Laura Pettit
Council Bluffs,IA
Summary
Experienced triage Registered Nurse (RN) with a comprehensive clinical background and exceptional patient care abilities. Skilled in quickly and accurately assessing patients, prioritizing their needs, and efficiently managing high-volume patient flow in fast-paced settings. Demonstrates the ability to maintain composure under pressure, make crucial decisions, and facilitate smooth communication among healthcare teams. Committed to delivering compassionate care, I am eager to apply my expertise in triage nursing to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Float-Triage & Infusion RN
Midwest Gastrointestinal Associates (MGI)
Omaha, Nebraska
08.2023 - Current
- Screen and assess patients prior to infusions for appropriateness
- Start intravenous lines
- Monitor patients' response to infusion during and after initiation
- Document in EMR
- Collaborate with physicians on a daily basis
- Customer service
- Phone etiquette
- Critical thinking and decision making skills
- Manage desk and clientele of assigned MD
- Complete authorizations
- Therapeutic phlebotomist
- Scheduling radiology/lab
- Train new staff on Bravo data entering and uploading
Operating Room Circulator/Scrub RN
Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI)
Council Bluffs, Iowa
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Thorough detailed documenter; clear communication
- Patient advocate
- Experienced in lifting, positioning, and prepping patients for their individualized surgical experience
- Experience as scrub RN and anesthesia assistant in intubation and emergency situations
- Ability to mix medications and prepare surgical suite for procedure
- Strong surgical conscious
Registered Nurse
Pottawattamie County WIC Program
Council Bluffs, IA
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Skilled in assessment of the physical growth course of children zero to five years old noting health histories, socioeconomic factors, and medical conditions that may affect normal growth patterns and nutrition
- Skilled in assessment of antepartum and postpartum mothers; record keeping of medical or health concerns during pregnancy, daily health practices, and environmental factors that may determine health conditions for mother, infant, or child
- Proficient in medical recording, and navigation through multiple family member health records concurrently
- Responsible for daily attainment of hemoglobin collection of pregnant mothers, new mothers, and children less than five years old
Acute Care Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Nebraska Medicine
Bellevue, NE
12.2016 - 09.2019
- Mastered time management, real-time charting in the electronic medical record (EPIC), and prioritization in a fast paced environment while caring for several patients at a time with a range of medical conditions
- Frequently floated to the Intensive Care Unit while adjusting to a new environment, team, and more critical patients with frequent documentation
- Recognized for energy and communication skills
- Worked alongside military doctors while caring for military patients serving at Offutt AFB
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI)
Council Bluffs, IA
12.2012 - 09.2016
- Interpreted cardiac rhythms for patients on telemetry in the Intensive Care Unit, Post Intensive Care Unit, and Medical-Surgical Floor
- Immediately identified and reported cardiovascular abnormalities that differed from baseline to RN and physicians
- Communicated to house supervisors, physicians, nurses, and patients as night-shift receptionist in addition to my other tasks
- Assembled team members in Rapid Response situations
Certified Nursing Assistant
Papillion Manor
Papillion, NE
01.2012 - 11.2012
- Prioritized cares including activities of daily living, for 25 residents each shift
- Therapeutically communicate with residents and families
- Provided specialized comfort for residents as they were put on end-of-life cares
Certified Nursing Assistant
Longview Nursing Home
Missouri Valley, IA
07.2010 - 12.2011
- Obtained a record for having extreme attention to detail
- Developed excellent rapport with patients, families, staff, and directors
- Trusted to work independently in many units such as the Alzheimer’s Unit, Assisted Living Wing, and as Bath Aide
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Clarkson College
Omaha, Ne12.2016
Skills
- OR Nurse preceptor
- Bravo nurse preceptor
- Emergency delivery and surgical experience
- TNCC certified
- Strong professional communication
- Customer Service
- Accurate detailed documentation
- Inpatient hospital setting experience
- Clinic and phlebotomy experience
- OR and beside procedural experience
- Integrity
Honorsactivitiescertifications
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), 2022-current
- Volunteer at the MICAH house, Council Bluffs, IA
- Basic Life Support from American Heart Association, 2011-current
- Breastfeeding Resource Nurse
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Two years of experience in the Mondamin, IA Fire and Rescue Junior EMS Program
- Health Academy Students of America (HOSA) participant and state qualifier, 2011
- 2011 President of Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
Certification
Basic Life support
Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
Breastfeeding Resource Nurse
Timeline
Float-Triage & Infusion RN
Midwest Gastrointestinal Associates (MGI)
08.2023 - Current
Operating Room Circulator/Scrub RN
Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI)
01.2022 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Pottawattamie County WIC Program
09.2019 - 01.2022
Acute Care Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Nebraska Medicine
12.2016 - 09.2019
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI)
12.2012 - 09.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Papillion Manor
01.2012 - 11.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
Longview Nursing Home
07.2010 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Clarkson College