Laura H Hornstein
Summary
Experienced registered nurse with 15+ years of clinical experience delivering culturally competent nursing care to a diverse patient population. Demonstrates expertise in the healthcare industry, emphasizing assessment, critical thinking, prioritization, and emergent care. Proficient in documentation and reporting, including electronic charting systems like EPIC and Soarian. Recognized as a mentor and leader, actively involved in training and orienting new staff. Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy
06.2015 - Current
- Utilized advanced technology for real-time documentation of patient progress, enhancing communication among healthcare providers.
- Improved neonatal patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care practices and protocols.
- Increased staff competency by providing ongoing education on neonatal care best practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient care and treatment plans.
- Developed strong rapport with patients' families, providing guidance and answering questions about the care process.
- Managed complex patient cases with attention to detail, ensuring timely interventions and treatments.
Registered Nurse
CHI, Bergan Mercy Medical Center
02.2013 - 06.2015
- Assess need for, order, obtain and interpret appropriate blood, tissue and lab tests and communicate results.
- Chronic patient care in Orthopedics/Med-Surg/Neuro unit, monitoring multiple patients per shift.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills.
- Manage care for pre and post-operative patients through discharge.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse
Sunrise Senior Living
08.2012 - 02.2013
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills and high level of personal accountability.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of patients on 24 bed unit; to include urinary catheterization, tube feedings, applying/changing dressings, blood glucose monitoring.
- Liaison between patients, family and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer and Alzheimer's disease.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sunrise Senior Living
06.2010 - 08.2012
- Provided direct patient care and clinical care on 24 bed unit; to include urinary catheterization, tube feedings, applying/changing dressings, blood glucose monitoring, medication management/administration, admission, transfer and discharge of clients.
- Assisted with case management of both Medicare and non-Medicare patients.
- Responsible for performing diagnostic treatments and preliminary tests.
- Work closely with family members and consulting with community physicians to ensure residents' needs are being attended to in a personalized way.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Staffing Solutions
04.2010 - 09.2010
- Provided nursing care in numerous health care settings such as medical offices, skilled nursing, assisted living and psychiatric care facilities
- Administer oral medications, injections and blood glucose monitoring
- Responsible for performing diagnostic treatments and preliminary tests
- Supervised nursing assistants in various areas of patient care
Account Manager
First Data Voice Services
12.1999 - 07.2009
- Managed overall relationship between First Data Voice Services and multiple fortune 500 clients providing both technical and non-technical support
- Managed client base resulted in annual FDVS revenues in excess of $3,500,000.00
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues and system support on a 24-hour basis
- Analyzed programs and proactively identify opportunities for improving programs' performance and efficiencies
- Assessed potential risks associated with projects and present to management
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Omaha, NE05.2016
Associate Degree - Nursing
Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE05.2012
Practical Nursing Refresher Course -
Clarkson College
Omaha, NE11.2009
IT Specialist Certificate -
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA06.2003
Diploma of Practical Nursing -
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, NE03.1994
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
- Acute care expertise
- Professional bedside manner
- Disease prevention and intervention specialist
- High level of autonomy
- Problem resolution capability
- Communication Skills
- Nutritional support
- Multitasking
- Ventilator management, Oxygen therapy, Intravenous therapy
Certifications & Training
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- STABLE course
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook)
- Numerous workshops, courses and seminars dealing with Effective Communication and Problem Resolution
- Diversity Training and related topics
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy
06.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
CHI, Bergan Mercy Medical Center
02.2013 - 06.2015
Registered Nurse
Sunrise Senior Living
08.2012 - 02.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sunrise Senior Living
06.2010 - 08.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Staffing Solutions
04.2010 - 09.2010
Account Manager
First Data Voice Services
12.1999 - 07.2009
Associate Degree - Nursing
Metropolitan Community College
Practical Nursing Refresher Course -
Clarkson College
IT Specialist Certificate -
Iowa Western Community College
Diploma of Practical Nursing -
Southeast Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nebraska Wesleyan University
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