Sally LaPlante
Newberg,OR
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Driven Registered Nurse with 38 years of experience caring for patients within Critical Care setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets.
Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 38 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN (retired)
Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center
Tualatin, OR
12.1982 - 05.2009
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Stroke Coordinator
Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center
Tualatin, OR
- Collaborated with community organizations to promote awareness about stroke prevention and rehabilitation services available.
- Maintained records of all patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
- Conducted assessments of stroke patients to monitor progress and determine appropriate interventions.
- Assisted with research projects related to improving quality of life after a stroke.
- Reviewed imaging results from CT scans and MRIs that were used in diagnosis of strokes.
- Monitored current treatments for strokes, including medications, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy.
- Provided instruction on symptom management and prevention techniques to stroke survivors and their families.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings with other healthcare providers involved in treating stroke patients.
- Educated staff members on the signs and symptoms of strokes so they can be identified quickly in an emergency situation.
- Coordinated with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals on the care plan for stroke patients.
- Developed protocols for responding quickly and effectively to acute strokes within the hospital setting.
- Attended conferences related to advances in treatment options for those affected by strokes.
- Advised members of the medical team regarding best practices in managing post-stroke complications such as dysphagia or depression.
- Improve policies and procedures through development, implementation, revision and evaluation of new protocols.
- Introduced new departmental policies and oriented staff to facilitate adoption of changes.
- Improved research-based approaches through participation in research and evidence-based clinical audits.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
- Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
- Planned and implemented programs for health care or medical facilities supporting personnel administration and training.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Maine At Presque Isle
Presque Isle, ME05-1981
LPN - Nursing Practice
Northern Maine Community College
Presque Isle, ME05-1974
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Discharge Planning
- Health Promotion
- Quality Improvement
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Emergency Response
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Care Planning
- Chart Updating
- Data Collection
- Critical Care
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Treatment Planning
- Medication and IV Administration
- Patient Discharge
- Patient Assessment
- Team Coordination
- Medical Evaluation
- Emotional Awareness
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Ventilator Care
- IV Setup
- Medication Distribution
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Direct Patient Care
- [Software] Use
- Immunization Skills
- Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Cardiac Care
- HIPAA Education
- Coordinating Referrals
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Assessments
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Procedure Preparations
- SBAR Communication
- Licensed RN
- Sterilization Techniques Mastery
- Taking Vitals
- Epic EHR Management
- Emotional Intelligence
- Feeding Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Documenting Vitals
- Diagnostic Tools Experience
- Family Education
- Flow Sheet Charting
- Patient Care
- Family and Patient Support
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Patient Care Planning
- Evaluations
- Indirect Patient Care
- Patient Evaluation
- Staff Supervision
- Follow-Up Calls
- Patient Counseling
- Palliative and Pain Management
Affiliations
Avid reader, gardener. Traveling with Motorhome.
Trips to Maine and Central America.
Cruises to Alaska and Western Carribean
Volunteering at local food bank
Volunteering with Medical Reserve Core (MRC) to administer COVID vaccinations thro-out Yamhill County in 2021
Accomplishments
- ACLS
- BLS ( also taught for a few years)
- Preceptor/ Mentor
Certification
- CCRN Critical Care RN certification from 1988 to 2009
- CNRN Certified Neurosciences RN from 2010-2019
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN (retired)
Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center
12.1982 - 05.2009
Stroke Coordinator
Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Maine At Presque Isle
LPN - Nursing Practice
Northern Maine Community College
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