Laura Lones
Thornville,OH
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse with extensive experience in emergency and medical-surgical units. Known for exceptional patient education and care coordination, driving improved health outcomes in high-pressure environments. Detail-oriented with a strong background in interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Genesis Healthcare System
Zanesville, OH
04.2023 - Current
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments including vital signs and medical history.
- Coordinated care with physicians, social workers, and ancillary services to ensure safe discharge planning.
- Respond rapidly to life-threatening emergencies utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, and follow-up care.
- Maintain accurate documentation in electronic medical records.
Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical Unit
Licking Memorial Health Systems
Newark, OH
11.2021 - 11.2025
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Assessed, monitored, and documented patient progress daily.
- Participated in discharge planning and transitions of care.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medications and disease management.
- Assessed barriers to care and follow-up needs.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH05.2020
Skills
- Care coordination
- Discharge planning
- Patient education
- Patient advocacy
- High-acuity patient management
- Utilization review support
- Documentation and chart review
- Time management and prioritization
- HIPAA compliance
- Rapid clinical decision-making
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Assessment of social determinants of health
- EMR/EHR documentation (Epic, Cerner, Meditech)
Certification
- TNCC
- ENPC
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- Registered Nurse (RN) – Ohio, Multistate Compact License
Authorized to practice in all Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) states
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Genesis Healthcare System
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical Unit
Licking Memorial Health Systems
11.2021 - 11.2025
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Hocking College