Luke Laker
Summary
Compassionate Charge Nurse with over 2 years of patient care and advocacy within the Cardiac/Pulmonary unit. Highly skilled in charting, managing patient intake and monitoring patient care/outcomes. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient rapport to drive outcome goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac/Pulmonary Charge Nurse
St. Johns Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient treatment plans updated.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Mentored and supervised staff, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Assisted on the Rapid/Code Response Team.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Cardiac/Pulmonary Registered Nurse
St. Johns Hospital
02.2022 - Current
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Document accurate nursing records and patient data.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Accomplished safe and effective care to bypass, pacemaker, ablation, DCCV, and cardiac cath procedures.
- Accurately interpret and monitor for changes in cardiac rhythms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Patient Care Technician
St. Johns Hospital
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse noting changes from prior measurements.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Millikin University
Decatur, IL12.2021
High School Diploma -
Taylorville High School
Taylorville, IL06.2017
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Accurate Documentation
- Medication Distribution
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Medication Administration
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Staff Scheduling
- BLS/ACLS Certification
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 2022- Current
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Cardiac/Pulmonary Charge Nurse
St. Johns Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Cardiac/Pulmonary Registered Nurse
St. Johns Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
St. Johns Hospital
06.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Millikin University
High School Diploma -
Taylorville High School
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