Laura Tucker
Sunrise,FL
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong commitment to quality patient care and teamwork. Known for effectively managing patient care and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, consistently meeting dynamic needs of healthcare environment. Expertise in patient education and clinical procedures.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff RN-Jackson Memorial Post Anesthesia Recovery Unit
Jackson Health System-Miami Florida
07.2023 - Current
- Preoperative preparation and recovery of high acuity surgical patients including multi organ transplants, innovative neurosurgery cases as well as complex trauma cases
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times, helping them navigate the healthcare system with compassion and understanding.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care with a focus on empathy, communication, and professionalism.
Charge/Staff RN-Jackson North Emergency Department
Jackson Health System-Miami Florida
07.2019 - 07.2023
- Delivered pediatric and adult emergency care, assessing acuity and coordinating appropriate follow-up or inpatient placement with utilization review in mind.
- Directed daily ED operations in a high-volume setting, ensuring appropriate triage, care coordination, and throughput.
- Liaised with case managers and physicians to facilitate timely discharges and admissions.
- Promoted teamwork and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care planning and implementation.
Agency RN- Newark Beth Israel Pediatric Emergency Department
Ava Healthcare-Travel Nurse (concurrent with Jackson Health System)
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Adapted quickly to changes inpatient acuity levels and adjusted care plans accordingly to meet evolving needs.
Agency RN-Jersey City Medical Center-Emergency Department
Ava Healthcare-Travel Nurse (concurrent with Jackson Health System)
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Adapted quickly to changes inpatient acuity levels and adjusted care plans accordingly to meet evolving needs.
Urgent Care Supervisor
Baptist Health South Florida-Miami FL
06.2012 - 10.2015
- Responsible for all aspects and operations of the Urgent Care Center
- Staff management with 23 Direct Reports
- Fiscal responsibility for staffing and supplies (average monthly patient visits 2140)
- Oversaw referrals, authorizations, and care coordination between levels of care.
Bed Placement Supervisor- Broward Health Medical Center
Broward Health Hospital District-Ft Lauderdale, FL
06.2010 - 06.2012
- Directed hospital-wide bed placement including transfers, OR, ED, and trauma services.
- Played a key role in care coordination and appropriate level-of-care placement.
- Partnered with case management to assess social determinants and discharge needs.
Staff Nurse - Peri-operative Area-Imperial Point Surgery Center
Broward Health Hospital District-Ft Lauderdale, FL
03.2010 - 06.2010
- One of two RN’s responsible for pre-operative and post-operative patient management.
Staff Nurse – Adult/Pediatric Emergency Department/Trauma Resuscitation- Broward Health Medical Center
Broward Health Hospital District-Ft Lauderdale, FL
08.1996 - 03.2010
- Staff/Charge nurse in this high volume, high acuity ED.
- Excellent prioritization and organizational skills
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL05.2009
Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) -
Colorado State University-global
Aurora, CO05.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL05.1995
Skills
- Prioritization of tasks
- Patient care management
- Documentation management
- Critical patient management
- Integrated care facilitation
Certification
- FL-2980242 (compact)–CA-95344492–NY-877391–HI-123905
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC
Timeline
Staff RN-Jackson Memorial Post Anesthesia Recovery Unit
Jackson Health System-Miami Florida
07.2023 - Current
Agency RN- Newark Beth Israel Pediatric Emergency Department
Ava Healthcare-Travel Nurse (concurrent with Jackson Health System)
01.2023 - 04.2023
Agency RN-Jersey City Medical Center-Emergency Department
Ava Healthcare-Travel Nurse (concurrent with Jackson Health System)
01.2022 - 12.2022
Charge/Staff RN-Jackson North Emergency Department
Jackson Health System-Miami Florida
07.2019 - 07.2023
Urgent Care Supervisor
Baptist Health South Florida-Miami FL
06.2012 - 10.2015
Bed Placement Supervisor- Broward Health Medical Center
Broward Health Hospital District-Ft Lauderdale, FL
06.2010 - 06.2012
Staff Nurse - Peri-operative Area-Imperial Point Surgery Center
Broward Health Hospital District-Ft Lauderdale, FL
03.2010 - 06.2010
Staff Nurse – Adult/Pediatric Emergency Department/Trauma Resuscitation- Broward Health Medical Center
Broward Health Hospital District-Ft Lauderdale, FL
08.1996 - 03.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nova Southeastern University
Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) -
Colorado State University-global
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