Laurie Northland

Email: aboucg@r.postjobfree.com

Address:

City: Laporte City

State: IA

Zip: 50651

Country: USA

Phone: 319-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

Responsible nurse with excellent communication skills demonstrated by 12 years of experience in alternative and traditional health care.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Don Bosco High School, Gilbertville IA 1/2001 to 5/1999 (Science, Math, and Art)

High School Dipolma from UNI, Gilbertville IA 1/2001 to 10/2012

High School Dipolma from Carlson College of Massage Therapy, Gilbertville IA 1/2001 to 10/2012

High School Dipolma from Hawkeye Community College, Gilbertville IA 1/2001 to 10/2012

Job History / Details:

Professional Summary

Responsible nurse with excellent communication skills demonstrated by 12 years of experience in alternative and traditional health care.

Licenses

Registered nurse and licensed Massage Therapist in IA, class A CDL with double, triple, and tanker endorsements, CPR with BLS, Dependent adult and child abuse, CCDI training, HIPPA and OSHA training.

Skill Highlights

Geriatric treatment

Dedicated hospice care provider

Patient and family advocacy

Psych and mental health care

Pediatric nursing

Family planning services

STD counseling and care

OB/GYN experience

Newborn education

Wound cleaning/care

Familiarity with disease management programs

Infection control standards

Specimen collection/processing

Flow sheet charting

Computerized charting

Culturally competent care

Fluent in ASL,Spanish,Bosnian

Organizational skills

Problem resolution

Professional bedside manner

Feeding assistance

Foley catheter insertion/removal

Medical terminology

Supervisory duties

Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines

Professional Experience

February 2012 to Current

Windsor NRC Cedar Falls, IA

RN

I started as an LPN and now function as an RN working nights. I'm in charge of as many as 60 residents and 3 CNAs at a time. I pass medication, manage SNF and wound care, communicate with doctors and families, educate, admit and discharge, provide hospice care, document, supervise, and much more. I am familiar with feeding tubes, foley's, colostomies, diabetic care, Alzheimer's, pressure wounds, and death.

June 2011 to December 2011

Hair Biz Waterloo, IA

Massage Therapist

I advertised myself to existing salon customers and performed Swedish, Deep Tissue, Infant, Hot Stone, and Chair massages. I assisted with the front desk making appointments, managing the phone, and assisting with crowd control.

August 2009 to July 2010

Home Instead Senior Care Waterloo, IA

Home Health Aid

I adapted to client needs by assisting with health, family, and home concerns. I cooked, cleaned, bathed, clothed, and entertained as requested.

August 2008 to August 2009

Darling International Waterloo, IA

Route Truck Driver

I drove a 7 speed Mack truck with hydraulic systems. I managed Floyd and Mitchell counties picking up dead animals from farms and lockers. I adapted my route as needed to be the most efficient. I maintained my truck, a clean driving record, and positive relationships with customers and companies.

March 2005 to June 2008

World Trucking Elgin, IL

OTR Driver

I drove 6-10 hours a day as a team across the country. I maintained the truck, performed duties for my family, and maintained relationships with companies. I followed directions, managed the phone, worked with shipping and receiving teams, as well as cooking and cleaning.

February 2004 to February 2005

Harmony House Waterloo, IA

Prevocational Aid

I ran programs with residents to increase their cognitive, emotional, and motor skills. I charted and participated in the making of care plans. I managed groups of 5 while staying on task and managing adverse behaviors. I also helped resident's perform ADL's while working with lifts and assistive devices.

Education and Training

1999 Don Bosco High School Gilbertville, IA

High School Diploma Science, Math, and Art

2000 UNI Cedar Falls, IA

credit Art and General

2001 Carlson College of Massage Therapy Stone City, IA

Diploma Massage

2012 Hawkeye Community College Waterloo, IA

Associate of Applied Science Nursing

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