Laura Church R.N., M.S.N.

Professional Summary

TO USE MY NURSING KNOWLEDGE, 17 YEARS OF HEALTH CARE EXPERIENCE AND PERSONALITY TO ENHANCE YOUR FACILITY; NEVER FORGETTING THAT THERE IS MUCH MORE TO LEARN AND ACCOMPLISH.

Education and Training

MAJOR NURSING B.S.N., R.N. DATE OF GRADUATION

MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY MASTERS OF NURSING ADMINISTRATION ***ANTICIPATED DATE OF GRADUATION: AUGUST MURFREESBORO, TN

TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY Select One NASHVILLE, TN

MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY MURFREESBORO, TN

Skill Highlights

Proven patience and self-discipline

Professional Experience

MISSIONPOINT HEALTH PARTNERS Health Partner for an accountable care organization; specializing in coaching 4 DRG's: CHF, COPD Nashville, TN

MIDDLE TENNESSEE MEDICAL CENTER

COMPLETE ASSESSMENTS, SPECIAL ATTENTION TO HEART AND LUNG SOUNDS.

TENNESSEE STATE VETERAN'S HOME

I OVERSEE THE WOUND PROGRAM, BY MONITORING AND PERFORMING WOUND CARE OF CHRONIC AND ACUTE SKIN CONDITIONS.

MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE ASSISTANT/ CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR

I ASSIST THE MAIN INSTRUCTORS IN TEACHING MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION, STARTING IV AND MAINTAINING PICC, CENTRAL LINES AND PORTS, IV PUSHES, GIVE INJECTIONS, PLACE FOLEY CATHETERS, APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION, REPORTING, WOUND CARE.

TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY CENTER

ADJUNCT TEACHER FOR THE L.P.N.

Conflict resolution

Personal and professional integrity

Relationship and team building

Effectively influences others

ADMINISTRATION OF VARIOUS MEDICATIONS (SEVERAL IVP).

BLOOD DRAWS, BLOOD ADMINISTRATION, WOUND CARE, WOUND VACS, AND MONITOR HEART RYTHMS.

VIA TELEMETRY MONITORS.

PROVIDE EDUCATION UPON DISCHARGE AND THROUGH OUT HOSPITAL STAYS.

MARCH 2006 TO PRESENT (FULL-TIME)/ from nov2007 to present (PRN).

CLINICALS AND CNT CLASSES.

I TAUGHT L.P.N.

CLINICALS TO HANG IV FLUIDS WITH PIGGY BACKS, ADMINISTER MEDS, CHANGE WOUND DRESSINGS, GIVE INJECTIONS, PLACE FOLEY CATHETERS, APPROPRIATE

2717 Galahad Drive, Murfreesboro, TN 37127 - 615-***-**** (H) - 615-***-**** (C)

MAY 9, 2009

2013

1998

1996

Cultural awareness and sensitivity Staff training and development

May 2013 to October 2013

November 2007 to June 2013

October 2010 to August 2011

January 2009 to August 2010

August 2008 to July 2009

Additional Information

MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY (3 CLASSES REMAINING) EXPERIENCE: MISSION POINT JUNE 2013 TO PRESENT TITLE: HEALTH PARTNER DUTIES: VISITING MEDICARE PATIENTS IN THE HOSPITALS TO ASSESS THEIR NEEDS AFTER DISCHARGE; GOAL IS TO PREVENT READMISSIONS. PRIMARILY FOCUSING ON CHRONIC DISEASES. PROVIDING EDUCATION TO EMPOWER PATIENTS TO BETTER CARE FOR THEMSELVES.

CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER WOMEN'S HOSPITAL

TITLE: R.N.

GOOD SAMARATIN R.N., PUBLIC RELATIONS NURSE, CASE MANAGEMENT, D.O.N. ANTIOCH, TN

TREATMENT NURSE, MEDICATION NURSE, CARE PLAN COORDINATOR, CASE MANAGER/RECRUITMENT (PUBLIC RELATIONS NURSE), I.

DOCUMENTATION. THE CNTS ARE INSTRUCTED ON BED SIDE CARE OF PATIENTS: BATHING, GROOMING, PERINEAL CARE, BED CHANGES (PT IN BED AND OUT OF BED), ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS, DOCUMENTATION, SKIN CARE, FEEDING, ETC.

PRE-OP/POST-OP NURSE PREPARING PATIENTS FOR THE SURGICAL AREA PRIMARILY SAME DAY SURGERIES; T&A, GYN SURGERIES GASTRICS, THYROIDS.

ALSO PREPARING PATIENTS TO GO HOME WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR CARE, ETC VANDERBILT HOME HEALTH SERVICE.

TITLE: R.N.

FIELD NURSE.

DUTIES: DRIVING TO VARIOUS HOMES AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES TO PROVIDE WOUND CARE, ADMINISTER IV MEDICATION, AND TEACH DIABETIC, CHF, AND OTHER DISEASE MAINTENANCE.

GOOD SAMARITAN HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER.

WENT TO HOSPITALS TO RECRUIT PATIENTS TO THE NURSING HOME, DIRECTOR OF NURSING. RESPONSIBLE FOR SCHEDULING PAYROLL, MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PAE'S FEB 2000 TO SEPT 2002 (PRN) DEBERRY SPECIAL NEEDS FACILITY TITLE: R.N. DUTIES: DISTRIBUTION OF MEDICATION TO INMATES, TREATMENTS, PRE-OP AND POST-OP CARE, ER ASSISTING.WOUND CARE PROVIDED. PRN JULY 1998 TO MARCH 2006 (REMAINED PRN AND MOVED TO BAYLOR) HARPETH TERRACE CONVALESCENT CENTER TITLE: R.N. DUTIES: TO ADMINISTER MEDICATIONS, TREATMENTS OF NUMEROUS SKIN CONDITIONS, R.O.M., CHARTING, CHARGE, AID CNT IF NEEDED. EVENTUALLY CHANGED TO BAYLOR POSITION IN OCTOBER OF 2005 ACTIVITIES: YOUTH MINISTRY, CHURCH CHOIR, ATHLETICS AND STYLING HAIR

October 2003 to August 2008

March 2001 to October 2003

January 2000 to October 2003

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