Laurel Allen
Athena,OR
Summary
Accomplished nursing leader with over 17 years of expertise in patient care and public health administration, specializing in provider relations, risk management, and clinical assessment. Demonstrated commitment to continuous education and evidence-based practice, significantly enhancing patient safety outcomes. Resourceful and results-driven, adept at implementing innovative solutions that improve business performance in high-volume healthcare settings. Focused on fostering team collaboration while ensuring efficiency and maximizing service value.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Providence Health & Services
Walla Walla, WA
06.2024 - Current
- Confirmed proper functioning of life support equipment such as ventilators and feeding tubes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Administered treatments, therapies, and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
- Coordinated and interpreted radiological scans, EKGs and other diagnostic screenings to diagnose patient conditions.
- Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.
- Assisted physicians with procedures as needed during rounds or bedside examinations.
- Specialized in nursing care for patients requiring continuous and comprehensive observation and acute trauma patients with multitudes of injuries.
Clinical Nurse Manager
DaVita
Pendleton, OR
06.2021 - Current
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory guidelines and professional standards of practice
- Implemented innovative approaches towards improving operational efficiency within the organization
- Demonstrated expertise in developing, implementing, and evaluating clinical nursing practice standards
Acute Care Registered Nurse
Kadlec
Richland, WA
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Initiated emergency interventions as needed based on changes in the condition of the patient
- Coordinated discharge planning activities by providing appropriate referrals for post-acute care services
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius
Walla Walla, WA
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Demonstrated expertise in providing quality nursing care to dialysis patients, including assessing patient needs, administering treatments and medications, and monitoring patient progress
- Assisted physicians with vascular access placement for hemodialysis treatments when necessary
Correctional Nurse
Department of Corrections
Pendleton, OR
03.2010 - 06.2015
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments to identify acute or chronic health issues within the prison population
- Served as a liaison between inmates, their families, correctional staff members, physicians, nurses, social workers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Administration
Western Governors University
Utah11-2024
ADN - Nursing
Chemeketa College
Salem, OR06.2009
Master of Science - Nursing Administration And Leadership
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- HIPAA Education
- Emergency Situation Response
- Operational Standards
- Electronic Charting
- EMR Systems
- Healthcare collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Clinical leadership
- Emergency response
- Surgical assistance
- Healthcare informatics
- Nursing intervention adjustment
Certification
- BLS/AHA Certified
- Registered Nurse (2009)
References
References available upon request
Languages
Spanish
Limited
ASL
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Providence Health & Services
06.2024 - Current
Acute Care Registered Nurse
Kadlec
01.2024 - 06.2024
Clinical Nurse Manager
DaVita
06.2021 - Current
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius
09.2020 - 06.2021
Correctional Nurse
Department of Corrections
03.2010 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Administration
Western Governors University
ADN - Nursing
Chemeketa College
Master of Science - Nursing Administration And Leadership
Western Governors University
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