LAURA YOUNG
Registered Nurse
Spearfish,SD
Summary
I have been in the medical field for 13 years. I began my career while in nursing school as a CNA. Since graduating, my experience has given me confidence working in many types of nursing roles. I am a very motivated worker as well as a fast learner. I am comfortable working with a team as well as independently.
Licenses & Certifications & Skills RN, BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, SANE
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Spearfish Monument Health
Spearfish , SD
12.2020 - Current
- Provide care to members of my community in the emergency setting
- Worked primarily night shift and managed additional responsibilities involved with less staff including HUC duties and respiratory treatments
- Ensured prompt patient assessment and began any necessary interventions in a timely manner after triage
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Began medical procedures under standing orders in timely fashion according to patient's need to best expedite care. E.G. EKG, IV start, blood draw, cardiac monitoring, urinalysis
- SANE nurse trained
Registered Nurse
RN- Chemo Infusion and Radiation, Carle Foundation Hospital
Urbana , IL
07.2017 - 11.2020
- Provided quality care to patients in an outpatient setting
- Assessed and triaged immediate and future needs of cancer patients
- Carefully followed directions for clinical research data collection on select study patients
- Administered IV fluids, medications, and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for cancer
- Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support
- Coordinated care for multiple brachytherapy patients with many moving parts of their treatment schedules
Care Coordinator
Agewise Care Management, County
Champaign , IL
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Acted as facilitator regarding communication and transportation for clients between medical appointments, hospitals, and errands
- Educated clients regarding wound care, diabetes, and medications
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
Registered Nurse
RN- Stepdown, Carle Foundation Hospital
Urbana , IL
09.2014 - 07.2017
- Provided quality care to patients on a floor that combined neurology and stepdown ICU patients
- Treating critically ill patients implementing a variety of high level interventions
- Provided care ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse
Regional Health
Deadwood & Spearfish , SD
02.2012 - 09.2014
- Provided quality care to patients both in an emergency and med surg setting
- Treated chronic and acute care patients including handling medication, wound care and nutrition
- Provided care ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
CNA
Dorsett Home
Spearfish , SD
02.2011 - 02.2012
- Assisted residents with ADLs
- Provided compassionate and knowledgeable care
- Improved my patient care and interactions skills
- Increased skills in time management and teamwork.
CNA, Golden Living Center, Prairie Hills
Rapid City , SD
06.2010 - 02.2011
- Provided excellent care to over 100 residents
- Learned the importance of establishing rapport with both my patients and coworkers
- Developed my patient care and interpersonal skills.
Education
BSN -
Western Governors University
Associates - Nursing
USD
High School Diploma - undefined
Spearfish High School
Skills
Intravenous therapy
undefinedTimeline
Registered Nurse
Spearfish Monument Health
12.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
RN- Chemo Infusion and Radiation, Carle Foundation Hospital
07.2017 - 11.2020
Care Coordinator
Agewise Care Management, County
01.2017 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse
RN- Stepdown, Carle Foundation Hospital
09.2014 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse
Regional Health
02.2012 - 09.2014
CNA
Dorsett Home
02.2011 - 02.2012
CNA, Golden Living Center, Prairie Hills
06.2010 - 02.2011
BSN -
Western Governors University
Associates - Nursing
USD
High School Diploma - undefined
Spearfish High School
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