Laura Pickett
Waycross,GA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 18+ years of healthcare experience across critical care, long term acute care, telemetry, ambulatory surgery, and travel nursing. Skilled in managing high acuity patients requiring ventilator support, complex IV medication infusions, and continuous monitoring. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, patient advocacy, and leadership in fast paced healthcare environments. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and compassionate care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4029
4029
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse - LTACH ICU
Prisma Baptist Hospital
Columbia, United States
01.2026 - Current
- Provide critical care nursing for patients in a LongnTerm Acute Care Hospital ICU requiring extended treatment and monitoring
- Manage chronically critically ill patients requiring ventilator support, tracheostomy care, and complex IV medication infusions
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans
- Monitor hemodynamic status and evaluate patient responses to treatments
- Assist with bedside procedures while maintaining strict sterile technique and infection control standards
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans and longnterm recovery goals
Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Surgery Center
Southeast Laser Eye Surgery Center
Brunswick, United States
02.2025 - Current
- Provide nursing care throughout prenoperative, intranoperative, and postnoperative phases of surgical care
- Perform prenadmission testing including chart review, labs, and patient clearance documentation
- Conduct patient assessments, establish IV access, and administer medications
- Monitor vital signs and patient condition during surgical procedures
- Assist surgical team while ensuring adherence to sterile technique
- Provide postnoperative monitoring, neurological assessments, and discharge education
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse
Memorial Satilla Health System
Waycross, United States
12.2023 - Current
- Deliver highnacuity care for critically ill ICU patients
- Manage ventilated patients and administer vasopressors, sedatives, and inotropic medications
- Respond to Rapid Response and Code Blue emergencies
- Assist physicians with complex bedside procedures
- Coordinate transfers of critically ill patients to tertiary care facilities
Clinical Nurse Leader - Intermediate Care
Southeast Georgia Health System
Brunswick, United States
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Led interdisciplinary healthcare teams to implement individualized patient care plans
- Provided mentorship and guidance to nursing staff
- Managed staffing assignments and daily unit operations
- Improved patient safety practices and unit care standards
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Delivered patient care in fastnpaced hospital environments
- Assessed rapidly changing patient conditions and implemented appropriate interventions
- Collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to deliver quality care
Travel Registered Nurse
Stability Healthcare
06.2020 - 11.2022
- Provided direct care to acutely ill patients across multiple hospital systems
- Served as Charge Nurse overseeing patient assignments and workflow
- Precepted and mentored newly licensed nurses
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare / Accountable Healthcare
04.2016 - 06.2020
- Coordinated care between physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff
- Educated patients regarding disease management and prevention
- Managed patient assignments and treatment implementation
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
Newnan, United States
07.2015 - 04.2016
- Provided care for highnacuity patients requiring ventilator management and continuous IV medications
- Conducted detailed patient assessments and coordinated specialty consultations
Registered Nurse - Telemetry Unit
Southeast Georgia Health System
Brunswick, United States
04.2011 - 06.2015
- Delivered care on a 32 bed telemetry unit
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging health situations.
- Administered medications, IV therapy, and wound care
- Monitored cardiac rhythms and telemetry readings
- Provided patient education and coordinated care transitions
Education
NIHSS - NIHSS
APEX Innovation
12.2025 - 12.2027
ACLS/BLS - ACLS/ BLS
American Heart Association
11.2025 - 11.2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Georgia State College
Associate Degree - Nursing
South Georgia State College
Waycross , GA 05.2013 - 05.2014
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Okefenokee Technical College
Skills
- Critical Care Nursing
- Ventilator/advanced airways management
- Rapid Response
- Code Blue Team
- Charge Nurse Leadership
- Precepting/ staff mentorship
- Cardiac Monitoring/ EKG
- Ambulatory Surgery Nursing
- Interdisciplinary Care Coordination
- Electronic Health Record Systems/management
- Team collaboration
- Trauma recovery
- Life-sustaining machines
- Emergency procedures
- IV medication administration
References
- Keith Harper : Clinical Nurse Coordinator at Memorial Satilla Hospital : 912 850 5929
- Joy Medders: Clinical Nurse Coordinator at Memorial Satilla Hospital: 229 881 0130
- Cindy Rockhill: Assistant Patient Care Service Director: Southeast Georgia Health System: 912 466 7022
- David Frenwalt: House Supervisor at Southeast Georgia Health System: 912 258 7062 or 912 466 7000.
- Jeri Harper: Practice Manager Southeast Laser Eye Center: 912 230 2058
- Ginger Nelson : Registered Nurse: 808 495 9696
Timeline
Registered Nurse - LTACH ICU
Prisma Baptist Hospital
01.2026 - Current
NIHSS - NIHSS
APEX Innovation
12.2025 - 12.2027
ACLS/BLS - ACLS/ BLS
American Heart Association
11.2025 - 11.2027
Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Surgery Center
Southeast Laser Eye Surgery Center
02.2025 - Current
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse
Memorial Satilla Health System
12.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse Leader - Intermediate Care
Southeast Georgia Health System
05.2023 - 12.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
10.2022 - 05.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Stability Healthcare
06.2020 - 11.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare / Accountable Healthcare
04.2016 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
07.2015 - 04.2016
Associate Degree - Nursing
South Georgia State College
05.2013 - 05.2014
Registered Nurse - Telemetry Unit
Southeast Georgia Health System
04.2011 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Georgia State College
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Okefenokee Technical College