Laura Howard
Wesley Chapel,FL
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 16 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with experience in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations. Determined to expand personal and professional experience utilizing diverse work history to explore new opportunities in infusion therapy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Independant Contractor
Wesley Chapel, FL
11.2023 - Current
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
RN Intake Specialist
Centerwell Home Health
Tampa, FL
03.2016 - 09.2023
- Creation of patient chart with necessary information
- Identify potential payer source as require
- Provide relevant information to area branch staff and communicate status of acceptance or denial with referral source
- Evaluate patient needs and presence of clinical documentation support
- Review and respond to referrals for potential home health clients
Staff Nurse Med/Surg
Florida Hospital
Tampa, FL
05.2014 - 03.2016
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop plans of care for patients.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound care and medication administration.
- Actively participated in departmental meetings, training sessions and educational seminars.
- Utilized electronic medical records for accurate charting and reporting.
- Managed intravenous therapy administration, monitoring, and documentation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions of care.
Education
IV Therapy Certification
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL05-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL08-2008
Skills
- Clinical expertise in patient assessment, IV therapy, venipuncture, evaluation of lab results, medication/ disease process education, acute and post acute care including home health, palliative care and hospice
- Adept user in Homecare/Homebase,EHR software, Careport EHR software, Relias, Webex, Microsoft Office
- Nursing triage and prioritization of interventions
- Extensive experience with referral source/patient coordination
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient/ Caregiver education
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Infectious disease control
- Inpatient and outpatient care
Certification
- Registered Nurse Multistate
- IV Therapy
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Independant Contractor
11.2023 - Current
RN Intake Specialist
Centerwell Home Health
03.2016 - 09.2023
Staff Nurse Med/Surg
Florida Hospital
05.2014 - 03.2016
IV Therapy Certification
Hillsborough Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Prairie State College