Laurel Burkholder
Napoleon,OH
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, naturally driven, organized with exceptional time management skills. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care NA
08.2021 - Current
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Implemented effective time-management strategies to optimize productivity while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a more cohesive and efficient team environment.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Anemia Management
Staff Registered Nurse
Lima Memorial Health System
06.2012 - 10.2012
- Assessment, Care plans, IV starts, lab draws, medication administration, communication with physicians, patient education
- Assist with minor surgical procedures, assist with labor and deliveries
- Special care nursery.
Nursing Supervisor
ResCare/Voca
07.2009 - 10.2011
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Admission, Discharge, Transfer Nurse
Lima Memorial Health System
01.2008 - 10.2008
- Assisted primary nurse with admissions, discharges, and transfers
- Initiated procedures such as IVs, enemas, stool/urine samples etc
- To aid in time management for primary nurse
- Conferred with physician and implemented post hospitalization prescriptions or physical aids.
Staff Registered Nurse
Blanchard Valley Health System
07.1991 - 03.2007
- Assessment, Care plans, IV starts, lab draws, medication administration, communication with physicians, patient education
- Assist with minor surgical procedures, assist with labor and deliveries
- Special care nursery
- Worked all areas of hospital.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Ohio Northern University
Ada, OhioAssociate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Lima Technical College
Lima, OhioSkills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Managed Care
- Patient Information Collection
- Medical Records Management
- Emotional Support
- CAP 2
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care NA
08.2021 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse
Lima Memorial Health System
06.2012 - 10.2012
Nursing Supervisor
ResCare/Voca
07.2009 - 10.2011
Admission, Discharge, Transfer Nurse
Lima Memorial Health System
01.2008 - 10.2008
Staff Registered Nurse
Blanchard Valley Health System
07.1991 - 03.2007
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Ohio Northern University
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Lima Technical College