Laura Whiteman
Waterford
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Trinity Health Livonia, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Proven ability to advocate for patients and families while ensuring optimal recovery through effective care planning and wound management. Strong clinical judgment and dedication to evidence-based practices enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Trinity Health Livonia
07.2020 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive post-operative and medical care to patients recovering from a wide range of surgical procedures, ensuring adherence to evidence-based protocols.
- Conduct ongoing patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and promptly respond to changes in patient condition.
- Administer medications, manage pain control, and provide wound care to promote optimal healing.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, physical therapists, and case managers to coordinate discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Educate patients and families on postoperative expectations, home care instructions, and recovery milestones.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Nurse Extern
Trinity Health Livonia
04.2019 - 07.2020
- Assisted RNs in providing bedside care for patients across multiple units, gaining hands-on experience in clinical procedures.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and documentation in the electronic health record.
- Observed and participated in medication administration under RN supervision.
- Developed strong time-management and organizational skills in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Education
Nursing
Oakland Community College
Bloomfield Hills, MI05.2020
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family education
- Licensed RN
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Certification
BLS certified
ACLS certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Trinity Health Livonia
07.2020 - Current
Nurse Extern
Trinity Health Livonia
04.2019 - 07.2020
Nursing
Oakland Community College
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