Laura Young
4824 N.E. 79th St. Kansas City,MO
Summary
Dynamic Charge Nurse with a strong background in clinical leadership, staff supervision, and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance care coordination and mentor teams, driving improved patient outcomes in a fast-paced medical-surgical unit.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
NKC Health Hospital
North Kansas City, MO
02.2017 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards and protocols.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- In charge of 20 staff members of nurses and techs during a 12 hour shift on a 65 bed med/surg unit
Nursing Director
NKC Health Hospital
North Kansas City, MO
10.2015 - 02.2017
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement in nursing practices.
- Managed budget allocations for nursing departments, optimizing resource utilization effectively.
- Promoted a positive work environment by addressing staff concerns promptly and providing resources for professional development opportunities.
- Oversee a 65 bed Medical surgical unit of 98 staff members that consist of nurses, Techs and unit secretaries.
- In charge of hiring new staff members for the unit and balancing the budget.
Registered Nurse
NKC Health Hospital
North Kansas City, MO
06.2008 - 10.2015
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions to ensure optimal care delivery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and ensuring high standards of care.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving efficiency in patient record-keeping systems.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Park University
Kansas City, MO05-2008
Skills
- Decision-making
- Care coordination
- Clinical leadership
- Team leadership
- Compassionate and patient
- Medication administration
- Calm and composed
- Mentoring and coaching
- Patient care
- Staff supervision
- Staff training
- Staff scheduling
- Patient assessment
- Staff management
- Direct patient care
- Patient advocacy
Timeline
Charge Nurse
NKC Health Hospital
02.2017 - Current
Nursing Director
NKC Health Hospital
10.2015 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse
NKC Health Hospital
06.2008 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Park University