Laura VanderWal

Working as a Home Care Nurse on an as needed basis for patients injured in car accidents. Currently have one patient during the summer that I visit once per month.

• Monitored patient vital signs post-anesthesia, ensuring stability and safety during recovery.
• Assisted with pain management protocols and administered medications as prescribed.
• Collaborated with surgical teams to provide seamless transition from operating room to recovery unit.
• Educated patients and families on postoperative care instructions for enhanced recovery outcomes.
• Documented patient progress in electronic health records, maintaining accuracy and compliance with standards.

• Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure compliance with care plans.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and improve health outcomes.
• Educated patients and families on health management, fostering independence in daily activities.
• Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.

• Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
• Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
• Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
• Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
• Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
• Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
• Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
• Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
• Collected, labeled, and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.