Laura Lowry
Loomis,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Evaluator Facility Nurse
State Of California-Department Of Health
06.2023 - Current
- Applied Medicare Regulations to investigate Long Term Care facilities for re-certification surveys.
- Followed standard operating procedures for complaint and facility reported investigations.
- Used Aspen Medicare software to write reports and transfer data to Medicare.
- Worked with Survey team during and reported investigative findings to my supervisor.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Kaiser Permanente
08.2015 - 05.2023
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
Pediatric Registered/Relief Charge Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
07.2006 - 07.2015
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Aided in designing healthcare plans for pediatric patients based on individual medical needs and living situations.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams for care of pediatric medical, surgical and oncology patients.
- Trained new nurses on hospital policies and procedures, patient care protocols, medical procedures and patient interventions.
Pediatric Oncology/Relief Charge Nurse
Cook Children's Medical Center
07.2000 - 07.2006
- 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.
- Trained new nurses on hospital policies and procedures, patient care protocols, medical procedures and patient interventions.
Education
Master of Science - Pediatric Nursing
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TXBachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Marys of California
Moraga, CASkills
- Driven and Hardworking
- Adaptable and Resilient
- Clinical Expertise and Attention to detail
- High achieving
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse-State of California
- BLS-Basic Life Support
Timeline
Health Evaluator Facility Nurse
State Of California-Department Of Health
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Kaiser Permanente
08.2015 - 05.2023
Pediatric Registered/Relief Charge Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
07.2006 - 07.2015
Pediatric Oncology/Relief Charge Nurse
Cook Children's Medical Center
07.2000 - 07.2006
Master of Science - Pediatric Nursing
Texas Woman's University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Marys of California
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