LAURA J. FICK

**** *. ******* **. ~ Jackson, MI *9203

517-***-**** ac9l8r@r.postjobfree.com

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.

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