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Laura Shaffer

Cape Coral,FL

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.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Charge Registered Nurse

Lee Health
02.2012 - Current
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.

Registered Nurse Supervisor

AlterCare Canal Winchester
09.2011 - 02.2012
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Registered Nurse Supervisor

Kindred Healthcare Inc.
01.2011 - 08.2011
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.

LPN Office Nurse

Grove City Family Health
05.2010 - 12.2010
  • Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
  • Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
  • Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
  • Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
  • Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.

LPN Nursing Supervisor

Altercare Of Canal Winchester
02.2009 - 03.2010
  • Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH

No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate

Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH

Skills

  • Emergency Response
  • Vaccine Administration
  • Chart Updating
  • Patient Management
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Nursing Staff Leadership
  • Precepting
  • Care Planning
  • Wound Care
  • Patient Care
  • Relationship Building
  • Team Coordination
  • Patient Assessments

Accomplishments

Charge Nurse Leadership Program


Certification

Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse

Timeline

Charge Registered Nurse

Lee Health
02.2012 - Current

Registered Nurse Supervisor

AlterCare Canal Winchester
09.2011 - 02.2012

Registered Nurse Supervisor

Kindred Healthcare Inc.
01.2011 - 08.2011

LPN Office Nurse

Grove City Family Health
05.2010 - 12.2010

LPN Nursing Supervisor

Altercare Of Canal Winchester
02.2009 - 03.2010

Associate of Science - Nursing

Hocking College

No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate

Columbus State Community College

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Columbus State Community College

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