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Laural Wagley

Port Huron,MI

Summary

Dynamic Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at Henry Ford Health System, excelling in the evaluation and treatment of work injuries. Proven ability to implement evidence-based practices while fostering collaboration and coordination among healthcare teams. Skilled in rapid patient assessment and dedicated to empowering staff through mentorship and coaching.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Family Nurse Practitioner-Employee Health

Henry Ford Health System
Macomb, MI
02.2023 - Current
  • Monitored patient responses after prescribing medications, ensuring appropriate care adjustments.
  • Interpreted diagnostic test results to guide informed treatment decisions.
  • Applied evidence-based practice guidelines to support assessment and planning processes.
  • Enhanced efficiency in work injury case processing through collaboration with Workers' Compensation team.
  • Facilitated timely referrals to specialists by evaluating treatment plans for work injuries.

Family Nurse Practitioner-Occupational Health

Henry Ford Health System
Macomb, MI
12.2021 - 02.2023
  • Evaluated and treated work injuries, ensuring timely recovery and return to work for patients
  • Conducted Department of Transportation and Coast Guard physicals, ensuring compliance with safety regulations
  • Performed pre-employment physicals, including respiratory fit test reviews, to assess candidate health and suitability

Family Nurse Practitioner-Urgent Care

Henry Ford Health System
Macomb, MI
12.2019 - 12.2021
  • Conducted comprehensive patient evaluations in fast-paced urgent care environments, ensuring optimal care delivery.
  • Diagnosed acute illnesses and injuries efficiently, ensuring timely interventions.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of urgent care protocols and best practices to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Executed minor surgical procedures such as suturing and abscess drainage with skill.
  • Assessed common conditions including colds, flu-like symptoms, lacerations, and sprains.
  • Requested and interpreted necessary diagnostic tests to inform accurate illness or injury assessments.

Family Nurse Practitioner

MedExperess Urgent Care
Port Huron, MI
10.2015 - 12.2019
  • Developed personalized treatment plans and prescribed medications to improve patient health outcomes.
  • Created targeted treatment strategies for acute health issues, addressing infections and injuries effectively.
  • Managed evaluation and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, contributing to improved community health.
  • Performed minor surgical procedures under appropriate anesthesia, including suturing and cyst removal.
  • Executed routine diagnostic tests such as EKGs, ultrasounds, and laboratory analyses.

Family Nurse Practitioner, Mercy Family Care

St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital Port Huron
Port Huron, MI
02.2013 - 11.2015
  • Delivered comprehensive primary care services, including physical exams and immunizations.
  • Performed diagnostic tests and interpreted results to guide treatment decisions.
  • Managed medication prescriptions while monitoring therapeutic responses.
  • Created individualized care plans to meet specific patient needs and preferences, enhancing patient engagement in their health journey.
  • Provided education on chronic disease management and preventive health strategies, empowering patients to take control of their health.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care coordination.
  • Partnered with physicians in diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions.
  • Guided families in understanding treatment options for loved ones, facilitating informed decision-making during care processes.

Family Nurse Practitioner, Veterans Administration Community Based Clinic

McLaren Port Huron Hospital
Port Huron, MI
02.2014 - 09.2015
  • Conducted comprehensive health assessments for diverse patient populations to inform individualized care.
  • Conducted diagnostic tests and analyzed results for clinical decision-making.
  • Analyzed medical histories and lab results to identify abnormalities and recommend appropriate follow-up actions.
  • Implemented tailored care plans based on specific patient needs.
  • Prescribed appropriate medications while monitoring therapy responses.
  • Delivered patient education on health management and disease prevention to enhance self-care and promote wellness.
  • Applied evidence-based guidelines in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning processes.
  • Ensured maintenance of accurate medical records per healthcare regulations.

Nurse Practitioner-Hospitalist

St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
Port Huron, MI
09.2013 - 01.2014
  • Provided comprehensive management of patients with acute and chronic conditions.
  • Ordered, assessed, and interpreted lab tests to inform clinical decisions.
  • Reviewed imaging studies and lab results to enhance diagnostic accuracy and inform treatment planning.
  • Performed detailed physical examinations, including necessary diagnostic evaluations.
  • Prescribed medications in accordance with established clinical guidelines.
  • Documented patient care in electronic health records to ensure accurate and comprehensive medical records.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to facilitate seamless patient care and improve service delivery.
  • Advocated effectively for patients while adhering to hospital procedures.

