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Laura Hill

Henderson,TX

Summary

Professional with significant experience in critical care flight, emergency medical services, and ICU nursing. Over 500 safe patient flights as a Flight RN. Adept at rapid assessment, advanced trauma life support, and delivering high-quality patient care. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal outcomes, with flexibility to adapt to changing needs. Known for exceptional clinical skills, decision-making under pressure, and compassionate patient interactions.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Flight Nurse

Air Evac Lifeteam
08.2024 - Current

Returned to Air Evac Lifeteam for a PRN position, currently working full time hours but with the flexibility that will allow for easily scheduling clinicals during pursuit of Master’s of Nursing- Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner program

Flight Nurse, Base Lead

AIR1 East
12.2020 - 01.2024
  • Base lead flight nurse for UT Health East Texas AIR1 East at this Critical care HEMS program which is CAMTS accredited, located in Tyler TX, owned by UTHET level 1 trauma hospital
  • Duties include scene flights and interfacility transfers with critical care patients requiring close monitoring, some patients on ventilators, requiring blood transfusion, multiple vasopressor infusions, devices including IMPELLA, balloon pump, and ECMO
  • During my time here I completed 475 patient flights and advanced from individual contributor to a leader position within the first three years of employment
  • As a base lead I was responsible for six employees and responsible for filling and documentation of narcotics at my base
  • My last yearly review included an excellent rating from my supervisor

RN, Trauma ICU

UT Health East Texas
06.2016 - 07.2021
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.

RN

Air Evac Lifeteam
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Scene flights and interfacility transfers for critical care patients
  • Responsible for care of critical patients requiring blood transfusion, close monitoring, IV drips, on ventilator and on sedation
  • Received good feedback from program director and BCL on performance

Education

RN To BSN - Nursing

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX

RN To Paramedic Bridge For Healthcare Professional - Paramedic

Creighton University
Omaha, NE
08.2021

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX
12.2011

Certification

CCRN, CFRN, Nationally Registered Paramedic, Texas Paramedic, ACLS, BLS, PALS, PHTLS, TNCC, NRP, STABLE, FEMA Certifications, NVG goggle current, Metro Aviation Safety training, CEVO Emergency Vehicle Certified, aircraft training for EC 135, Bell 206, Bell 407, and EC-130

Affiliations

Professional Memberships: ASTNA, AACN

Timeline

Flight Nurse

Air Evac Lifeteam
08.2024 - Current

Flight Nurse, Base Lead

AIR1 East
12.2020 - 01.2024

RN

Air Evac Lifeteam
01.2018 - 01.2020

RN, Trauma ICU

UT Health East Texas
06.2016 - 07.2021

RN To BSN - Nursing

The University of Texas At Arlington

RN To Paramedic Bridge For Healthcare Professional - Paramedic

Creighton University

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Kilgore College
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