Laura Mallow
Summary
Skilled Registered Nurse with nearly six years of acute care experience, specializing in preoperative and postoperative care for cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures. Expertise includes phase I and II recovery, moderate sedation, and patient education. Delivered patient-centered care and facilitated multidisciplinary collaboration as a relief Charge Nurse and RN Preceptor.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Short Stay Unit
Kettering Heath
Kettering, Ohio
07.2022 - Current
- Managed patient recovery post-sedation for cardiac catheterizations and electrophysiology studies, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm, hemodynamic status, pain, and neurological status throughout recovery.
- Delivered comprehensive preoperative and postoperative nursing care for same-day cardiac procedures.
- Performed thorough pre-procedure assessments and initiated peripheral IV access for medication administration.
- Removed arterial and venous sheaths per established protocols while monitoring for complications.
- Coordinated patient education and discharge planning, enhancing patient understanding and ensuring safe transitions.
- Completed PACU training to provide Phase I and Phase II recovery support.
- Served as relief charge nurse, overseeing patient flow and staffing assignments to maintain unit efficiency.
- Served as a preceptor to newly hired staff nurses
Registered Nurse, Clinical Decision Unit
Kettering Health
Kettering, Ohio
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care for medical-surgical and observation patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and optimize discharge planning.
- Managed admissions, discharges, and rapid patient turnover to ensure seamless patient flow.
- Precepted newly licensed registered nurses, fostering development of essential clinical skills.
Health Unit Coordinator / Nursing Assistant
Kettering Health
Kettering, Ohio
06.2017 - 08.2020
- Assisted nurses with telemetry monitoring, observed vital signs, and coordinated admissions, transfers, and interdisciplinary communication to enhance patient care.
Nursing Assistant
Carriage Court Assisted Living Facility
Washington Court House, Ohio
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Delivered personalized care to enhance comfort and well-being of residents in memory care unit.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to residents throughout shifts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kettering College
Kettering, OH07-2020
Skills
- Sedation recovery
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Cardiac rhythm interpretation
- Pre/post procedural care
- IV therapy
- Epic EMR proficiency
- Patient education
- Discharge planning
- RN preceptorship
- Charge nurse relief
- Time management skills
- Effective communication
- Compassion and empathy
- Post-discharge follow-up
Accomplishments
- Kettering Health STARS Disney Trip Winner
Hospital-wide recipient recognized for exceptional compassionate patient care following a patient nomination and selection as Kettering Heath's Employee of the Month - Kettering Heath's Called to Care 2020 Recipient
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Short Stay Unit
Kettering Heath
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Clinical Decision Unit
Kettering Health
08.2020 - 07.2022
Health Unit Coordinator / Nursing Assistant
Kettering Health
06.2017 - 08.2020
Nursing Assistant
Carriage Court Assisted Living Facility
05.2016 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kettering College