Laura Jeffers
Green Cove Springs,FL
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 11 years of diverse experience in direct patient care and staff supervision. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with critical and progressive care specialty. Possess exceptional critical thinking skills in fast paced environment and high tension settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Southeast Georgia Health System
2023.02 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by promptly identifying changes in condition, initiating appropriate interventions, and communicating effectively with physicians.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams and participating in unit-based quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintained high standards of safety by adhering to infection control protocols, administering medications accurately, and monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Developed strong rapport with patients'' families through clear communication about treatment plans and progress updates regularly.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through timely responses to call lights, addressing concerns proactively, and maintaining a compassionate bedside manner.
- Implemented physician orders and tracked progress against care plan to assess results.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Critical Care Registered Nurse Traveler
Stability Healthcare
2020.01 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Adhere to infection prevention protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for medically complex patients.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by delivering compassionate care and advocating for individual needs.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
North Florida Regional Hospital
2021.01 - 2024.04
- e9Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Led the rapid response team in emergency situations, showcasing strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities under pressure.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.4
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Ochsner Main Campus
2022.01 - 2022.06
- Streamlined documentation processes, contributing to increased efficiency in the delivery of critical care services.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs to inform targeted interventions.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate communication and ensure continuity of care during travel assignments.
- Optimized resource allocation by participating in interdisciplinary care rounds focused on addressing barriers to patient progression.
- Managed complex medication regimens for critically ill patients, safeguarding against potential adverse reactions or interactions.
- Reduced medical complications for critically ill patients by closely monitoring vital signs and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing high-quality critical care nursing services to diverse patient populations.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to medically complex patients.
Charge Registered Nurse
Signature HealthCARE
2017.08 - 2021.01
- Mentored newly hired nurses to ensure seamless integration into the team and facilitate their professional development.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed medication administration safely and accurately while maintaining meticulous documentation in electronic health records systems.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during rounds, providing input and advocating for patient needs.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
Concierge Home Care
2017.01 - 2019.01
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during the care process.
- Improved patient quality of life by delivering compassionate and empathetic support during home visits.
- Fostered patient independence and self-management skills by teaching families how to assist with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and mobility exercises.
- Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Performed skilled nursing procedures such as IV insertion, catheterization, blood draw, tracheostomy care efficiently while maintaining strict infection control measures.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing personalized and comprehensive care plans.
- Strengthened relationships between home health agencies, hospitals, long-term care facilities by collaborating on best practices for transitions of care.
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital North Florida
2013.03 - 2018.08
- Assisted physicians with invasive procedures such as central line insertions or bronchoscopies while maintaining strict sterile technique.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring accuracy and preventing adverse drug events.
- Maintained safe and therapeutic environment, adhering to infection control protocols and promoting patient comfort.
- Served as preceptor for new nurses, facilitating orientation and integration into the ICU setting.
- Performed accurate medication reconciliation for all patients, preventing medication errors and potential adverse reactions.
- Conducted detailed patient assessments to identify critical changes in health status, allowing for timely interventions.
- Improved end-of-life care by developing and implementing comprehensive palliative care plans.
- Enhanced ICU's response to emergency situations by leading drills and updating response protocols.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
St Johns River State College
Orange Park, FL04.2013
Associate of Arts - General Studies
St Johns River State College
Orange Park, FL04.2011
Skills
- Chest Tube Management
- Artificial Airways
- Telemetry Interpretation
- Central/Arterial Line Care
- Cardiac monitoring
- End of life care
- Intravenous therapy
- Multitasking
- Time Management
- Medication and IV administration
- Compassionate and Caring
- Reliability
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Education
- Wound Care/Wound Vacs
- Training staff
- Student Precepting
- Transfusions
- HIPAA
- Patient Assessment
- Problem-Solving
- Documentation And Reporting
- Pain Management
- Titratable Drips
- Analytical Thinking
- Adaptable and Flexible
- End of Life Care
- Advocate for Patients
- Meditech, Cerner, Epic, Protouch and Matrix Charting Systems
Certification
- ACLS Certified- American Heart Association
November 2015-current
- BLS Certified- American Heart Association
August 2011-current
- NIHSS January 2020- current
Timeline
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Southeast Georgia Health System
2023.02 - Current
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Ochsner Main Campus
2022.01 - 2022.06
Critical Care Registered Nurse
North Florida Regional Hospital
2021.01 - 2024.04
Critical Care Registered Nurse Traveler
Stability Healthcare
2020.01 - Current
Charge Registered Nurse
Signature HealthCARE
2017.08 - 2021.01
Registered Nurse
Concierge Home Care
2017.01 - 2019.01
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital North Florida
2013.03 - 2018.08
Associate of Science - Nursing
St Johns River State College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
St Johns River State College
- ACLS Certified- American Heart Association
November 2015-current
- BLS Certified- American Heart Association
August 2011-current
- NIHSS January 2020- current
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