Laura Ilacqua
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking and reliable R.N.,Team Leader with strong ability in opthalmology. Offering Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Crouse Hospital
Syracuse, NY
06.1980 - Current
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and revised plan of care accordingly.
- Utilized evidence based practice guidelines when making decisions regarding patient care needs.
- Participated actively in unit meetings to discuss clinical issues related to patient outcomes, care plans, staffing concerns.
- Supported new staff members by providing orientation to the Medical-Surgical Unit procedures and protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY At Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY05-1980
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Care Coordination
- Patient Examination
- Documentation
- Needs Assessment
- Student Precepting
- Treatment Preparation
- Case Management
- Instrument Sterilization
- Surgical Assistance
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Vitals monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection Control
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
- Reliability
- Active Listening
- Compassionate and Caring
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- Current Nursing License # 334488-1
- Current CPR certification
Accomplishments
- Previously worked for Project Orbis traveling to third world countries teaching ophthalmology
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Crouse Hospital
06.1980 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY At Plattsburgh