LAURA M. CROSS
Jefferson Valley,USA
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiology
Northwell Health
07.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Home Health Care RN
Private Consulting
07.2000 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
CEO
Crosslink Public Safety Consulting LLC
02.2005 - Current
Registered Nurse, OB/GYN, Midwifery
Northwell Health
11.2019 - 06.2024
- Facilitated informed decision-making among patients by providing evidence-based information on available birthing options and interventions.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Putnam Hospital Center
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Hudson Valley Hospital
02.2001 - 03.2003
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
Certified Nurse Midwife
Various Institutions, Per Diem
06.1996 - 06.2005
- Provided high level of quality care to laboring women.
- Advocated for women''s right to bodily autonomy in healthcare decisions surrounding pregnancy, birth control
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Bronx Municipal Hospital Center
02.1993 - 05.1995
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical Unit
Bronx Municipal Hospital Center
07.1992 - 02.1993
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Paramedic
New York City Emergency Medical Service
01.1987 - 01.1989
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
Emergency Medical Technician
New York City Emergency Medical Service
03.1985 - 01.1987
- Contributed to a positive work environment by providing mentorship and support to new EMTs entering the field.
Education
Master of Science - With Honors
(Midwifery) SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Brooklyn, NYBachelor of Science - in Nursing (President’s honors)
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - in Nursing
The College of Staten Island School of Nursing
Staten Island, NYCritical Care Nursing -
Bronx Municipal Hospital Center, Department of Nursing Education
Bronx, NYParamedic -
New York City Emergency Medical Services
Skills
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong clinical judgment
- Critical care
- Patient assessment
- Patient counseling
- Team coordination
Certification
- Nurse Practitioner, New York State, license renewal pending
- Certified Nurse Midwife, (American College of Nurse-Midwives Certification Council)
- Ambulatory Care Nurse - Board Certified (American Nurses Credentialing Center)
- Registered Professional Nurse, (New York & Connecticut)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (American Academy of Pediatrics)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider (American Heart Association)
- Basic Cardiac Life Support Instructor (American Heart Association)
- Advanced Fetal Monitoring (American Healthcare Institute)
Awards
- Excellence in Research Award, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
- Medal of Excellence, New York City Emergency Medical Service
- Vice Presidential Unit Citations, New York City Emergency Medical Service
- Pre-Hospital Save Medals, New York City Emergency Medical Service
Languages
American Sign Language
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiology
Northwell Health
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, OB/GYN, Midwifery
Northwell Health
11.2019 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Putnam Hospital Center
08.2016 - 09.2017
CEO
Crosslink Public Safety Consulting LLC
02.2005 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Hudson Valley Hospital
02.2001 - 03.2003
Home Health Care RN
Private Consulting
07.2000 - Current
Certified Nurse Midwife
Various Institutions, Per Diem
06.1996 - 06.2005
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Bronx Municipal Hospital Center
02.1993 - 05.1995
Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical Unit
Bronx Municipal Hospital Center
07.1992 - 02.1993
Paramedic
New York City Emergency Medical Service
01.1987 - 01.1989
Emergency Medical Technician
New York City Emergency Medical Service
03.1985 - 01.1987
Bachelor of Science - in Nursing (President’s honors)
Chamberlain University
Master of Science - With Honors
(Midwifery) SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Associate of Science - in Nursing
The College of Staten Island School of Nursing
Critical Care Nursing -
Bronx Municipal Hospital Center, Department of Nursing Education
Paramedic -
New York City Emergency Medical Services
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