Laura Hajdas
Vero Beach,FL
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with experience in trauma and neuro care, adept at implementing evidence-based protocols to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Qualified in patient education and fostering collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary teams, contributing to hospital-wide initiatives for enhanced patient safety. Passionate about ensuring meticulous documentation and adherence to protocols. Experienced in medication and IV administration and showcasing strong clinical judgment. Excelled in wound care and enhanced patient outcomes through effective critical care and patient education. Skilled in fostering team growth and patient rapport, consistently achieving high-quality care standards. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Trauma Neuro
HCA Healthcare: Lawnwood
07.2022 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Lead trauma and neuro care for critical patients, implementing evidence-based protocols. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Adapted and assumed Charge Nurse position with 35 bed unit plus staff and delegating and ensuring of safety and communication with multidisciplinary rounds.
Bartender
Duffys Sports Bar and Grill
01.2018 - 07.2022
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Managed 40+ seat bar with walk up availability
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL05-2022
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Profound Time Management
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient education
- Wound Care
- Critical Care
- Precepting
Accomplishments
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Training - Trained new hire nurses in medical procedures and hospital policies to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Skilled and efficient in using clinical skills and resources to provide high quality and safe care for patients.
Certification
- Registered Nurse State of Florida License, 2022
- Trauma Nursing Core Courses, Emergency Nursing Association, 2023 January
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS), 2024 July
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS), 2024 July
Timeline
Registered Nurse Trauma Neuro
HCA Healthcare: Lawnwood
07.2022 - Current
Bartender
Duffys Sports Bar and Grill
01.2018 - 07.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indian River State College
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