Laura Heller
Dunlap,Illinois
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Recognized for working well with others and being a caring and hard working individual. Dedicated to serving others, has a career that has spanned over 29 years with primary focus on Women's Health and PACU nursing.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Recovery Care Center
Springfield Clinic
Peoria, IL
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted in development of education materials to help explain various conditions and treatments to patients.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Provided pre and post operative care to patients in the Admission/Recovery/Discharge area of the Ambulatory Surgery Center.
RN, PACU
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Peoria, IL
08.2016 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
RN- Obstetrics Postpartum/Level 2 Nursery
OSF St. Francis Medical Center
Peoria, IL
07.2013 - 08.2016
- Provided comprehensive care to postpartum patients including assessment of newborns.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessments and patient needs.
- Assessed vital signs, performed physical examinations , administered medications and provided patient education for postpartum mothers/newborns.
RN
OSF Healthcare Internal Medicine Office
Peoria, IL
09.2012 - 07.2013
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
RN- Obstetrics Antepartum
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Peoria, IL
09.1997 - 09.2012
- Assessed patient conditions, administered medications, monitored behaviors of high risk mothers and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations such as preterm labor or abnormal fetal heart rates.
RN Floor Nurse
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Peoria, IL
06.1995 - 09.1997
- Provided patient care and education to assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Patient Caseworker-ED/ICU
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Peoria, IL
01.1990 - 08.1993
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during stressful times.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams regarding patient's plan of care.
- Facilitated discharge planning process by providing education on home health services or follow up appointments.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as cardiac arrests or other life-threatening events.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
OSF St Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
Peoria, IL05.1995
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences/Psychology
Bradley University
Peoria, IL12.1989
Skills
- Student Precepting
- Patient Care Assessment
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medication and IV Administration
- Pain Management
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Education
- Documentation
Certification
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification 2023
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2023
- Advanced Critical Life Support (ACLS) 2023
Timeline
RN, Recovery Care Center
Springfield Clinic
11.2023 - Current
RN, PACU
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
08.2016 - Current
RN- Obstetrics Postpartum/Level 2 Nursery
OSF St. Francis Medical Center
07.2013 - 08.2016
RN
OSF Healthcare Internal Medicine Office
09.2012 - 07.2013
RN- Obstetrics Antepartum
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
09.1997 - 09.2012
RN Floor Nurse
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
06.1995 - 09.1997
Patient Caseworker-ED/ICU
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
01.1990 - 08.1993
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
OSF St Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences/Psychology
Bradley University
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