LOUISE ABARA, BSN, RN, AMB-BC
Kathleen,GA
Summary
Adaptable and experienced Registered Nurse leveraging over 25 years in patient care and technological skills to effectively manage and optimize health information systems. Collaborates effectively with multidisciplinary teams to accomplish dynamic initiatives and improves health systems and quality of care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse / Relief Charge Nurse
Emory Healthcare / Houston Healthcare
07.2022 - Current
- Serve as relief charge nurse, supporting clinical operations and staff coordination.
- Coordinated clinical operations and supported staff as relief charge nurse.
- Precepted newly hired nurses and nursing students, enhancing their clinical skills.
- Acted as clinical resource for workflow and EHR-related inquiries, improving team efficiency.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Houston Healthcare
09.2019 - 07.2022
- Delivered comprehensive ambulatory nursing care, encompassing triage, medication administration, IV therapy, procedures, and patient education to enhance patient outcomes.
- Supported inpatient COVID-19 care for nine weeks, contributing to critical nursing efforts during the pandemic.
- Pursued LPN-to-BSN bridge education while employed, advancing professional qualifications to improve nursing practice.
Licensed Practical Nurse
35th Medical Operations Squadron
10.2016 - 05.2019
- Led the team within the pediatric clinic.
- Facilitated clinical workflow through patient screening, medication and vaccine administration, and collaborative procedures.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to support safe, consistent care.
- Assessed vital signs and documented clinical observations in electronic health records.
- Coordinated treatment plans with registered nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams.
Medical Support Assistant
31st Medical Operations Squadron
05.2013 - 04.2016
- Coordinated clinical operations across Family Health, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Educational and Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS), and Audiology to enhance patient care delivery.
- Managed patient registration, referrals, and medical records while optimizing provider schedules for improved patient flow.
- Functioned as a patient portal superuser, delivering initial guidance in healthcare technology and user support.
Licensed Practical Nurse
McChord Medical Clinic
11.2009 - 05.2012
- Delivered primary care nursing support in Patient-Centered Medical Home, enhancing care for over 1,200 patients.
- Assisted with patient screening, vital signs, procedures, treatments, medication administration, and immunizations.
- Supported Women’s Health Clinic during staffing shortages, efficiently adapting to diverse patient care and clinical workflow demands.
- Conducted annual N95 fit testing and provided monthly infection control education as the clinic’s infection control monitor.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Multicare Health Systems
10.2008 - 11.2009
- Assisted three primary care providers in delivering comprehensive patient care in family practice.
- Conducted patient screenings, assisted with procedures, administered treatments, medications, and immunizations to ensure comprehensive patient management.
- Represented the clinic in safety matters by attending monthly safety meetings.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fayetteville Family Medical Care
09.2007 - 09.2008
- Delivered nursing support in family practice and extended/acute care settings to enhance patient care.
- Conducted patient screenings, assisted with procedures, administered treatments, medications, and immunizations to ensure comprehensive patient management.
- Collected and processed laboratory specimens for point-of-care testing to facilitate timely diagnosis and treatment.
Medical Assistant
Spectrum Healthcare System
10.2003 - 09.2005
- Supported providers in delivering primary care to 1,500 patients in Family Practice Clinic.
- Conducted patient screenings and assisted in procedures, medication administration, and treatments.
- Acted as the Information Systems point of contact for the Raptor Team, supporting staff with information-system and technology-related needs.
Aerospace Medical Service Technician
U.S. Air Force Reserve Command
10.1999 - 05.2005
- Maintained health and readiness of Airlift Wing personnel during peacetime operations.
- Directed operations at the Immunizations Clinic as Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) and provided leadership to the team.
- Provided care to service members in 100-bed aeromedical staging facility during wartime operations.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Informatics
Albany State University
Albany, GA12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Albany State University
Albany, GA07-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Albany State University
Albany, GA05-2022
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, NC08-2007
Skills
- Workflow optimization
- Clinical process knowledge
- Epic Electronic health records
- Clinical documentation
- Patient care initiatives
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Communication and presentation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Conflict resolution
Accomplishments
- Hospital Clinical Employee of the Quarter – 3rd Quarter 2022 – Houston Healthcare
- 35th Medical Group Civilian Category I of the Quarter – 4th Quarter 2018 – Misawa AB, Japan
- 35th Medical Group Civilian Category I of the Year – 2017 – Misawa AB, Japan
- 35th Medical Group Civilian Category I of the Quarter – 4th Quarter 2017 – Misawa AB, Japan
- 35th Medical Group Civilian Category I of the Quarter – 1st Quarter 2017 – Misawa AB, Japan
- 31st Medical Operations Squadron Civilian Category I of the Quarter – 3rd Quarter 2015 – Aviano AB, Italy
- 31st Medical Operations Squadron Civilian Category I of the Year – 2014 – Aviano AB, Italy
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association
- Georgia Nurses Association
- American Nursing Informatics Association
Certification
- Georgia Multistate Registered Nurse License – RN312235
- Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification – AMB-BC
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse / Relief Charge Nurse
Emory Healthcare / Houston Healthcare
07.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Houston Healthcare
09.2019 - 07.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
35th Medical Operations Squadron
10.2016 - 05.2019
Medical Support Assistant
31st Medical Operations Squadron
05.2013 - 04.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
McChord Medical Clinic
11.2009 - 05.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
Multicare Health Systems
10.2008 - 11.2009
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fayetteville Family Medical Care
09.2007 - 09.2008
Medical Assistant
Spectrum Healthcare System
10.2003 - 09.2005
Aerospace Medical Service Technician
U.S. Air Force Reserve Command
10.1999 - 05.2005
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Central Carolina Community College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Albany State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Albany State University
Master of Science - Nursing Informatics
Albany State University