
10.2021 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse- PACU/Registered Nurse, Day Surgery
Rush-Copley Medical Center
04.2017 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Rush-Copley Medical Center
09.2001 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lewis University