Laura Powers
Wentzville,MO
Summary
Successful neuro and cardiac nurse with expertise in neurological and cardiac assessments, medication administration and accurate documentation. Works effectively with nursing staff and clinicians to deliver exceptional care. Skilled at communicating on patients' levels and helping each feel comfortable with treatments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Floor Nurse
Bjc Heathcare
06.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with the health care team to improve patient's health and mobility.
- Provided excellent personal care and safety to each patient in my care.
- Provided thorough patient education, ensuring understanding of diagnoses, treatments, and follow-up instructions.
- Increased efficiency in documentation by utilizing electronic health record systems effectively and accurately.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Administered medications safely according to physician orders, closely monitoring for adverse reactions or interactions among drugs.
LPN
ST. Vincent's Home
03.2015 - 11.2015
- Did electronic charting and orders
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses, doctors, CNPs, CNAs and staff to provide whole person nursing care
- Talked with residents and family members to answer questions and explain nursing care.
LPN
IL Veteran's Home
04.2013 - 06.2013
- Passed medicine, did assessments, phoned doctor on call for orders, and did patient charting
- Protected patients from harm including: residential safety, wandering, and fall protocols and procedures
- Collaborated with staffing and supervision of CNAs for residential care.
LPN
Maple Lawn Nursing Home
02.2013 - 04.2013
- Passed medicine, did assessments, took v/s, charted, and worked with other RNs, LPNs, and CNAs to give quality residential care
- Helped with resident's every day activities and collaborated with the doctor, residents and their families to provide nursing care.
Home Health Care Aid
CareLink Homecare Services
07.2011 - 02.2013
- Did home health care services: housework, nursing care assistance, and personal companionship.
Nurse Intern
Blessing Hospital
06.2011 - 08.2011
- Worked on in-patient Rehabilitation in a nursing internship
- Duties include: helping patients with Rehab
- Programs, helping the nurse, learning the nurse's role, and collaborating with other health care members.
Nursing Assistant
LaBelle Manor Care Center
05.2008 - 08.2008
- Helped residents with their activities of daily living: showering, eating, toileting, and getting ready for bed
- Worked with other nurses and CNAs to help the residents with medical, physical, and emotional issues.
Education
Associate Degree of Nursing -
Saint Charles Community College
St. Charles, MO06.2024
Certificate of Practical Nursing Nursing -
John Wood Community College
Quincy, IL01.2012
Bachelor of Science in Psychology -
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA01.2007
Skills
- Neuro and cardiac trained hospital nurse
- Medication administration
- Basic Spanish
- Hospice trained volunteer
- Medical Knowledge and Terminology
- Home Health Care
- Long Term Nursing Care
- Clinical experience
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Monitoring
Certification
- Multistate RN and MO license NCSBN 22310940 license 2022009262
- BLS and ACLS certified
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification
Additional Education
Universidad de Valladolid, Cursos Internacionales, 2006, VB del Magfeo
Publications
ExecutivePublications, Book review to be published on Will's Choice "The Journal of Loss & Trauma: Interpersonal Perspectives on Stress and Coping," volume 13.
Timeline
Floor Nurse
Bjc Heathcare
06.2022 - Current
LPN
ST. Vincent's Home
03.2015 - 11.2015
LPN
IL Veteran's Home
04.2013 - 06.2013
LPN
Maple Lawn Nursing Home
02.2013 - 04.2013
Home Health Care Aid
CareLink Homecare Services
07.2011 - 02.2013
Nurse Intern
Blessing Hospital
06.2011 - 08.2011
Nursing Assistant
LaBelle Manor Care Center
05.2008 - 08.2008
Associate Degree of Nursing -
Saint Charles Community College
Certificate of Practical Nursing Nursing -
John Wood Community College
Bachelor of Science in Psychology -
University of Iowa