Laura Waggoner RN, BSN
Louisville, KY 40031
Phone: 502-***-****
Cell: 502-***-****
E-Mail: ********@*****.***
Professional Background
RN BSN with over 10 years diverse experience in healthcare.
Skilled in
• Dialysis Nursing
• Level III NICU
• Mother/Baby Couplet Care
• Well Baby Nursery
Collaboration
• Collaborates with physicians and those in other medical disciplines to plan and implement
patient care.
• Collaborates with those in the community to gather information and resources for patients
and families.
Patient Care
• Delivers compassionate care that exceeds hospital requirements as evidenced by
receiving four Better Care Awards.
• Successfully provides quality care to patients and their families
Patient Advocacy
• Explains treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician
instructions to families
• Skilled in communication as well as gaining trust with patients and families in order to help
them meet wellness goals
Professional Experience
September 2004--present
• Norton Healthcare-Suburban Hospital, Louisville, KY
RN-NICU Level II/III
--Coordinates care for High Risk Neonates with Neonatologists, Respiratory
Therapists, Dietitians, Social Services, and Speech Therapy.
--Experienced in caring for families of diverse backgrounds and ethnicities
--Placed in position of relief charge nurse for the unit
--Experienced at gathering community resources and information for families
June 2003 July 2004
• Fresenius Medical Care, Louisville, KY
RN-Dialysis
--Dialysis nurse in the East Broadway Clinic in Louisville. Coordinated care with
several healthcare disciplines for patients receiving dialysis.
--Gathered information and resources for dialysis patients to help them maintain health
and wellness
May 2002 July 2003
• Norton Healthcare--Norton Hospital, Louisville, KY
RN-Postpartum Nurse
--Coordinated care for mothers and their new babies.
--Clinical care for mothers after birth
--Educated families on care for themselves and their babies.
June 2001 to May 2002
• Tenet Healthcare--Brookwood Medical Center, Birmingham, AL
RN-Couplet Care Nurse
--Provided care for mothers and their babies after the birth.
--Placed in charge of several high profile individuals from the community and their new families.
--Educated new mothers and families on how to care for themselves and their new babies.
Education and Training
2001 University of Alabama at Birmingham – Ranked 14th top nursing school in the country.
(Higher than Johns Hopkins and Vanderbilt)
Birmingham, AL, USA
Nursing Major
Graduated with Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
1997-1998 University of Louisville
Louisville, KY, USA
Nursing Major
1994-1998 University of Louisville
Louisville, KY, USA
Undergraduate Studies and Physical Therapy Major
Certifications
--Registered Nurse - State of Kentucky
--BLS - Basic Life Support
--NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Affiliations
--Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)
--American Nurses Association (ANA)