LAURA LA ROCCA
Pembroke Pines,Florida
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Looking for challenging, long-term position.
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehabilitation Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Miami, FL
10.2022 - Current
- Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
- Monitored unexpected patient events, interactions or outcomes and recorded incident report in certain situations.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, bed alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Deployed therapeutic communication and active listening and teaching to establish relationships with patients, families and health care team for optimum patient care.
- Coordinated with patient and attending physician in facilitating discharge and continuing needs for home care or transfer to extended care facility.
- Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies for up to 6 patients.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
RN Supervisor
Riviera Health Resort
Coral Gables, FL
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Oversaw multi-unit operations and addressed operational, staffing and care issues with immediate or long-term impacts.
- Supervised staff of 12 registered nurses, 4 licensed practical nurses and 8 certified nursing assistants in 220 beds facility.
- Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
- Monitored infection control and critical incidents and made changes and improvements to processes where necessary.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Reviewed staffing patterns, quantities and nursing units' census to meet resident needs and budgetary controls.
- Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
- Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
- Created, implemented and evaluated programs that promoted staff recruitment, retention and development.
- Inventoried medications, supplies and equipment and distributed stock to patients.
- Developed and distributed nursing assignments for unit employees that outlined individual and group tasks.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Nurse Extern
Palmetto General Hospital
Hialeah, FL
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Assisted in patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and assisting in wound care treatments.
- Monitored patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.
- Educated patients on nutrition and disease prevention to support overall wellness.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Checked patient status to report signs and symptoms of adverse reactions to medication.
- Monitored up to 4 patient's vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Helped assessed patients and assisted in devising treatment methods designed to reduce pain and discomfort.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Observed and reported patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Saint Thomas University
Opa-locka, FL2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL2021
Associate of Arts -
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL2019
Skills
- Tracheostomy Care
- Blood product administration
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Feeding Pumps Understanding
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Colostomy care familiarity
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Wound Care
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Seizure and Pain Management
- Performing EKGs
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
Timeline
Rehabilitation Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2022 - Current
RN Supervisor
Riviera Health Resort
11.2021 - 10.2022
Nurse Extern
Palmetto General Hospital
09.2020 - 07.2021
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Saint Thomas University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Daytona State College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Associate of Arts -
Miami Dade College
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