Laurette Desroches
Port St. Lucie
Summary
Adept at orchestrating optimal patient outcomes, I leveraged my expertise in medical-surgical nursing and critical thinking at Emory St. Joseph's Hospital. My approach integrates compassionate care with rigorous attention to patient safety, significantly enhancing team collaboration and patient advocacy. My background includes proficiency in electronic medical records and a commitment to elevating patient education and recovery processes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel RN Critical Decision Unit/Pulmonary
Emory St. Joseph's Hospital
Atlanta
06.2024 - Current
- Bed Size: 410
- Patient Ratio: 1:4
- EMR: EPIC
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Administered medication safely and accurately per doctor's orders.
- Adapted to different hospital units and practices, demonstrating flexibility and resilience.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Provided emotional support to families dealing with serious illnesses or injuries of their loved ones.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients as prescribed by physicians in various healthcare settings.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Monitored and reported changes in patient conditions to appropriate healthcare professionals promptly.
- Utilized electronic health records (EHR) systems to document patient care and outcomes accurately.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Provided assistance with discharge planning activities for assigned patients.
- Educated patients on their health condition and recovery process.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all patient records in electronic health systems.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Performed wound dressing changes and other treatments according to the physician's orders.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Travel RN Critical Decision Unit/Cardiac
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
Tallahassee
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Bed Sie: 772
- Patient Ratio: 1:5
- EMR: Cerner
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assisted family members in understanding the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, and medications associated with their loved one's illness or injury.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients as prescribed by physicians in various healthcare settings.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Coordinated discharge planning, including patient education on home care and follow-up appointments.
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative care to patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Performed wound dressing changes and other treatments according to the physician's orders.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all patient records in electronic health systems.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences across multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
RN Med Surg Tele
Wellington Regional Medical Center
Wellington
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Bed Size: 235
- Patient Ratio: 1: 6
- EMR: Cerner
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Travel RN Med Surg/Telemetry/ Postop Ortho
UF Health Shands Hospital
Gainesville
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Bed Size: 1,111
- Patient Ratio: 1: 5
- EMR: EPIC
- Assisted family members in understanding the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, and medications associated with their loved one's illness or injury.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Facilitated communication between doctors, nurses, therapists, social workers, and administrators regarding patient progress updates.
- Performed wound dressing changes and other treatments according to the physician's orders.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and satisfaction.
Travel RN Med Surg/Telemetry
HCA Lawnwood Regional Medical Center
Fort Pierce
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Bed Size: 380
- Patient Ratio: 1:7
- EMR: Meditech
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients as prescribed by physicians in various healthcare settings.
- Coordinated discharge planning, including patient education on home care and follow-up appointments.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences across multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Performed wound dressing changes and other treatments according to the physician's orders.
Travel RN Med Surg /Telemetry
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Bed Size: 981
- Patient Ratio: 1: 5
- EMR: Epic
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Utilized electronic health records (EHR) systems to document patient care and outcomes accurately.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients as prescribed by physicians in various healthcare settings.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Travel RN Med Surg/Telemetry
Bayshore Medical Center
Holmdel
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Bed Size: 204
- Patient Ratio: 1-6
- EMR: EPIC
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Utilized electronic health records (EHR) systems to document patient care and outcomes accurately.
Travel RN Med Surg/Telemetry
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Bed Size: 1550
- Patient Ratio: 1-5
- EMR: Cerner
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative care to patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Provided education and support to patients and their families regarding health conditions and treatment plans.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Travel RN Med Surg /Telemetry
Bayshore Medical Center
Holmdel
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Bed Size: 204
- Patient Ratio: 1-6
- EMR: EPIC
- Monitored and reported changes in patient conditions to appropriate healthcare professionals promptly.
- Performed wound dressing changes and other treatments according to the physician's orders.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all patient records in electronic health systems.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients as prescribed by physicians in various healthcare settings.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Travel RN Med Surg/Telemetry
Ocean Medical Center
Brick Town
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Bed Size: 318
- Patient Ratio: 1-6
- EMR: EPIC
- Facilitated communication between doctors, nurses, therapists, social workers, and administrators regarding patient progress updates.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients as prescribed by physicians in various healthcare settings.
- Managed emergency care situations, applying critical thinking and rapid decision-making skills.
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative care to patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Utilized electronic health records (EHR) systems to document patient care and outcomes accurately.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Staff RN Medical Surgical and Postop
Care One at the Highlands
Edison
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Bed size:
- Patient Ratio: 1-15
- EMR: Point click Care
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow processes.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL12.2018
Skills
- Orthopedic nursing
- Home health care
- Medical-surgical nursing
- Nursing documentation
- Wound care
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Cultural awareness
- Time management
- Compassionate care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Team collaboration
- IV administration
- Geriatric care
- Emergency response
- Treatment modification
- Patient advocacy
- Electronic medical records
- Treatment Planning
- Patient education
- Hospice care
- Diabetes management
- Patient monitoring
- Attention to detail
- Patient safety
Certification
- FL, Multi-State, RN9506090, 07/31/2026
- NJ, Multi-State, 26NR20830800, 05/31/2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers, 03/2026
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) for Healthcare Providers, 03/2026
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), 04/2025
Timeline
Travel RN Critical Decision Unit/Pulmonary
Emory St. Joseph's Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Travel RN Critical Decision Unit/Cardiac
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
04.2024 - 06.2024
RN Med Surg Tele
Wellington Regional Medical Center
08.2023 - 04.2024
Travel RN Med Surg/Telemetry/ Postop Ortho
UF Health Shands Hospital
10.2022 - 08.2023
Travel RN Med Surg/Telemetry
HCA Lawnwood Regional Medical Center
07.2022 - 10.2022
Travel RN Med Surg /Telemetry
Tampa General Hospital
06.2022 - 08.2022
Travel RN Med Surg/Telemetry
Bayshore Medical Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
Travel RN Med Surg/Telemetry
Jackson Memorial Hospital
10.2021 - 12.2021
Travel RN Med Surg /Telemetry
Bayshore Medical Center
12.2020 - 09.2021
Travel RN Med Surg/Telemetry
Ocean Medical Center
02.2020 - 11.2020
Staff RN Medical Surgical and Postop
Care One at the Highlands
04.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nova Southeastern University
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