Lauri Nolan
Raleigh,NC
Summary
I am a highly energetic, caring individual who has been an RN for almost ten years. My true passion is caring for patients and their loved ones during end of life. I am seeking an opportunity to combine my excellent clinical skills with my love for Hospice.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Development Coordinator
Carolina Meadows
07.2022 - Current
- Streamlined onboarding processes, providing new hires with the necessary tools for success in their roles.
- Bolstered overall staff competency by regularly evaluating training needs and adjusting programs accordingly.
- Facilitated open communication channels among employees, fostering a collaborative work environment conducive to growth and learning.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback and suggestions from all team members.
- Organized regular staff meetings to discuss progress, address concerns, and celebrate achievements.
- Optimized time management strategies by scheduling training sessions during low-volume work hours, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
Registered Nurse- Infusion- PRN
Helms Home Care
04.2019 - Current
- Manage care for Ports, PICCs and PIVs.
- Administer IV medications per protocol to ensure safety.
- Monitor effectiveness of medications and any side effects.
Registered Nurse- Acute Neuro
Wake Med
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Manage patients with strokes, head traumas, intracranial hematomas and other neurological conditions.
- Evaluate patients, conduct admission assessments to determine patient needs and respective plans of care based on physical, psychosocial and safety concerns.
- Administer medication, including IV, immunizations and alternative routes using the five rights of medication administration.
- Conduct frequent safety evaluations to ensure patients remain free from preventable injuries
- Educate patients and caregivers regarding specific information unique to each patient's condition.
Registered Nurse- Home Health
KAH
02.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided skilled nursing assessment and implementation of interventions unique to homebound patients.
- Collaborated with patient physicians to ensure appropriate. execution of plan of care was effective/changes when necessary Provided skilled wound treatments.
- Education to family/caregivers regarding disease process and interventions.
- Identify areas of concern and report promptly to physician.
Registered Nurse
Heartland Hospice
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Provide frequent skilled assessment and appropriate interventions for end-of-life patients in a home setting
- Work closely with interdisciplinary team to ensure all aspects of patient and family care are managed
- Extensive knowledge of end-of-life process and respective comfort interventions
- Clinical and psycho-social evaluation to personalize each patient plan of care
- Proficient in pain management, delirium, anxiety and restlessness identification and treatment
- Initial and continued education provided to patient and family; diagnosis specific and tailored to appropriate learning styles
Registered Nurse- ICU
Johnston Health
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Provide compassionate care to critically ill patents
- Monitor labs, ABG gases, fluid status and vitals with appropriate interpretation to ensure effective interventions.
- Manage moderately sedated patients requiring frequent assessment.
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and recognize life threatening arrhythmias Manage critical drips.
- Execute Sepsis protocol and appropriate follow up.
- Work closely with in house medical staff to ensure patient safety.
Registered Nurse- Hospice
Duke Hock Pavilion
05.2015 - 08.2019
- Work with highly acute, actively dying patients whose symptoms cannot be managed at home.
- Individual medical record review to ensure Plan of Care incorporates all patient specific needs
- Frequent and specialized assessments; pain management and end of life delirium/agitation.
- Dynamic environment requiring critical thinking and a strong sense of autonomy.
- Diversity awareness.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure interventions are appropriate and effective.
- Team lead and training experience.
- Leadership-precepted numerous new hires.
- Staff education provided for critical thinking regarding patient acuity and respective interventions.
- Expert resource for patient and family regarding end of life.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
Pruitt Health
10.2014 - 04.2015
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assess persons requiring rehabilitative services, including patients recovering from stroke, orthopedic hip replacements, amputation, and persons suffering debilitation from medical and surgical conditions such as back and brain injuries.
- Execute personalized Plan of Care with individualized interventions.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Crouse Hospital School of Nursing
Syracuse01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Economics
SUNY College At Cortland
05.1994
Skills
- Critical Care
- Hospice
- Infusion
- Neuro
Timeline
Staff Development Coordinator
Carolina Meadows
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse- Acute Neuro
Wake Med
02.2021 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
Heartland Hospice
06.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse- Home Health
KAH
02.2020 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse- ICU
Johnston Health
08.2019 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse- Infusion- PRN
Helms Home Care
04.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse- Hospice
Duke Hock Pavilion
05.2015 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse
Pruitt Health
10.2014 - 04.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Crouse Hospital School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Economics
SUNY College At Cortland
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