Open To Work
Laura Haught
Plant City,USA
Work Preference
Summary
Seasoned Charge Nurse with comprehensive experience in acute patient care, staff supervision and healthcare administration. Strong background in nursing leadership, coupled with ability to manage high-stress situations and make critical decisions under pressure. Demonstrated success in fostering strong relationships with patients and team members, thereby improving overall unit efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Solaris Healthcare Plant City
Plant City, USA
12.2019 - 04.2026
- Was promoted to Charge Nurse of a 60 bed skilled nursing unit.
- Performed assessments, administered medications, maintained doctors' orders, documented in EMR, and managed injections and IV lines including peripheral, PICC, midlines, and central lines.
- Managing diabetics as well as insulin administration.
- Supervising CNAs.
- Communicated patient updates to unit manager and director of nursing to ensure accurate information flow.
- Reporting abnormal findings to provider and getting orders and entering into EMR.
- Assisting providers on rounds and procedures and documenting in EMR.
- Conducted thorough skin checks and assessments to monitor patient health.
- Organized and maintained medication and treatment carts for efficient access during patient care.
- Immunizations and preventative IM/SQ injections.
LPN
Baycare Homecare
Lakeland, USA
05.2005 - 12.2019
- Provided care to home health patients including assessment, medication administration, and disease management.
- Documented nursing assessments, treatments, discharges, and follow-up care to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.
- Educated patients and families on nursing assessments, treatments, discharges, and follow-up care to promote understanding and engagement in health management.
- Provided compassionate care and support to individuals and families recovering from acute incidents and managing chronic conditions to enhance recovery and well-being.
Education
Vocational School Certificate -
ERWIN TECHNICAL SCHOOL
FLTELEMETRY -
SOUTHBAY HOSPITAL
Sun City, FLIV/CENTRAL LINE CERTIFICATION -
ERWIN TECHNICAL CENTER
PRACTICAL NURSE -
FLORIDA
Skills
- Medication administration
- Medication management
- Diabetes management
- IV drug therapy management
- Intravenous therapy
- Foley cath insertions
- Oxygen saturation monitoring
- Vital signs collection
- Wound care management
- Colostomy care
- Care planning
- Clinical documentation
- EMR/EHR
- Preventive health
- Chronic disease management
- Homecare
- Discharge planning
- Patient education
- Pt and family advocacy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Staff training
- Mentorship
- Staff training
- Mentorship
Additional Information
References Available on Request
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Solaris Healthcare Plant City
12.2019 - 04.2026
LPN
Baycare Homecare
05.2005 - 12.2019
Vocational School Certificate -
ERWIN TECHNICAL SCHOOL
TELEMETRY -
SOUTHBAY HOSPITAL
IV/CENTRAL LINE CERTIFICATION -
ERWIN TECHNICAL CENTER
PRACTICAL NURSE -
FLORIDA