LAURA SHOUP, RN, BSN
Toledo,OH
Summary
Patient-focused registered nurse with 23 years' experience, licensed in the state of Ohio. Expert in all elements of patient care and successful in working as part of a team to treat Oncology patients within an outpatient setting. Skilled in prioritizing patients' needs within high-stress environments. Expert in chemotherapy, immunotherapy and biotherapy administration with a strong focus on patient safety, education, and evidence based practice. Known for calm clinical judgement, excellent patient rapport, collaborative interdisciplinary care, adaptability and reliability in fast-paced environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dana Infusion Center Staff Nurse
The University Of Toledo Medical Center
Toledo , Ohio
09.2018 - Current
- Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biotherapy in high volume outpatient infusion center.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans and symptom management strategies.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Provided emotional support for patients receiving physically taxing treatments.
- Conducted pre-treatment patient assessments to ensure protocol compliance and patient safety.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Rapidly identify and manage infusion reactions and oncologic emergencies.
Registered Staff Nurse Outpatient Infusion/4CD
The University Of Toledo Medical Center
Toledo, OH
11.2003 - 09.2018
- Developed a system of staff communication that ensured proper implementation of treatment plans and comprehensive patient care
- Organized the department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet the legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills
- High level of personal accountability
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Strong organizational skills, multitasking, working efficiently under stressful situations
- Maintaining proper flow of day to day operations in outpatient care area including scheduling, client satisfaction, communicating and facilitating with various departments
- Consulting and coordinating with health care team members to assess, plan and implement patient care needs
- Instructing patient and families on topics such as health education, disease process and home care of central lines.
Registered Nurse
Psychiatry, ProMedica Flower Hospital
Sylvania, OH
10.2001 - 11.2003
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation
- Specialized in the nursing care of patients with chemical dependency
- Organized and led support groups in subjects related to physical and emotional health to ensure long-term patient well-being
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
Psychiatric Nurse Intern
ProMedica Flower Hospital
Sylvania, OH
10.2000 - 05.2001
- Established and maintained systems that safely met residents' needs
- Performed mental assessments, counseled patients and facilitated educational therapy groups
- Communicated with physicians, nursing staff, activity therapists and social workers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Toledo
12.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OH01.2001
Skills
- Strategic decision-making
- High level of autonomy
- Managing deadlines
- Time management
- Customer-service oriented
- Attention to Detail
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Patient education
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
Accomplishments
PEN III (Professional Excellence in Nursing)
Certification
ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification
Timeline
Dana Infusion Center Staff Nurse
The University Of Toledo Medical Center
09.2018 - Current
Registered Staff Nurse Outpatient Infusion/4CD
The University Of Toledo Medical Center
11.2003 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse
Psychiatry, ProMedica Flower Hospital
10.2001 - 11.2003
Psychiatric Nurse Intern
ProMedica Flower Hospital
10.2000 - 05.2001
Associate of Science - Nursing
Owens Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Toledo