Laura Jean Mayrand
Gregory,MI
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in providing patient-centered rehabilitation care. Proficient in developing individualized care plans and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal recovery outcomes. Demonstrated ability in patient education and rehabilitation therapy to enhance patient mobility and quality of life. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acute Care Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation Nurse
Trinity Health Hospital
09.2024 - 11.2025
- Facilitated smooth transitions between acute care settings and home environments, coordinating necessary resources for continued progress in recovery. I managed patients with acute brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, dialysis, tracheostomy, ostomy bags, foley care, bladder irrigation, post surgery, and patients with neurogenic bowel and bladders.
- Enhanced the quality of patient care through effective communication with interdisciplinary team member.
- Contributed to a safer healthcare environment by adhering to infection control protocols related to Intermittent Self Catheterization.
- Managed complex wound care cases, utilizing advanced dressing techniques to promote timely healing while preventing complications such as infection or skin breakdowns.
- Maximized patient recovery rates with targeted physical therapy exercises and mobility training.
- Advanced the field of rehabilitation nursing by participating in professional development programs, applying new knowledge to improve clinical practice standards
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accurate record-keeping while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
- Collaborated with rehabilitation specialists to develop comprehensive treatment plans that addressed both physical and cognitive needs of patients.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Cardiovascular Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Allegiance Health
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Bar Server
Metzgers Restaurant
10.2011 - 05.2024
- Effectively managed time under pressure, balancing competing priorities during high-stress situations without sacrificing quality of service or customer satisfaction levels.
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues in a timely manner to maintain guest satisfaction.
- Increased bar revenue by upselling premium drinks and recommending food pairings to guests.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baker College
Jackson05-2024
High School Diploma -
Whitmore Lake High School
Whitmore Lake, MI05-2010
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Discharge planning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Physical therapy
- Family education
- Speech therapy
- Amputee care
- Traumatic brain injury care
- Occupational therapy
- Wheelchair mobility training
- Spinal cord injury care
- Respiratory rehabilitation
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Adaptive equipment use
- Catheter care
- Tracheostomy care
- Feeding tube management
- Fall prevention
- Teamwork
- Dementia care
- CPR certification
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Critical care nursing
- Medication and IV administration
- Problem-solving
- Basic life support
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Direct patient care
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Infection control
- Clear patient communication
- Patient care assessment
- Active listening
- Clinical documentation
- Intake and discharge
- Wound care
- Medication administration
- CPR/AED
- Compassionate and caring
- Professionalism
- Cardiac monitors
- Stroke patient care
- Intravenous therapy
- Electronic health records
- Task prioritization
- Delegation and motivation
- Pain management
- Blood draw and sample collection
Certification
- Certified Basic Life support (Renewed and current)
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Acute Care Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation Nurse
Trinity Health Hospital
09.2024 - 11.2025
Cardiovascular Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Allegiance Health
06.2024 - 09.2024
Bar Server
Metzgers Restaurant
10.2011 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baker College
High School Diploma -
Whitmore Lake High School