Advanced Practice Clinical Nurse Leader

St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital Port Huron
Port Huron, MI
11.2012 - 08.2013
  • Led clinical initiatives for nursing staff and healthcare team members, fostering collaboration and quality care.
  • Mentored nursing staff on clinical best practices, enhancing patient advocacy skills.
  • Guided nursing staff on clinical issues, promoting evidence-based practices.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Lighthouse Family Medicine
Fort Gratiot, MI
01.2011 - 09.2012
  • Diagnosed and managed acute and chronic health conditions to improve patient outcomes.
  • Formulated personalized treatment plans and prescribed medications based on individual patient needs.
  • Instructed patients on preventative health strategies, enhancing overall wellness and reducing future health risks.
  • Coordinated referrals to specialists to enhance patient care quality.
  • Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines for comprehensive assessment and treatment.
  • Delivered full-spectrum primary care services, including routine examinations and vaccinations.
  • Assessed patient histories and lab data for thorough follow-up actions.
  • Advised patients on the health impacts of lifestyle factors like stress management.

Interim Director Oncology/Medical-Surgical Inpatient Unit

St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital Port Huron
Port Huron, MI
07.2010 - 10.2010
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration to streamline processes.
  • Assessed employee performance against established targets to support professional development.

Emergency Department Staff Nurse

St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital Port Huron
Port Huron, MI
06.2009 - 07.2010
  • Provided critical patient care in high-pressure emergency settings to stabilize conditions.
  • Administered medications and monitored responses to ensure patient safety and therapeutic efficacy.
  • Conducted initial assessments for all incoming patients.
  • Triaged cases, communicating urgent needs to medical staff promptly.
  • Assisted physicians with evaluations, optimizing treatment processes for improved patient outcomes.
  • Followed protocols for personal information collection and patient transfers.
  • Managed full cycle of patient care from admission to discharge.

Nursing Supervision

St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital Port Huron
Port Huron, MI
09.2008 - 07.2010

Supervised and assessed nursing staff in clinical settings to maintain high quality standards and improve patient outcomes.

  • Devised staffing ratios for nursing units to ensure optimal patient care and enhance service delivery.
  • Addressed hospital crises during off hours to manage risks and ensure patient safety.

Clinical Leader ADN Program

St. Clair County Community College
Port Huron, MI
06.2007 - 07.2010
  • Mentored nursing students to enhance professional growth and clinical skills.
  • Educated nursing staff on service philosophies and procedures to elevate practice standards.
  • Led clinical teams in providing high-quality patient care services.
  • Developed training programs to enhance staff skills and knowledge.
  • Coordinated patient assessments and treatment planning processes.

Clinical Leader LPN Program

St. Clair County Community College
Port Huron, MI
06.2007 - 06.2010
  • Oversaw patient care for students, ensuring compliance with clinical standards and enhancing student learning outcomes.
  • Mentored students in clinical decision-making, fostering critical thinking and confidence in patient management.
  • Instructed nursing students on essential procedures and protocols, improving their competency in providing optimal patient care.

Emergency Department Staff Nurse

St. John River District Hospital
East China, MI
03.2005 - 10.2008
  • Managed direct patient care in high-stress emergency situations, ensuring optimal outcomes for critically ill patients.
  • Administered medications, ensuring effective monitoring of patient responses.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments upon departmental arrival of patients.
  • Triaged incoming patients, advocating for timely physician intervention on urgent matters.
  • Facilitated seamless transitions of care within hospital after ED treatment, enhancing continuity and patient satisfaction.
  • Instructed patients and caregivers on injury care, medication usage, and complication signs.
  • Assisted licensed physicians with evaluations and documented cases efficiently.
  • Oversaw patient processing from admission to discharge, streamlining workflow and improving patient experience.

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department Staff Nurse

Worldview Healthcare Inc.
San Diego, CA
04.2003 - 01.2005
  • Provided direct patient care in busy emergency department context.
  • Monitored patient conditions to identify critical changes, facilitating timely interventions.
  • Managed triage processes, prioritizing patients based on severity of conditions.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients with diverse acute conditions.
  • Championed patient rights, promoting ethical treatment and maintaining dignity throughout care.
  • Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established guidelines, ensuring patient safety.
  • Offered emotional support and counseling to both patients and families.
  • Performed key tasks including administering medication, IV therapy, and wound dressing.

Emergency Department Staff Nurse

St. John’s Mercy Medical Center
St. Louis, MO
01.2001 - 04.2003
  • Delivered direct patient care in fast-paced emergency settings.
  • Performed thorough assessments of patients immediately upon arrival.
  • Facilitated triage processes, prioritizing patient needs and ensuring timely communication with physicians.
  • Responded to critical emergencies, adhering to resuscitation guidelines to stabilize patients effectively.
  • Evaluated physical and psychological states of patients to determine appropriate treatment plans.
  • Accurately administered treatments according to physician directives.
  • Assisted in emergency medical procedures including intubation and chest tube placement.
  • Maintained professional standards while delivering comprehensive patient care.

