Laurie Iler
Registered Nurse
Chesterton,IN
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a strong focus on patient education, critical care, and nursing staff leadership, committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Northwest Health System
Valparaiso, IN
08.2022 - Current
- Clinic nurse in fast paced cardiology clinic
- Administered patient care, monitoring vital signs and responding to changes in condition.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication use, and recovery strategies.
- Conducted assessments to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective treatment interventions.
- Utilized electronic health records for documentation and tracking patient progress efficiently.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols, enhancing team performance and patient outcomes.
- Streamlined workflow processes to increase efficiency in daily operations and reduce wait times.
Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospitals, Southlake Campus
Merrillville, IN
10.2019 - 11.2022
- Preadmission Testing Charge Nurse
- Ordered testing necessary for procedures and surgeries
- Monitored test results and consulted with healthcare team on interventions or recommendations
- Responsible for daily assignments
- Attended multidisciplinary staff meetings
- Administered patient care, monitoring vital signs and responding to changes in condition.
- Maintained compliance with healthcare regulations, ensuring high standards of patient safety and quality care.
- 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.
Registered Nurse
Northwest Health System
Valparaiso, IN
08.2001 - 10.2019
- Post anesthesia care unit registered nurse/ charge nurse
- Responsible for directing patient flow through PACU
- Provided daily assignments/ scheduling
- Assisted with unit emergencies
- Consulted with anesthesia or surgeons
- Administered patient care, monitoring vital signs and responding to changes in condition.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Northwest
Gary, IN08-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN08-2018
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Critical care
- Nursing staff leadership
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Northwest Health System
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospitals, Southlake Campus
10.2019 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse
Northwest Health System
08.2001 - 10.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Northwest
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University