Laura Pitmon
Manchester,MI
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs
Ann Arbor, MI
04.2023 - Current
- Administered immunizations according to policy and procedures.
- Documented vital signs, nursing reminders, immunizations, and notes electronically.
- Worked as a part of a patient-aligned care team and subspecialty clinics.
- Competent with ECG, glucometer, and bladder scan
- Assisted provider with procedures.
- Mentor team members
- Responded to emergency calls
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hospice of Lenawee
Adrian, MI
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Followed a comprehensive care plan that addressed physical, emotional cultural and spiritual needs of the patient/family
- Evaluated patient and family response to plan of care interventions and reported to RN
- Advocated for pain and symptom management
- Participated on the admissions team
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician
- Assisted patient in personal care
Licensed Practical Nurse
Washtenaw County Jail-Wellpath
Ann Arbor, MI
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Charge nurse
- Administered medication and treatments
- Obtained and recorded vitals
- Responded to all emergency calls in facility
- Screened all new bookings
- Verified medications
- Staffed nurse clinic
- Performed venipuncture
- Collected lab specimens
- Scheduled appointments with providers
- Medication assisted treatment (MAT)
- Provided wound Care
Licensed Practical Nurse
Michigan Medicine
Ann Arbor, MI
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Renewed prescriptions
- Assisted with telephone management
- Set up medications, equipment and prepare room for lumbar support
- Provided support during lumbar support
- Ordered unit medications
- Maintained supplies
- Functioned as a key member of a multidisciplinary team
Patient Services Associate
Michigan Medicine
Ann Arbor, MI
08.2018 - 11.2020
- Arrived, registered and discharged patients from unit
- Updated demographics, and verified insurance
- Answered and directed calls from a crisis line to the appropriate personnel
- Oriented and trained new staff on policies and procedures
- Provided clerical support to multidisciplinary team
- Participated in task projects
- Collaborated with all members of the clinical team to provide operational support in treatment areas
- Responded to all emergent situations in a calm and professional manner
Medical Assistant Intermediate
Michigan Medicine
Ann Arbor, MI
06.2014 - 08.2018
- Obtained, recorded, and reported vitals
- Observed and frequently charted patient behaviors, interactions, activities, and safety
- Monitored signs and symptoms of escalating behaviors
- Provided and assisted patients with activities of daily living
- Performed venipuncture and collected lab specimens
- Accurately measured blood glucose levels using glucometer and reported results
- Provided constant monitoring and documentation of restraints and seclusion
- Clean and checked equipment, work area and stocked medical supplies
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Westerville, OH01-2019
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Ross Medical Education Center
Ann Arbor01-2014
Certificate - Nursing Skills
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI01-2013
Associate of Science - Hotel, And Restaurant Management
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI01-1992
Certification
- State of Michigan -Licensed Practical Nurse #4703123201
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs
04.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hospice of Lenawee
09.2022 - 07.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Washtenaw County Jail-Wellpath
07.2021 - 03.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Michigan Medicine
11.2020 - 07.2021
Patient Services Associate
Michigan Medicine
08.2018 - 11.2020
Medical Assistant Intermediate
Michigan Medicine
06.2014 - 08.2018
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Ross Medical Education Center
Certificate - Nursing Skills
Washtenaw Community College
Associate of Science - Hotel, And Restaurant Management
Washtenaw Community College
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