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Laurie A. Marshall

Weeki Wachee,FL

Summary

Licensed Practical Nurse offering 40+ years of experience in the field, with expertise in surgical services. Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, obtaining medical information and carrying out interventions and treatments as ordered by physicians. Effectively working within interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement and adjust interventions. Excellent communication and prioritization skills. Background in clinic and hospital settings.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Bonati Spine Institute
02.2003 - Current
  • Answer incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns. Conduct post-operative follow-up calls.
  • Evaluate and document patient medical histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team to address patients' needs. Follow care plans as ordered by physician.
  • Provide pre- and post-operative patient education.
  • Assist physicians with patients surgical and MRI discussions.
  • Evaluate surgical incisions, removal of surgical drains, cleaning and dressing wounds.
  • Assess vital signs and review patient history including medications, medical diagnoses, past conservative or surgical treatments.
  • Conduct home visits as needed to provide continuation of care.
  • Accurately document within patient electronic medical records, reviewing and updating as needed.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Winchester Hospital
01.1986 - 01.2003
  • Provide care for pre-operative patients to include patient education, administering pre-operative medications, and prepping patients to enter the operating room.
  • Communicate with interdisciplinary team to ensure all preparations are in place, accurately document pre-operative assessments including informed consents.
  • Verify correct procedure and patient identity. Witness patient/physician marking of surgical site.
  • Monitor and provide care for post-operative patients including orthopedic, vascular, thoracic, urology, and general surgery.
  • Ensure patients are responding to treatments and recovering from surgeries as expected. Skilled at identifying post-operative surgical complications and intervening appropriately.

Licensed Practical Nurse (Per Diem)

Woburn Nursing Center
01.1986 - 01.1992
  • Supervise certified nursing assistants and effectively delegate care tasks within their scope of practice.
  • Monitor vital signs, identify changes in patient health status and notify physicians in a timely manner.
  • Conduct medication administration, wound care, and provide patient education.
  • Provide comprehensive care for patients with co-morbidities, adjusting care plans as needed within scope of practice to improve patient outcomes.
  • Initiate coordination of care including speech therapy, occupational/physical therapy, outside specialty care services.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

Tewksbury Hospital School of Nursing
Tewksbury, MA
01-1985

Skills

  • Patient care and conducting assessments
  • Comprehensive pre-op and post-op care
  • Care coordination and collaboration with interdisciplinary team
  • Patient education and advocacy

Certification

Basic Life Support, American Heart Association- Expires May 2025

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Bonati Spine Institute
02.2003 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Winchester Hospital
01.1986 - 01.2003

Licensed Practical Nurse (Per Diem)

Woburn Nursing Center
01.1986 - 01.1992

Licensed Practical Nurse

Tewksbury Hospital School of Nursing

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