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Laura Nance

Nurse
Kirbyville,TX

Summary

•Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

•Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Patient Care Sec. position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Memoms Country Store
Kirbyville , TX
04.2019 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Managed large budgets, collaborating with other departments to eliminate redundancies.
  • Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.

Phlebotomy Instructor

Angelina College
Lufkin, TX
01.2012 - 10.2018
  • Upheld classroom rules and regulations according to campus and department guidelines.
  • Coached students on individual level with patience and positive reinforcement.
  • Taught hands-on and didactic portions of lab-based courses in adherence with IEC standards for curriculum development.
  • Supported students with one-on-one coaching in career pursuits and post-program next steps.
  • Devised plans to support personal growth and improvement for sustained success both within and after program.
  • Consulted with management about students in danger of not passing classes.
  • Trained students in industry-leading sanitation and hygiene protocol to improve career readiness.
  • Gathered and reported attendance records according to school and program protocols.
  • Taught vein selection and blood extraction protocol in real-time with demonstration materials and in clinical settings.
  • Analyzed clinical settings' success in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.
  • Updated instructional materials, ordered equipment and supplies and utilized various learning modalities to enhance instruction.
  • Increased learning initiatives by educating students using [Type] methods and laboratory studies.
  • Distributed course syllabus and communicated course standards and learning objectives to students.
  • Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
  • Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
  • Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
  • Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.

LVN

Sabine County Hospital
Hemphill, TX
05.2001 - 09.2018
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job Title].
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
  • Documented medications administered, treatments, and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
  • Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
  • Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
  • Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
  • Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
  • Assisted in development and implementation of new policies and procedures to improve healthcare quality.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
  • BlS Instructor
  • Emergency Preparedness Committee


LPN Office Nurse

East Texas Home Health
Hemphill, TX
11.2001 - 05.2002
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.

Education

No Degree - Nurse

Angelina College
Jasper, TX Campus

No Degree - BLS

BLS Instructor
American Heart Association

Skills

Coaching and mentoring

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Timeline

Owner/Operator

Memoms Country Store
04.2019 - Current

Phlebotomy Instructor

Angelina College
01.2012 - 10.2018

LPN Office Nurse

East Texas Home Health
11.2001 - 05.2002

LVN

Sabine County Hospital
05.2001 - 09.2018

No Degree - Nurse

Angelina College

No Degree - BLS

BLS Instructor

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