Laura Wick
Cedar Rapids
Summary
Compassionate pediatric nurse with 20 years of experience in neonatal and pediatric care. Expertise in administering vaccinations, conducting patient assessments, and educating families. Proven track record of improving health outcomes and providing emotional support to patients and families.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Clinic Nurse
Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids
01.2020 - Current
- Administered vaccinations and medications to pediatric patients with precision.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient information with accuracy via EPIC.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement comprehensive patient care plans, improving overall patient outcomes.
- Educated parents on treatment plans and health management strategies, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and streamlined patient flow for optimal clinic efficiency.
- Assisted in minor procedures, ensuring a safe environment for children.
- Responded to inquiries and provided emotional support to families.
- Maintained clinic cleanliness and organized equipment and supplies.
- Conducted phone triage to assess patient needs and determine appropriate action plan.
NICU Staff Nurse
Swedish Providence Hospital
Seattle
07.2005 - 06.2019
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to identify changes and ensure timely interventions in NICU.
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans for infants.
- Performed complex nursing interventions, including intravenous therapy and central line maintenance.
- Utilized advanced medical equipment, including ventilators and apnea monitors, to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documented care activities promptly.
- Educated families on proper newborn care techniques and provided emotional support to enhance family involvement in infant care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing with Honors
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA12-1997
Skills
- Pediatric and neonatal expertise
- Patient assessment and triage
- Care planning and management
- Vaccination administration
- Infection control protocols
- Emergency procedures
- Critical nursing skills
- Neonatal resuscitation techniques
- Premature infant care strategies
- Developmental care approaches
- Feeding tube insertion
- Ventilator management and oxygen therapy
- Intubation and blood transfusion
- IV therapy and medication management
- Central line care practices
- Nutritional support strategies
- Family education initiatives
- Interdisciplinary teamwork skills
- Neurological assessment techniques
- Hemodynamic monitoring expertise
- Staff supervision and training
- EKG interpretation skills
- Pulmonary evaluation techniques
Accomplishments
Sigma Theta Tau - Gamma Chapter
Certification
Registered Nurse, State of Iowa - expires 10/15/2026
Timeline
Pediatric Clinic Nurse
Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids
01.2020 - Current
NICU Staff Nurse
Swedish Providence Hospital
07.2005 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing with Honors
University of Iowa