Laura Harris
Mad River Community Hospital
EUREKA,CA
22
years of professional experience
Dedicated nursing professional with over 20 years in diverse clinical settings. Proven ability to educate patients and families on health management, demonstrating strong clinical judgment and effective verbal communication. Aiming to leverage extensive experience to deliver exceptional patient care.
Work History
Procedure Nurse - Pain Treatment Center
5 Years 3 Months- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment options and self-care strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Float to other departments when needed, including Same Day Surgery, Endoscopy, Ophthalmology.
RN Case Manager/WOCN
8 Years 4 Months- Assessed patient needs, developed individualized care strategies to enhance recovery and quality of life for case management load of 20-25 patients
- Monitored and documented patient progress, ensuring compliance with clinical guidelines and standards.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to address concerns effectively.
- Mentored new nursing staff on case management processes and best practices for patient advocacy.
- Educated patients on treatment options and self-management techniques for chronic conditions.
- Developed plan of care for patients with complex wounds/ostomies
- Developed orientation education for new employees on pressure injury prevention, identification of wounds, and appropriate wound care documentation
- Taught quarterly classes to staff on ostomy care, wound care documentation, wound photography, management of indwelling urinary catheters
- Participated in quality improvement projects : UTI prevention, patient satisfaction
Wound Care Coordinator
8 Years- Developed and implemented individualized wound care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored wound healing progress, adjusting treatment protocols as necessary for optimal recovery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Trained nursing staff on advanced wound management techniques and best practices.
- Developed pressure injury prevention program, decreasing prevalence rates from 15% in 2005 to 1.4% in 2011
- Provided yearly staff education on pressure injury prevention strategies
- Implemented unit champion program for pressure injury prevention with nurses from each inpatient unit
- Taught classes in the community on pressure injury prevention and prevention of diabetic foot ulcers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Medication administration
IV therapy
Wound management
Patient assessment
Direct patient care
Strong clinical judgment
Patient education
ACLS/PALS certification
Verbal communication
Timeline
Procedure Nurse - Pain Treatment Center
Mad River Community Hospital
05.2021 - CurrentRead More
RN Case Manager/WOCN
St. Joseph Home Care
01.2013 - 05.2021Read More
Wound Care Coordinator
Sutter Coast Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2013Read More
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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