Laura Leone
Converse,LA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Experience also includes eleven years as Licensed Practical Nurse.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Registered Nurse
Louisiana Home Care
08.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Improved patient quality of life by delivering compassionate and empathetic support during home visits.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention strategies, and self-care techniques.
- Assessed patient conditions regularly, promptly reporting changes in status to healthcare providers for timely intervention.
- Educated family members on proper at-home wound care techniques, promoting self-sufficiency and reducing hospital readmission rates.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
Registered Nurse
Willis Knighton South Quick Care
02.2021 - Current
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Christus Highland Emergency Department
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Associate of Nursing - Nursing
Southern University At Shreveport
Shreveport, LA05.2019
Skills
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Communicating with Patient Families
- Treatment Planning and Implementation
- Accurate Documentation
- Safety Management
- Patient Care Assessment
- Home care
- Emergency Care
Timeline
Home Health Registered Nurse
Louisiana Home Care
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Willis Knighton South Quick Care
02.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Christus Highland Emergency Department
06.2019 - 01.2021
Associate of Nursing - Nursing
Southern University At Shreveport
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