Laura Russell
North Tonawanda,NY
Summary
Resourceful Registered Nurse with 26 years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of nursing care in various areas of nursing in critical care, correctional and hemodialysis techniques and methods. 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
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Northgate Rehabilitation Unit
08.2023 - Current
- Managed critical incidents effectively through rapid assessment, intervention planning, and resource allocation, ensuring optimal outcomes for all involved parties.
- Served as a liaison between administration and clinical staff to address concerns regarding workflow efficiency or policy implementation issues.
- Contributed to the overall success of the organization by participating in strategic planning sessions and providing input on departmental goals.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation programs, fostering professional growth and development within the department.
- Enhanced communication between departments for smooth patient transfers and efficient use of resources.
- Developed strong relationships with physicians to facilitate collaboration in delivering high-quality patient care across disciplines.
- Promoted a positive work environment by leading team-building activities and encouraging open communication among staff members.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by addressing concerns promptly, advocating for patients, and providing exceptional care.
- Improved patient care by coordinating and supervising nursing staff and ensuring adherence to hospital policies and procedures.
Registerd Nurse
Kenmore Mercy Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Amherst
11.2017 - Current
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Medina General Hospital
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
Registered Nurse
Kaleida Health
04.2017 - 07.2020
- Directed care for patients in ILCU, including implementation of treatment plan, monitoring vitals and administering medications.
- Provided direct care in critical care units, including dialysis, ILCU, and ventilator units.
- Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Correctional Registered Nurse
Erie County Holding Center
11.2016 - 06.2017
- Assessed prisoners suffering injuries through falls, stabbings or other means and stabilized each prior to transport to nearest medical facility.
- Maintained staff safety during prisoner treatments by observing all security procedures and regulations.
- Identified issues related to mental health conditions and recommended specific therapies for patients.
- Cared for prisoners suffering from contagious illnesses or conditions, including influenza, lice and gastrointestinal bugs.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Amedisys
10.2015 - 11.2016
- Notified physicians of all changes in patients' conditions.
- Utilized learned nursing skills for wound care, vital sign checking and medication assistance.
- Developed care plans, covering goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporating therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing actions.
- Worked with vendors on provision of medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Administered compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions, including back pain, arthritis, fractures, head injuries and strokes.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed.
Correctional Nurse
Armor Correctional Health Services
01.2013 - 10.2015
- Assessed prisoners suffering injuries through falls, stabbings or other means and stabilized each prior to transport to nearest medical facility.
- Identified issues related to mental health conditions and recommended specific therapies for patients.
- Cared for prisoners suffering from contagious illnesses or conditions, including influenza, lice and gastrointestinal bugs.
- Maintained staff safety during prisoner treatments by observing all security procedures and regulations.
- Developed and coordinated patient care plans for prisoners with COPD, diabetes or other chronic conditions.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
- Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services Inc.
07.2011 - 01.2013
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Health Facility Administrator
US Renal Care
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Diversified facility offerings by adding services such as home hemo dialysis program, and peritoneal dialysis.
- Directed daily operations at facility caring for more than 72 individuals.
- Ordered all supplies needed for the pharmacy and kept tabs on inventory levels.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Created and maintained facility documents and records, maintaining accuracy while managing sensitive data.
- Recruited and hired intelligent clinical and administrative staff to bolster skills set of already talented team.
- Resolved conflicts promptly among physicians, nurses and other healthcare employees to keep workflows on task.
Home Hemo Registered Nurse
Davita Inc.
05.2008 - 08.2011
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
- Administered home hemo dialysis as well as IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular medications.
- Assisted physicians with specialized treatments related to renal replacement, cannulation process and dialysis therapy.
- Collected and analyzed patient data before, during and after treatments and documented all information in patient medical records.
- Counseled patients on infusions and possible side effects to promote treatment compliance.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Niagara University
4 1998
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Niagara County Community College
Sanborn, NY11 1994
Skills
- Medical screening
- Patient monitoring
- Unit administration
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Life-sustaining machines
- Long-Term Care
- BAC screening/drug screen collection
- Family and patient support
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical care
- Compassionate STD care and counselor
- Long-Term Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical judgment
- Quality Improvement
Accomplishments
- Dialysis nursing - 15 years of renal experience including chronic hemodialysis, peritoneal and home hemo therapies.
Affiliations
- Project Camera Award in Anemia Management in November 2001
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
BLS and ACLS
I am current on BLS and ACLS certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Northgate Rehabilitation Unit
08.2023 - Current
Registerd Nurse
Kenmore Mercy Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Medina General Hospital
01.2021 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
Amherst
11.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Kaleida Health
04.2017 - 07.2020
Correctional Registered Nurse
Erie County Holding Center
11.2016 - 06.2017
Home Health Registered Nurse
Amedisys
10.2015 - 11.2016
Correctional Nurse
Armor Correctional Health Services
01.2013 - 10.2015
Health Facility Administrator
US Renal Care
08.2011 - 08.2012
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services Inc.
07.2011 - 01.2013
Home Hemo Registered Nurse
Davita Inc.
05.2008 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Niagara University
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Niagara County Community College
- BLS
- ACLS
Similar Profiles
Jamyelynn Norris-LewisJamyelynn Norris-Lewis
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Sutter Coast Hospital, Acute Rehabilitation Unit.Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Sutter Coast Hospital, Acute Rehabilitation Unit.
Neder AnnousNeder Annous
Registered Nurse at Mental Health Rehabilitation UnitRegistered Nurse at Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit
Belinda Kudzai TsindiBelinda Kudzai Tsindi
Registered Nurse at Secure Rehabilitation UnitRegistered Nurse at Secure Rehabilitation Unit