Epic Systems
Laurel Shaffer
RN
Chapel Hill,NC
Summary
Dedicated nurse seeking to use skills and knowledge in the dermatologic and aesthetic healthcare setting. Flexible problem solver with a commitment to advocacy, compassion, and providing patient-centered care. Hardworking and driven. Skilled at working independently and also collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team. Eager to foster new skills and continue educational opportunities. Effective at prioritizing tasks. High-level organizational and communication skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Mohs/General Dermatology RN
Central Dermatology Center
Chapel Hill, NC
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Updated patient charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy of treatments and to keep records current.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and monitored patients' post-operative wounds and symptoms.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Medical-Surgical Unit
Alamance Regional Medical Center
Burlington, North Carolina
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Provided complete nursing care for up to four patients on a fast-paced medical-surgical floor with a variety of patient needs and acuity.
- Strengthened prioritization, time management, and patient education skills.
Oncology Unit
Alamance Regional Medical Center
Burlington, North Carolina
11.2020 - 12.2020
- Worked with stroke and oncology patients providing comfort care and end-of-life care to patients and their families.
Cardiac/Telemetry Unit
Cone Health
Greensboro, North Carolina
09.2020 - 10.2020
- Developed skills reading cardiac strips and performed more advanced medication administration using IV pumps and ports.
- Observed and participated in multiple rapid response situations.
Medical-Surgical Unit
UNC Medical Center
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Provided care to a variety of medical-surgical adult patients.
- Performed tracheostomy care, IV insertion and maintenance, and NG tube administration and maintenance.
Wound, Ostomy & Continence
UNC Medical Center
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
02.2020 - 02.2020
- Precepted with WOCN and cared for a variety of patients with wound and ostomy needs.
GI Procedures
UNC Medical Center
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Gained experience in both pre-procedure and post-procedure care.
- Worked closely with the OR nurse during both endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures.
Orthopedic Unit
Alamance Regional Medical Center
Burlington, North Carolina
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Provided basic care including vital signs, complete assessments, daily cares, medication administration, surgical wound/drain management, traction management, and collaboration with PT and OT.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Alamance Community College
Graham, NC 08.2019 - 05.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA 08.2012 - 06.2015
Skills
Wound Care
Certification
BLS/CPR Certified through the American Heart Association
Additional Information
Professional
- Women's Health, Aesthetic/Cosmetic Healthcare, Dermatology, Integrative Medicine
Personal
- Studio art, hiking, live music, traveling, camping, canoeing
Software
EMA Dermatology EMR
Timeline
Mohs/General Dermatology RN
Central Dermatology Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
Medical-Surgical Unit
Alamance Regional Medical Center
01.2021 - 04.2021
Oncology Unit
Alamance Regional Medical Center
11.2020 - 12.2020
Cardiac/Telemetry Unit
Cone Health
09.2020 - 10.2020
BLS/CPR Certified through the American Heart Association
09-2020
Wound, Ostomy & Continence
UNC Medical Center
02.2020 - 02.2020
Medical-Surgical Unit
UNC Medical Center
01.2020 - 03.2020
GI Procedures
UNC Medical Center
01.2020 - 01.2020
Orthopedic Unit
Alamance Regional Medical Center
09.2019 - 12.2019
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Alamance Community College
08.2019 - 05.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
McNeese State University
08.2012 - 06.2015