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Laurie McAreavey

RN
Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Compassionate registered nurse with 8 years of acute care nursing experience and RN licenses in NV and GA, complemented by experience in 5 additional states. Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively under pressure, ensuring timely completion of goals. Proficient in various charting systems including Cerner, EPIC, McKesson, and Med Host/MedTech, with a strong foundation in patient satisfaction. Background in sales and marketing enhances versatility within the healthcare sector, ready to contribute to a dynamic team. I have spent the past three years working as a private nurse, and I am now ready to transition back to a hospital acute setting.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Nurse/Caregiver

Self-Employed Private Nurse/Caregiver
Las Vegas
09.2021 - 03.2025
  • Delivered 24-hour care for aging female post-Ischemic Stroke discharge.
  • Advocated for patient needs while administering total patient care.
  • Provided emotional and behavioral support alongside primary care management.

Contracted RN - COVID19 Case Investigator

San Diego County Health & Human Services
San Diego
06.2020 - 07.2021
  • Conducted critical interviews with patients gathering information, while providing support and answers to questions the patient may have. Developed a warm, empathetic rapport with the patients which is paramount to providing the most effective support and collecting accurate information. Attention to detail and correct charting is key.
  • Although dialogue was guided by standard protocols, the interaction with the patient necessitated flexibility, cultural competence, and tactful language.
  • Able to work OT as needed during the COVID19 pandemic. Exceeds managements daily work intake expectations.

Contracted RN - Registered Nurse, Med-Surg / Telemetry COVID19

Virginia Mason Hospital / Snoqualmie Valley Hospital
Seattle
03.2020 - 06.2020
  • Strong clinical assessment skills as required for a Med-Surg / Telemetry RN.
  • Admission and Discharge planning
  • Patient care – acute observation and assessment skills
  • ER nursing / Rapid Response – life support and emergency procedures.
  • HIPPA and JCAHO knowledge
  • Treatment plans – develop and implement care plans to diverse patient populations.
  • Med/Surgical nursing – use of sound judgment to ensure optimal patient care.
  • Assessment of pain management
  • Successful working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public
  • Proven ability to handle emergency situations in an effective and professional manner.
  • Dispense medications and treatments per Doctor’s orders and educate patients and families regarding pre- and post-operation care regarding diagnosis and disease processes.
  • Cardiac and pulmonary monitoring and assessing lab values.
  • Monitor and treat post-op patients; read and monitor telemetry for patient rhythm and heart rate changes and notify physicians for changes in patient’s position, changes in telemetry or abnormal lab results.
  • Experience in providing tracheotomy, nasogastric tube, chest tube and wound care for all post-op patients.
  • Work closely with the Rehab Department in scheduling patient’s physical therapy, compliance and response to prescribed treatment and overall rehabilitation progress.
  • Experience in wound dressing care, insertion/removal of catheters, and starting IVs. Ability to transfer and position patients independently and safely.
  • Aid patients with musculoskeletal diseases and disorders to recover strength and mobility, such as arthritis, fractures, and broken bones.

RN

Career Break to care for ailing Father
Hatton
07.2018 - 12.2019

Contracted Registered Nurse, Med-Surg/Tele

AMN RN Travel Agency
05.2017 - 06.2018
  • Employed as a Contracted RN for the following hospitals.
  • Trinity Hospital – Minot, ND.
  • Tucson Medical Center, Tucson, AZ.

Registered Nurse, Med-Surg/Tele

Summerlin Hospital
Las Vegas
03.2016 - 04.2017
  • Experienced in caring for patients being monitored by Telemetry for a variety of conditions/diagnoses.
  • Cared for patients on Med-Surg, Oncology, Ortho, and a variety of patient illnesses downgraded from ICU/MICU

Registered Nurse, Med-Surg/Orthopedics

Northside Hospital
Atlanta
08.2014 - 02.2016
  • Experience as a Med-Surg/Orthopedics RN in an acute intermediate care setting.

Business Development Manager

AT&T / Zetron, Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2011

Education

ASN - Nursing

Georgia Highlands College
Rome, GA
05-2014

BBA in Marketing -

University of North Texas
01.1988

Skills

  • Patient assessment and education
  • Medication administration
  • Care plan development
  • Post-surgical and stroke rehabilitation
  • Geriatric and cardiac nursing
  • Pressure ulcer management
  • Safety protocols

Certification

  • ACLS, PALS, and BLS Certification by the AHA
  • NIHSS Stroke Training Certificate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Private Nurse/Caregiver

Self-Employed Private Nurse/Caregiver
09.2021 - 03.2025

Contracted RN - COVID19 Case Investigator

San Diego County Health & Human Services
06.2020 - 07.2021

Contracted RN - Registered Nurse, Med-Surg / Telemetry COVID19

Virginia Mason Hospital / Snoqualmie Valley Hospital
03.2020 - 06.2020

RN

Career Break to care for ailing Father
07.2018 - 12.2019

Contracted Registered Nurse, Med-Surg/Tele

AMN RN Travel Agency
05.2017 - 06.2018

Registered Nurse, Med-Surg/Tele

Summerlin Hospital
03.2016 - 04.2017

Registered Nurse, Med-Surg/Orthopedics

Northside Hospital
08.2014 - 02.2016

Business Development Manager

AT&T / Zetron, Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2011

ASN - Nursing

Georgia Highlands College

BBA in Marketing -

University of North Texas

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