Laura E. Altschul-Erdo, R.N., BSN CSN-NJ

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Summary of Qualifications

Background encompasses more than 25 years of nursing experience with skills and qualifications in the areas of patient care management, clinical supervision and quality assurance. A responsible, enthusiastic health care professional with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. A successful record of achieving patient care objectives through persistent effort, attention to detail, and strong follow through. Proven leadership qualities able to direct, motivate, and supervise personnel to achieve maximum productivity.

Professional Experience

Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ 1995- 2020

Staff Nurse – Operating Room, 2000-2020

Serve as a Circulating Nurse and scrub nurse for various procedures in general surgery, urology, vascular, orthopedics, neurological, and plastic and reconstructive surgery: maintained knowledge of all surgical disciplines and physician’ procedural preference.

Perform all pre-operative and post-operative procedures to all age groups including preparation of patients in the operating room.

Serves as a member of a multi-disciplinary team: work closely with physicians, anesthesiologists, nurses, technicians and other health care professionals to ensure that all clinical objectives are achieved.

Obtained certification in all specialties. Member of AORN NJSNA.

Staff Nurse – Cardiopulmonary Unit, and Intensive Care 1996-2000

Coordinated and performed all aspects of patient care and case management on a 32-bed cardiopulmonary Unit. Became certified in this specialty.

Conducted patient assessments and developed nursing care plans; interfaced extensively with physicians, case managers, physical therapy, and dietary to coordinate and implement treatment plans. Educated Patients in dealing with their disease process.

Administered cardiac medications, assisted in cardio versions; ACLS, IV insertion, and an active participant in the emergency response team. Designated Charge nurse and selected to floats to intensive care units..

Served as a charge nurse.

Responsible for all phases of Patient care on a 16-bed with total patient care of 2-3 patients.

Became ventilator certified, ABG certified, and peritoneal dialysis certified.

Staff Nurse- Medical Surgical Unit 1995

Education

Graduate of Red Bank Catholic High School.

Charles E Gregory, Diploma Perth Amboy, NJ, 1995

Monmouth University, BSN, School Nurse Certification, West Long Branch, NJ -2005

School Nurse Certification 2006