Laura Kromer
Ephrata,PA
Summary
Knowledgeable Perioperative Nurse gifted in helping patients remain calm during surgical preparations. Dependable individual always willing to go the extra mile. Offering collaboration, multitasking and excellent communication skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Perioperative Registered Nurse
North Pointe Surgery Center
Lancaster, PA
10.2018 - Current
- Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
- Admitted, assessed and prepared ambulatory care patients for surgery in accordance with surgery center policies and individual patient needs.
- Assisted with or initiated emergency measures for sudden adverse development in patients with cardiac arrest, respiratory distress and shock.
- Supplied education regarding nutrition, medication, pain and wound management and expected response to operative or invasive procedure and assessed knowledge level of patient or designated support person.
Health Room Tech
Ephrata Area School District
Ephrata, PA
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Oversaw day to day sick child visits, administered medications.
- Assisted with well child checks as recommended by the state.
- Accompanied various school field trips.
- Assisted in other building as needed.
Nurse Manager
Penn Medicine/Lancaster General Health
Lancaster, PA
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
Perioperative RN
Children's Surgery Center
Lancaster, PA
06.2013 - 08.2016
- Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
- Admitted, assessed and prepared ambulatory care patients for surgery in accordance with surgery center policies and individual patient needs.
- Supplied education regarding nutrition, medication, pain and wound management and expected response to operative or invasive procedure and assessed knowledge level of patient or designated support person.
Emergency Room Nurse
Lancaster General Hospital
Lancaster, PA
06.2003 - 05.2013
- 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.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Lancaster Institute For Health Education
Lancaster, PA05.2006
Skills
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Emergency Measures- BLS/ACLS/PALS
- IV insertion
- Patient Care Assessment
Timeline
Perioperative Registered Nurse
North Pointe Surgery Center
10.2018 - Current
Health Room Tech
Ephrata Area School District
09.2018 - 05.2019
Nurse Manager
Penn Medicine/Lancaster General Health
05.2018 - 10.2018
Perioperative RN
Children's Surgery Center
06.2013 - 08.2016
Emergency Room Nurse
Lancaster General Hospital
06.2003 - 05.2013
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Lancaster Institute For Health Education
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