Laurie Perez-Lester, RN, BSN
El Cajon,CA
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Chula Vista, CA
07.2017 - Current
- Deliver outstanding direct patient care to diverse high-risk labor and COVID-19 patients
- Skilled in triage assessment, circulator in cesarean sections, and newborn assessments.
- Support and facilitate resident physicians.
- Assist in training new entry level labor and delivery nurses and new employees.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Good Samaritan Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
07.2000 - 02.2016
- Delivered outstanding direct patient care to diverse high-risk labor patients in level III facility with 400+ beds
- Skilled in triage assessment, circulator in cesarean sections, and newborn assessments
- Functioned in role of relief charge nurse
- Trained and mentored new entry level nurses and employees
- Supported and facilitate resident physicians and student nurses in training
Adjunct Clinical Faculty
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA
04.2010 - 12.2010
- Supported and facilitated nursing students utilizing nursing process in clinical setting (labor and delivery)
- Reviewed and graded work of nursing students during obstetric rotation
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Presbyterian Community Hospital
Whittier, CA
07.2004 - 10.2005
- Delivered outstanding direct patient care to diverse high-risk labor patients
- Skilled in triage assessment, circulator in cesarean sections, and newborn assessments
- Provided outstanding care to mother-baby couplet care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA2003
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA2000
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Intravenous therapy
- Care Plan Development
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- COVID-19 care
- Triaging
- Precepting
- Strong clinical judgment
- IV setup
- Newborn care
- Computer literate
- EHR (Epic)
Professional Summary
Efficient and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with over 21+ years of professional experience specializing in labor and delivery. Successful at providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure in high-stress situations. Extensive knowledge providing exceptional patient care to a highly diverse population. A compassionate registered nurse with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. Respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Certification
- Registered Nurse in California, License number: 575212, 2000
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Provider
- Advanced Fetal Monitoring Certification
- Ultrasound Assessment of Fetal Growth & High Risk Pregnancies
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Scripps Mercy Hospital
07.2017 - Current
Adjunct Clinical Faculty
UCLA
04.2010 - 12.2010
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Presbyterian Community Hospital
07.2004 - 10.2005
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Good Samaritan Hospital
07.2000 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Los Angeles
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pasadena City College