Laura Kalani Willers
United States
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience offering comprehensive, high quality patient care in various settings. Dedicated to performance improvement and professional growth in leadership. Efficiently coordinate with other healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Employee Health
Valley Children's Hospital
01.2019 - Current
- Perform drug testing, tuberculosis screening, phlebotomy, and immunizations as part of pre-employment physical exams
- Evaluate industrial injuries, illnesses, and exposures using comprehensive assessment
- Manage workforce COVID-19 cases and participate in COVID vaccination program
- Collaborate with workers' compensation administrator, safety, and wellness coordinators to promote injury and illness prevention
- Adhere to CDC and Cal/OSHA regulations and guidelines
- Assist in the training and mentorship of new clinical staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care
Registered Nurse, BPCI Care Coordinator
Sierra Pacific Orthopedics Center
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Managed orthopedic patients throughout a ninety-day episode of care as part of the Advanced Bundled Payment for Care Improvement (BPCI) initiative
- Performed risk assessment and ensured optimization of health prior to surgery
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members in the pre-operative, acute, post-acute and outpatient settings to identify patient needs such as: home health care, DME, physical therapy and community services
- Identified gaps and barriers in the treatment plan and provided appropriate resourced and services
- Engaged in ongoing evaluation and revision of plans of care as determined by patient's health status
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Infusion
Clovis Community Medical Center
12.2016 - 09.2018
- Specialized in quality nursing care of patients with various oncology diagnoses, hematology disorders, and autoimmune diseases
- Maintained proficiency in safe administration of chemotherapeutic agents
- Implemented protocols for allergic reactions, adverse infusion events and central venous line care
- Instructed patients and family members on managing side effects of treatment to enhance quality of life
- Collaborated with navigator team to connect patients with community resources and supportive care
Registered Nurse, Preoperative Department
Fresno Surgical Hospital
08.2011 - 11.2016
- Prepared patients for various outpatient and inpatient procedures in a fast-paced preoperative department
- Participated in Performance Improvement projects and maintained Clinical Nurse III designation
- Performed all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimized patient safety and reduced the likelihood of health care errors
- Coordinated care with the operating room and anesthesia departments to ensure continuity of patient care
- Provided pre-procedural instruction and post-operative education
- Maintained an awareness of the operating room schedule in order to ensure patient flow
- Used critical thinking skills and served as patient advocate
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Adventist Health Hanford
10.2009 - 07.2011
- Provided nursing care for medical-surgical, telemetry, and critical care downgrade patients
- Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, planning, providing appropriate intervention, and evaluation of each patient
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure patients received comprehensive care
- Used critical thinking skills and served as patient advocate
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CASkills
High level of autonomy
Personal accountability
Patient advocacy
Collaboration
Preceptor
Strong clinical judgment
Problem resolution capability
Thorough documentation
Dedicated to professional growth
Additional Information
Valley Children's Hospital:
EPIC Implementation Team, 2024
Human Resources Engagement Team, 2022-2023
Clovis Community Medical Center:
Documentation Committee, 2017
Fresno Surgical Hospital:
Code Blue Committee, 2016
Safety Committee, 2013-2015
Electronic Medical Record Committee, 2013
Meditech Super User, 2013
Fresno Christian Medical and Dental Association:
Outreach Clinic, 2014
Certification
Registered Nurse - California, #753976, expires 11/30/24
Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, expires 01/30/25
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Employee Health
Valley Children's Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, BPCI Care Coordinator
Sierra Pacific Orthopedics Center
09.2018 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Infusion
Clovis Community Medical Center
12.2016 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse, Preoperative Department
Fresno Surgical Hospital
08.2011 - 11.2016
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Adventist Health Hanford
10.2009 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - Fresno
Registered Nurse - California, #753976, expires 11/30/24
Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, expires 01/30/25
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