Laura Tobin, RN, BSN, CPN
Greenwood,IN
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient pediatric cardiac environments. Works well with diverse patient populations ages ranging from hours old to 40s and 50s. Fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. Efficiently coordinates with multiple disciplinary teams to advance and provide excellent quality patient care
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Riley Hospital For Children At Indiana University Health
Indianapolis, IN
07.2017 - Current
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities, including my Certified Pediatric Nurse certification.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Advocated for patients'' needs during multidisciplinary meetings, ensuring appropriate resources were allocated for optimal care outcomes.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate and empathetic communication with children and families.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to optimize patient care quality and effectiveness.
Patient Care Technician
Riley Hospital For Children At Indiana University Health
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
05.2017
Core 40 With Academic Honors High School Diploma -
Perry Meridian High School
Indianapolis, IN05.2012
Skills
- Cardiac monitoring in neonatal/pediatric population
- Family Education in preparation for discharge
- Medical Records Management using Cerner
- Newborn care pre/post cardiac surgery
- Care Plan Management
- Certified Pediatric Nurse
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS)
- Patient Safety
- Charge RN overseeing up to 12 RNs and 24 patients
- Patient Advocacy
- Immunizations
Certification
- Certified Pediatric Nurse, PNCB - Current
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Riley Hospital For Children At Indiana University Health
07.2017 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Riley Hospital For Children At Indiana University Health
08.2016 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Core 40 With Academic Honors High School Diploma -
Perry Meridian High School