Laura Zabst
Kokomo,IN
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Specialist
Calyxo
Indianapolis, IN
07.2024 - Current
- Gave presentations to conference attendees, clinicians, and administrators.
- Streamlined workflow processes within clinical teams by implementing innovative technologies and best practices that resulted in improved efficiency and reduced error rates.
- Visited assigned accounts, identified, and trained clinical champions and established relationships with key decision makers.
- Enhanced clinical team performance by providing continuous training on new medical devices and procedures.
- Facilitated smooth transitions during hospital acquisitions and mergers by providing expert guidance on clinical equipment integration, minimizing disruptions to patient care.
- Created technique videos, social media feedback, and documentation to evaluate training program with reportable results.
- Prepared reports and updated required documentation.
- Supported sales teams with expert product demonstrations and presentations at conferences, leading to increased revenue.
- Reviewed data collection across settings to determine progress and participated in professional clinical review of programs.
- Established and maintained relationships with customers, hospitals and physicians and obtained new users for products and services.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Joe
Kokomo, IN
02.2019 - 07.2024
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
Office Registered Nurse
Kokomo Urology
Kokomo, IN
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Ensured safety in the workplace by strictly adhering to infection control practices, implementing proper waste disposal procedures, and maintaining a clean environment for patients and staff members.
- Facilitated continuity of care by communicating effectively with primary care physicians, specialists, and other healthcare providers regarding patient progress and needs.
- Monitored vital signs regularly to track changes in patient conditions that may require immediate intervention or adjustment in treatment plans.
- Collaborated effectively with administrative staff members to streamline paperwork processing for increased accuracy in billing systems.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives such as identifying areas for potential improvement or developing new office protocols that enhance overall efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Community Howard
Kokomo, IN
11.2017 - 06.2019
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic and interventional procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and safety.
- Minimized complications by identifying and responding to emergent situations promptly and efficiently.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care in the Cardiac Cath Lab setting.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and hemodynamic parameters during procedures.
- Ensured smooth workflow by coordinating pre-and post-procedure activities for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization.
Education
Master Of Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
South College
Knoxville, TNBachelor Of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Kokomo
Kokomo, IN08.2013
Bachelor Of Science - Speech Pathology And Audiology
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05.1998
Skills
- Operating Room Safety
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient Positioning
- Patient Safety
- Scrub Nurse Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Circulating Nurse Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- HIPAA Compliance
- Basic Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Delegation and Motivation
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau
- Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Life Support
- Pediatric Life Support
Timeline
Clinical Specialist
Calyxo
07.2024 - Current
Office Registered Nurse
Kokomo Urology
09.2021 - 07.2023
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Joe
02.2019 - 07.2024
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Community Howard
11.2017 - 06.2019
Master Of Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
South College
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Kokomo
Bachelor Of Science - Speech Pathology And Audiology
Ball State University