Emergency Department Staff Nurse

St. Anthony’s Medical Center
St. Louis, MO
08.2000 - 07.2001
  • Managed acute trauma cases like cardiac arrests and gunshot injuries, demonstrating urgency and decisive care.
  • Coordinated medical code responses, ensuring timely and effective interventions to stabilize critical patients.
  • Provided direct patient care in high-pressure emergency settings, focusing on critical cases.
  • Responded efficiently to emergencies, following protocols for resuscitation and stabilization.
  • Administered IV medications and managed fluid therapy for optimal patient stabilization.
  • Executed nursing tasks including medication administration and vital sign monitoring to support patient care.
  • Cared for patients across age groups, emphasizing special attention to newborns and seniors.
  • Titrated vasoactive drips to meet individual patient needs effectively.

Education

Masters of Science - Nursing

Oakland University
Rochester, MI
05.2010

Bachelors of Science Degree - Nursing

Saginaw Valley State University
University City, MI
12.1999

Associates Degree of Applied Arts and Sciences - Nursing

St. Clair County Community College
Port Huron, MI
05.1996

Skills

  • Evaluation and treatment of work injuries
  • Patient interview techniques
  • Chart review techniques
  • Rapid and focused patient assessment
  • Differential diagnoses identification
  • Urgent care procedures
  • Suturing
  • X-ray interpretation
  • Incision and drainage
  • Paronychia treatment
  • Splint placement
  • Foreign body removal
  • Diagnostic data interpretation
  • Abnormal pathology identification
  • Patient and family care planning
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Intervention implementation
  • Pharmaceutical knowledge
  • Health screening recommendations
  • Collaboration and coordination
  • Consultation and referral identification
  • Holistic patient care
  • Resource planning
  • Research knowledge
  • Adult education principles
  • Staffing pattern construction
  • Nursing service evaluation
  • Nursing standards establishment
  • Empowerment of staff nurses
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Advanced nursing leadership
  • Expert resource for nursing practice
  • Self-learning and reflective practice

Accomplishments

  • First Author publication, 09/01/10, Journal of Emergency Nursing
  • Recipient of the Oakland University School of Nursing Nurse Practitioner Scholarship, 09/01/09, 2009-2010
  • Appointed as Chair of Coordinating Council implementing the development of Shared Decision Making within St. Joseph Mercy Port Huron

Volunteer Experience

Week long Medical Mission Haiti, 08/01/16

Credentials

  • MSN
  • RN
  • FNP-BC

Certification

Basic Life Support Certificed

Timeline

Family Nurse Practitioner-Employee Health

Henry Ford Health System
02.2023 - Current

Family Nurse Practitioner-Occupational Health

Henry Ford Health System
12.2021 - 02.2023

Family Nurse Practitioner-Urgent Care

Henry Ford Health System
12.2019 - 12.2021

Family Nurse Practitioner

MedExperess Urgent Care
10.2015 - 12.2019

Family Nurse Practitioner, Veterans Administration Community Based Clinic

McLaren Port Huron Hospital
02.2014 - 09.2015

Nurse Practitioner-Hospitalist

St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
09.2013 - 01.2014

Family Nurse Practitioner, Mercy Family Care

St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital Port Huron
02.2013 - 11.2015

Advanced Practice Clinical Nurse Leader

St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital Port Huron
11.2012 - 08.2013

Family Nurse Practitioner

Lighthouse Family Medicine
01.2011 - 09.2012

Interim Director Oncology/Medical-Surgical Inpatient Unit

St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital Port Huron
07.2010 - 10.2010

Emergency Department Staff Nurse

St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital Port Huron
06.2009 - 07.2010

Nursing Supervision

St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital Port Huron
09.2008 - 07.2010

Clinical Leader ADN Program

St. Clair County Community College
06.2007 - 07.2010

Clinical Leader LPN Program

St. Clair County Community College
06.2007 - 06.2010

Emergency Department Staff Nurse

St. John River District Hospital
03.2005 - 10.2008

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department Staff Nurse

Worldview Healthcare Inc.
04.2003 - 01.2005

Emergency Department Staff Nurse

St. John’s Mercy Medical Center
01.2001 - 04.2003

Emergency Department Staff Nurse

St. Anthony’s Medical Center
08.2000 - 07.2001

Masters of Science - Nursing

Oakland University

Bachelors of Science Degree - Nursing

Saginaw Valley State University

Associates Degree of Applied Arts and Sciences - Nursing

St. Clair County Community College
Laural Wagley