LAURA VANASSCHE
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Kempsville Health and Rehabilitation Center, excelling in medication administration and patient assessment. Proven ability to prioritize care for residents with complex needs, demonstrating strong medical ethics and a commitment to compliance. Enthusiastic caregiver dedicated to enhancing health and wellness in skilled nursing environments.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kempsville Health and Rehabilitation Center
Virginia Beach, VA
03.2018 - Current
- Long term and skilled nursing. Flexible to each unit. Dedicated, loyal employee. Administered medications, charted. Able to evaluate and prioritize residents situations/needs during recent pandemic.
Licensed Practical Nurse Charge Nurse
Princess Anne Health and Rehabilitation Center
Virginia Beach
07.2017 - 03.2018
- Skilled care nursing unit.
Licensed Practical Nurse -Charge
Autumn Care Of Norfolk
Norfolk, VA
12.2016 - 06.2017
- Long term and skilled nursing. Flexible to each unit. Able to evaluate resident prioritize treatment and maintained patient flow. Provide behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's. Obtained vitals for a floor of 30-60 patients varies the shift working. Maintained patient charts and confidential files. Administered medication orally, g-tube, and by injections. Skin care, wound care, foley care, ostomy care, IV and PICC line care with dressing changes. Computerized charting.
Licensed Practical Charge Nurse
Carrington Place of Chesapeake
Chesapeake, United States
12.2016 - 12.2016
- Skilled care unit nursing. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with policy and procedure protocols. Provided necessary health education training for patients. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma. Administered medication, PICC line antibiotics, insulin, nebulizer treatments, started IVs, checked blood sugars, and checked pro times. Wound care, ostomy care, foley care, g-tube care, and skin care. Assessed head to toes with skilled charting. Utilized strong assessment to determine necessary patient care. Obtained vitals for a floor of 25-30 residents per shift.
Licensed Practical Charge Nurse
Consulate Health Care of Norfolk
Norfolk, VA
12.2016 - 12.2016
- Skilled unit nursing. Administered medications, insulin, injections, maintained IVs, PICC line ABT, and nebulizer treatments. Foley care, ostomy care, trach care, gtube care, and skin care. Skilled nursing charting with computerized charting. Up to 30 residents per shift. Vital sign monitoring. Input and out put monitoring.
Licensed Practical Charge Nurse
Britthaven Nursing Home
Havelock, NC
11.2004 - 08.2006
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's. Headed on boarding process for new nursing staff. Resident and family education on maintaining trach, foley and ostomy. Wound care, skin care, tested glucose, administered injections, gave oral medications, and nebulizer treatments. Obtained all lab draws and ready for lab to pick Started IVs. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Maintained the safety, respect and dignity of residents.
LPN
Allergy Associates
Moorehead City, NC
01.2004 - 01.2005
LPN
Oral Surgeon/Steven Johnson
New Bern, NC
01.2004 - 01.2005
LPN
Help At Home
New Bern, NC
01.2004 - 12.2004
LPN
Humana, INC
Portsmouth, VA
01.2003 - 01.2004
LPN
Indian River Family Medicine
Virginia Beach, VA
01.2001 - 01.2003
LPN
Hunter Medical
Portsmouth, VA
01.2000 - 01.2001
LPN
PhyAmerica Gov.
Cherry Point, NC
01.1998 - 01.2001
LPN
EMSA
Cherry Point, NC
01.1997 - 01.1998
LPN
Dr. McNeil, M.D.
Beaufort, SC
01.1994 - 01.1997
LPN
Beaufort Memorial Hospital
Beaufort, SC
01.1990 - 01.1997
LPN
Dr. Regan, M.D.
Beaufort, SC
01.1990 - 01.1992
Education
Diploma - Health Science/Practical Nursing
Technical College of The LowCountry
Beaufort, South CarolinaSkills
- Health and wellness expertise
- Medication administration expert
- Skilled care nurse
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Computerized charting
- Strong medical ethic
- Committed to compliance reporting
- Enthusiastic caregiver
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kempsville Health and Rehabilitation Center
03.2018 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse Charge Nurse
Princess Anne Health and Rehabilitation Center
07.2017 - 03.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse -Charge
Autumn Care Of Norfolk
12.2016 - 06.2017
Licensed Practical Charge Nurse
Carrington Place of Chesapeake
12.2016 - 12.2016
Licensed Practical Charge Nurse
Consulate Health Care of Norfolk
12.2016 - 12.2016
Licensed Practical Charge Nurse
Britthaven Nursing Home
11.2004 - 08.2006
LPN
Allergy Associates
01.2004 - 01.2005
LPN
Oral Surgeon/Steven Johnson
01.2004 - 01.2005
LPN
Help At Home
01.2004 - 12.2004
LPN
Humana, INC
01.2003 - 01.2004
LPN
Indian River Family Medicine
01.2001 - 01.2003
LPN
Hunter Medical
01.2000 - 01.2001
LPN
PhyAmerica Gov.
01.1998 - 01.2001
LPN
EMSA
01.1997 - 01.1998
LPN
Dr. McNeil, M.D.
01.1994 - 01.1997
LPN
Beaufort Memorial Hospital
01.1990 - 01.1997
LPN
Dr. Regan, M.D.
01.1990 - 01.1992
Diploma - Health Science/Practical Nursing
Technical College of The LowCountry