Laura Sheffer
Osseo
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in medication administration, patient assessment, and emergency response. Committed to ensuring patient safety and advocating for patient rights.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hillsdale County Sheriff Office
Hillsdale
12.2017 - Current
- Administered medication, including Suboxone, and treatments as directed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the medical team.
- Assisted in emergency response efforts during critical incidents and medical calls. Provided medical clearance for new arrestees and post-taser.
- Educated patients and families about health management and preventive care.
- Collaborate with Community Mental Health on health-related community outreach initiatives.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for all inmates.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, (to include vivitrol and Sublocade) and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the inmate chart and starting on new Jail electronic system.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for all inmates.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and department procedures effectively.
- Maintained compliance with safety regulations and infection control standards diligently.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, completed non-invasive procedures.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Implemented departmental policies and standards in conjunction with Substance Abuse.
- Generated and Implemented all current Jail Policies.
- Achieved CPR, AED, Narcan and Stop the Bleed Training annually for all Jail Staff.
Education
Diploma In Nursing - Nursing
St. Vincent School of Nursing
Toledo, Oh12-1997
Nursing
Lourdes College
Sylvania, OH12-1997
Nursing Science
Jackson Community Collge
Jackson, MI01-1994
North Adams-Jerome
North Adams, MI05-1993
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Treatment planning
- Emergency response
- Community outreach
- Critical thinking
- Staff training
- Patient advocacy
- Direct nursing care
- Problem solving
- BLS instructor
- Wound care
- Coordinating referrals
- Collecting vitals
- Patient education and counseling
- Chest pain management
- BAC screening/drug screen collection
- Physical assessments
- Health screening
- Medication distribution
- venipuncture certified
- Clinical judgment
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hillsdale County Sheriff Office
12.2017 - Current
Diploma In Nursing - Nursing
St. Vincent School of Nursing
Nursing
Lourdes College
Nursing Science
Jackson Community Collge
North Adams-Jerome