Laura McGregor
Kimmell,IN
Summary
Dynamic certified nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Parkview Regional Medical Center
1999.01 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and promptly, monitoring patients for potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing emotional support throughout their infant''s NICU stay.
- Supported breastfeeding mothers by providing lactation assistance and education on breast milk expression techniques for their hospitalized infants.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of neonatal patients, identifying subtle changes in condition that required medical intervention or modification of treatment plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill neonates.
- Assisted with complex procedures such as intubation, umbilical line placement, chest tube placement, and lumbar punctures to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Enhanced family satisfaction by providing extensive education on infant care and supporting parents during their NICU journey including holiday pictures creating positive memories.
- Actively collaborate with physicians, RT's, and NNP's, offering insights on patient progress from a nursing perspective to inform decision-making processes.
- Reduced infection rates through strict adherence to infection control protocols and diligent hand hygiene practices.
- Anticipated potential complications related to prematurity or critical illness by staying current on industry best practices through continuing education opportunities.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes. Mentored new nurses in the NICU, fostering a supportive environment for learning and professional growth.
- Participate in Golden Hour team, Thermoregulation work Group, Developmental Care committee, Feeding committee, Delivery Team, Ground and Flight Transport teams
- Previously placed PICC's prior to NNP's in house 24/7
- Trained for PAL placement and charge nurse role
- Attend deliveries, stabilize, admit, and/or transport neonates as young as 22 weeks through post term. Providing routine bedside care form stable infants ready to discharge home with parents to supporting parents with loosing their child.
School Nurse
Whitley County Consolidated School Corporation
2015.08 - 2016.12
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
- Managed multiple insulin dependent students, teaching them carb counting, insulin dose calculations based of their blood sugars. Encouraging responsible food choice to maintain a steady blood sugar and increasing independence before moving into high school.
EMT-Basic
Whitley County EMS
1994.07 - 2002.02
- Managed stressful situations calmly under pressure while maintaining composure to provide the best care possible for patients experiencing traumatic events.
- Assisted paramedics with advanced life support interventions when necessary, acting as an integral part of the emergency response team.
- Assisted in covering the community ER for meal breaks and the in hospitals codes when not on runs.
- Safe operation of ambulance to efficiently get patient to higher level of care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lutheran College of Health Professions
Fort Wayne, INSkills
- Central Line/ PICC Care and Infection prevention
- Neonatal Ground and Flight transport
- Time Management, Prioritize care
- Honest, Dependable, Reliable
- Active listening and effective communication
- Teamwork and Family Centered Care Collaboration
- Developmental care during delivery, transports, admissions through out their stay
- Attention to detail - multiple drip titrations
- Multiple types of airways and modes of ventilations
- Thermoregulation including whole body cooling
- Pre-op, intra-op and post-op care and recovery
Certification
NRP 1999
STABLE Instructor 2002
RNC-NIC 8/2015
C-EBLW 2/2024
AMRM 2/2024
PALS 3/2024
C-NPT 4/2024
Timeline
School Nurse
Whitley County Consolidated School Corporation
2015.08 - 2016.12
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Parkview Regional Medical Center
1999.01 - Current
EMT-Basic
Whitley County EMS
1994.07 - 2002.02
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lutheran College of Health Professions
NRP 1999
STABLE Instructor 2002
RNC-NIC 8/2015
C-EBLW 2/2024
AMRM 2/2024
PALS 3/2024
C-NPT 4/2024
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