Care plan management
Hi, I’m
Laura Cupps
Registered Nurse (RN)
Ocean Springs,MS
Summary
Dedicated Oncology Staff Registered Nurse with proven expertise in patient-focused care and chronic disease management honed at Memorial Hospital Gulfport. Excelled in developing individualized care plans and providing emotional support, showcasing strong clinical judgment and empathy. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective collaboration and acute care expertise.
Overview
4
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification
Work History
Memorial Hospital Gulfport
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
06.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for oncology patients, promoting optimal treatment outcomes.
- Developed effective time management strategies that allowed for efficient prioritization of tasks within fast-paced oncology unit environment, ensuring timely completion of essential duties without compromising patient care quality.
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient assessments, interventions, progress notes, and discharge planning activities in electronic medical records systems.
- Facilitated seamless patient transitions between inpatient and outpatient settings, collaborating with case managers, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal continuity of care for oncology patients.
- Provided emotional support for oncology patients experiencing distress related to their diagnoses or treatments, utilizing active listening skills and empathetic communication techniques.
Memorial Hospital
Student Nurse
10.2022 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to RN.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Ocean Springs Hospital
Student Nurse
10.2020 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community CollegeBiloxi, MS
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
08.2020 - 05.2023
Skills
Medication Administration
Bedside charting
Patient Assessment
Patient and family advocacy
Strong clinical judgment
Chronic disease management
Acute care expertise
Patient-focused care
Volunteer Experiences
(2015-2017) Brought communion for church members in the Ocean Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center
Certification
06-2022
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital Gulfport
06.2023 - Current
Student Nurse
Memorial Hospital
10.2022 - 12.2022
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
06-2022
Student Nurse
Ocean Springs Hospital
10.2020 - 05.2022
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
08.2020 - 05.2023
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