Laurie Esquinance
Covington,LA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with diverse experience in direct inpatient care and outpatient patient care. Skilled at prioritizing assignments, communicating with interdisciplinary team, and documenting and charting. Dependable candidate willing to learn new skills with a positive attitude.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Premier Pain Center
02.2023 - Current
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
St. Tammany Parish Hospital
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient assessments, interventions, progress notes, and discharge planning activities in electronic medical records systems.
- Provided emotional support for oncology patients experiencing distress related to their diagnoses or treatments, utilizing active listening skills and empathetic communication techniques.
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Provided compassionate care for oncology patients, addressing their physical and emotional needs during treatment.
Transplant Step Down Registered Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
02.2016 - 10.2017
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Baton Rouge, LA12.2015
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Care Planning
- High level of autonomy
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Management
Certification
BLS
ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Premier Pain Center
02.2023 - Current
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
St. Tammany Parish Hospital
07.2021 - 05.2022
Transplant Step Down Registered Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
02.2016 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
BLS
ACLS
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