Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Professional Development
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Laura Walker

Fernandina Beach,FL

Summary

Registered Nurse with over 12 years of Healthcare experience as RN and CST in acute care and perioperative settings, now pursuing a transition into telehealth. Recognized for delivering thorough patient education, coordinating interdisciplinary care, and maintaining meticulous documentation. Experienced with major EMR platforms and adept at adapting to new technologies and workflows. Committed to extending high-quality, patient-centered care in a remote environment.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Baptist Medical Center
10.2018 - Current
  • - Provided care in medical-surgical, orthopedic, telemetry, and OR units.
  • - Educated patients and families on medications, chronic conditions, and post-discharge self-care-critical skills for telehealth roles.
  • - Maintained accurate and timely documentation in Epic and Cerner, ensuring clear communication across care teams.
  • - Served as charge nurse and preceptor; supported staff in workflows, patient triage, and policy compliance.
  • - Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe transitions of care and effective follow-up planning.

Clinical Perioperative Supply Technician / CST II

UF Health - Level I Trauma Center
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • - Managed surgical supply readiness and inventory using Epic and PeopleSoft.
  • - Worked closely with clinical teams and vendors to ensure efficient OR operations under high-pressure conditions.

Various Facilities (UF Health, INOVA Fairfax, St. Vincent's Medical Center, North Florida Dermatology)
01.2008 - 01.2016
  • - Assisted in surgical procedures and maintained sterile technique and patient safety.
  • - Supported pre- and post-operative patient care, including education on wound care and medication management.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL
07.2021

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
08.2018

Surgical Technology Certificate - undefined

Florida Community College of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
01.2008

Associate of Arts -

Florida State College
Jacksonville, FL
12-2015

Skills

  • - Patient Education & Discharge Planning
  • - Clinical Assessment & Decision-Making
  • - EMR Documentation (Epic, Cerner)
  • - Medication, Chronic Condition, Pre and Post Operative Education
  • - Team Collaboration & Care Coordination
  • - HIPAA Compliance & Patient Advocacy
  • - Pre/Post-Operative Care & Infection Prevention
  • - Charge Nurse & Preceptor Responsibilities

Certification

  • - Registered Nurse - Compact License, Florida (Active since 2018)
  • - Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association - Current

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Baptist Medical Center
10.2018 - Current

Clinical Perioperative Supply Technician / CST II

UF Health - Level I Trauma Center
01.2016 - 01.2018

Various Facilities (UF Health, INOVA Fairfax, St. Vincent's Medical Center, North Florida Dermatology)
01.2008 - 01.2016

Surgical Technology Certificate - undefined

Florida Community College of Jacksonville

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Jacksonville University

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Florida State College At Jacksonville

Associate of Arts -

Florida State College

Professional Development

  • - Nurse Preceptor - Onboarding and clinical mentoring for new RNs and nursing students
  • - Ongoing annual training in HIPAA, infection control, and documentation standards
  • - Exposure to technology platforms supporting patient safety and communication