Laura King
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse
Traditions Health Care
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Registered Nurse
Center For Hospice
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Hospice Registered Nurse
Elara Caring
11.2018 - 12.2021
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Southerncare
02.2016 - 11.2018
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Psychiatric Nurse
River Crest
06.2015 - 02.2016
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Inc
01.2013 - 06.2015
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Orthopedics Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital Of South Bend
11.2006 - 05.2013
- Evaluated patient response and modified plan of care accordingly throughout patient stay.
- Educated patients and families on managing post-treatment home care needs and medication administration.
- Used critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
- Adhered to ANA Code of Ethics for nurses and maintained confidentiality within legal and regulatory parameters to protect human and legal rights of patient and family.
Home Care Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Health
11.2005 - 11.2006
- Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
- Updated and developed care plans to establish goals based on patient's nursing diagnosis.
- Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
- Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Elkhart General Hospital
06.2004 - 07.2005
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bethel College
Mishawaka, IN06.2004
Skills
- Safety Management
- Family Support
- Medication administration
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
Registered Nurse License 06/2004-present
28160205A
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse
Traditions Health Care
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Center For Hospice
03.2022 - 11.2022
Hospice Registered Nurse
Elara Caring
11.2018 - 12.2021
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Southerncare
02.2016 - 11.2018
Psychiatric Nurse
River Crest
06.2015 - 02.2016
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Inc
01.2013 - 06.2015
Orthopedics Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital Of South Bend
11.2006 - 05.2013
Home Care Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Health
11.2005 - 11.2006
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Elkhart General Hospital
06.2004 - 07.2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bethel College
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