LAURA J. FICK
**** *. ******* **. ~ Jackson, MI *9203
517-***-**** ***********@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS
Dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner student expected to graduate and certify June 2018 with more than 20 years of nursing experience.
Strong diagnostic skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patients and families.
Self-motivated professional with a commitment to providing quality nursing care.
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner, Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor, MI Expected Graduation June 2018
Bachelor of Science, Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 1995
Associate of Science, Nursing, Jackson College, Jackson, MI, 1993
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Advanced Practice Nurse – American Association of Nurse Practitioners (Expected June 2018)
Registered Nurse – State of Michigan (1995)
Chemo Certification – Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (Current)
BLS, BCLS, PALS, NALS Certifications – Sparrow Hospital (Current)
Advanced Practice Skills and Procedures – Advance Practice Prep
NPACE Primary Care Conference
STUDENT CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
CENTER FOR FAMILY HEALTH, Jackson, MI
Preceptor: Bridget Thomas, FNP
Pediatrics – 125 hours
COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER, Brooklyn, MI
Preceptor: Dr. Gene Kielhorn
Primary Care – 125 hours
MEDPLUS URGENT CARE, Brooklyn, MI
Preceptor: Dr. William Leppert
Primary/Urgent Care – 125 hours
ALLIANCE OBSTECTRICS & GYNECOLOGY, Lansing, MI
Preceptor: Jennifer Thomas, FNP
Obstetrics & Gynecology – 100 hours
ALLEGIANCE OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, Jackson, MI
Preceptor: Jessica Hull, FNP
Behavioral Mental Health – 100 hours
ADVANCED PAIN SOLUTIONS, Ionia, MI
Preceptor: Amy Roy, FNP
Pain Clinic – 50 hours
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SPARROW HOSPITAL, Lansing, MI 2016-Present
Pediatric Outpatient Surgery (POPS) Nurse
Provide care for patients from birth to young adulthood before, during, and after a variety of elective and urgent surgical procedures.
Assisted with sedations, chemotherapy infusion, blood products transfusion, central line dressing changes, and presurgical telephone triage.
Effectively communicates and quickly builds rapport with both children and their parents.
SPARROW HOSPITAL, Lansing, MI 1995-2016
Neonatal Intensive Care Staff Nurse
Assess, implement, and evaluate individual patient care in a regional 33-bed level III Neonatal ICU. Administered lifesaving interventions. Educate patients’ families according to assessed needs and act as a liaison between members of the health care team, the patient, and patient’s family.
Consistently asked to primary care by patient families due to high reputation in the NICU.
Served as Charge Nurse responsible for nursing assignments, preparing schedules, overseeing admissions and discharges, and monitoring and ordering medicines and supplies.
Mentored and trained new associates and students.
NORTHWEST SCHOOL DISTRICT, Jackson, MI 2008-2016
School Nurse, Per Diem
Provide nursing care and physical screening to students; assess students and implement first aid measures for students as needed.
Advocate for the physical, emotional, mental, and social health of students.
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH CENTER, Ann Arbor, MI 1998-2001
Pediatric Float Nurse
Provide patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in multiple units including Pediatrics and Pediatric ICU.
Collaborated with other members of the health care delivery team to deliver quality health care.
ALLEGIANCE HOSPICE HOME, Jackson, MI 2012-2014
Per Diem Staff Nurse
Provide care and pain management to terminally ill patients, providing support and comfort according to individual patient’s needs.
Called upon compassion and interpersonal skills to provide emotional support to patients.