Laura Phillips
Ben Wheeler,TX
Summary
Seasoned 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
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ambulatory Surgery Center PACU RN
Texas Spine And Joint Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
TYLER
PACU REGISTERED NURSE- UT
03.2018 - 08.2023
- Provide quality care for critically ill surgical, medical,neurological, and high-risk patients
- Partnered with surgeons, hospitalist, and nurses to ensure effective patient care and desired outcomes
- Provided excellent assessment, diagnosis, evaluations, and implementation skills
- Closely monitored and recorded patient assessment and interventions; including hemodynamic monitoring, invasive lines, ventilators, and medication administration
- Managed an average of 12 staff members for > 3 years as charge nurse.
Observation Unit- Staff Registered Nurse
Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units
PACU REGISTERED NURSE - ETMC
03.2010 - 01.2018
- Provided excellent assessment, diagnosis, evaluation, and implementation of skills necessary to provide quality care for post anesthesia patient.
- Recovered post-operative patients: GYN, Urology, Total Joint,
- Orthopedic, Laparoscopic and Open Abdominal surgeries,
- Craniotomy, Neck and Back Spinal surgeries, and Vascular surgeries.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
PACU REGISTERED NURSE
ETMC, CARDIOVASCULAR SERVICES
01.2000 - 01.2010
- Provided quality care for Cardiovascular patients in multiplesettings: Telemetry, Cardiac Step-Down, Pre & Post Cath, IMC,and Cardiac Stress Testing
- Assisted Cardiologist in clinic and in hospital: making rounds onpatients, facilitating transfers to higher acuity care, andreferring patients for cardiac testing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX08.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX12.1998
Skills
- Quality Clinical & Communication Skills
- Collaboration with Surgeons, Anesthesiologists & Hospitalist to improve Patient outcomes
- Critical Thinking
- Visual observation skills
- Staff Supervision
- Unit troubleshooting
Certification
BLS
ACLS
PALS
horseback training, riding and competition in multiple disciplines
Avid horsewoman who enjoys working with horses and sharing my experiences with my family. Concentration on training for competition in multiple disciplines: working cow-horse, ranch horse and barrel racing. Currently learning breakaway roping.
Timeline
Ambulatory Surgery Center PACU RN
Texas Spine And Joint Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Observation Unit- Staff Registered Nurse
Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
07.2019 - 03.2020
TYLER
PACU REGISTERED NURSE- UT
03.2018 - 08.2023
PACU REGISTERED NURSE - ETMC
03.2010 - 01.2018
PACU REGISTERED NURSE
ETMC, CARDIOVASCULAR SERVICES
01.2000 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tyler Junior College