Laura Prickett

Whittier,CA

Summary

Dedicated, patient-focused Registered Nurse equipped with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Extensive experience gained through 18 years in healthcare at various roles including CNA, LVN, RN and Director of Nursing. Extensive experience as RN, as both direct patient care nurse and health care management. Compassionate and enthusiastic team player devoted to providing highest levels of care to diverse populations.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse/Staff Nurse, DOU, Telemetry

PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital

05.2022 - Current

Advised patients and caregivers of discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.

Registered Nurse

Hollywood Home Health

09.2021 - 08.2024

Assessed patients for start of care with agency including; full body assessment, vital signs, wound assessments and functional abilities
Performed follow up visits for IV, PICC and Midline medication administration and dressing changes
Performed follow up visits for wound care assessment and wound care dressing changes
Follow up visits performed for patient education on proper management of medical equipment including; wound vacs, wound drains, IV pumps, oxygen concentrators and suction equipment
Coordination with case management team on recommendations for patient's including referrals to new physicians, wound care centers and other healthcare services
Discharge planning for patients who have completed the needed home health services

Director Of Nursing

Helen Evans Home

03.2017 - 02.2022

Assessed patients for start of care with agency including; full body assessment, vital signs, wound assessments and functional abilities
Performed follow up visits for IV, PICC and Midline medication administration and dressing changes
Performed follow up visits for wound care assessment and wound care dressing changes
Follow up visits performed for patient education on proper management of medical equipment including; wound vacs, wound drains, IV pumps, oxygen concentrators and suction equipment
Coordination with case management team on recommendations for patient's including referrals to new physicians, wound care centers and other healthcare services
Discharge planning for patients who have completed the needed home health services

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

American University of Health Care Services

Signal Hill, CA

07.2017

Skills

Assessment Skills
Ventilator care
Clinical judgment
Wound Care
Patient education
G/J tube function
Medication and IV administration

Organizational policies and procedures development
Instructional materials development
In-service educational programs
Community-based educational programs
Department of Health Care Services survey participation, plan of corrections
Nursing staff development