Laurie Barber
Huntington
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
LHC Group
05.2024 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Performed wound care, dressing changes, wound vac changes, IV insertions, catheter insertions, lab draws
LPN
SMMC
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
LPN
South Central Regional Jail
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
LPN
Southern Regional Jail
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
LPN
Cabell Huntington Hospital
11.2021 - 09.2023
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Administrative Assistant
Level One Fasteners
05.2008 - 01.2019
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
- Processed customer orders accurately and within agreed timeframes to meet service standards.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
Education
RN -
Collins Career Center
Coal Grove, OH04.2024
LPN -
Collins Career Center
Chesapeake, OH12.2021
High School Diploma -
Cabell Midland High School
Ona, WV05.2006
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Infection control
- Medication administration
- Medical documentation
- Compassionate care
- Time management
- Patient advocacy
- Wound Care
- Inpatient Care
Timeline
RN
LHC Group
05.2024 - Current
LPN
SMMC
02.2024 - 04.2024
LPN
South Central Regional Jail
11.2023 - 01.2024
LPN
Southern Regional Jail
09.2023 - 10.2023
LPN
Cabell Huntington Hospital
11.2021 - 09.2023
Administrative Assistant
Level One Fasteners
05.2008 - 01.2019
RN -
Collins Career Center
LPN -
Collins Career Center
High School Diploma -
Cabell Midland High School
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