BSN, RN

Laura A. DeFina, BSN, RN

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www.linkedin.com/in/lauraadefinarn ************@*****.*** Registered Nurse Professional Profile

Patient focused and results oriented Registered Nurse backed by diverse demonstrated experience in the delivery and management of evidence based care in multifaceted healthcare settings. Reliable and hardworking professional with exceptional critical thinking and clinical judgement skills; adept at treating patients both independently and collaboratively utilizing the most modern approaches to medical practice. Committed to partnering with patients and their families and empowering individuals to be actively engaged in their health and wellness journey. Accomplished clinical leader praised for the ability to train new professionals, streamline processes, and consistently enhance the patient care experience. Eager to build upon prior healthcare experiences to assume a Registered Nurse role and to contribute to safe, quality care for individuals and communities. Areas of Training and Experience Include:

• School Nursing & Community

Health

• Patient Education, Safety &

Advocacy

• OR: Circulating & Scrub Nurse

Experience

• Staff Training & Professional

Development

• Plastic and Reconstructive

Surgeries

• Admissions & Discharge

Planning

• Healthcare Leadership

Experience

• Pre-, Intra- & Post

Operative Care

• Quality Assurance &

Control

• General Surgery

•Comprehensive Health

Assessments

•Effective Case Management

Strategies

•Therapeutic and Preventative

Care

•Regulatory Compliance

Requirements

• Peripheral Vascular Surgery

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Wagner College, Staten Island, NY Continuing Elected Education Class Orator and Professional of Graduating Development Nursing Class Ceremony University at Albany School of Public Health, Public Health Program Johns Licensure Hopkins and Certifications University Bloomberg School of Public Health, COVID-19 Contact Tracing New York State Board of Nursing, Registered Professional Nurse License, (Current) Florida State Board of Nursing, Registered Professional Nurse License, (Current) American Heart Association, BLS Certification, (Current) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COPPER BEECH MIDDLE SCHOOL, Yorktown Heights, NY 2013 – Present Registered Professional Nurse

Influential in maximizing the potential for learning and academic success by providing compassionate care for 1300+ middle school students and staff members with potential and previously diagnosed acute, episodic, chronic, emergent and non-emergent health concerns. Implement PCP generated care plans to encourage continued treatment compliance and effective condition management; recognized for strengths in clinical decision making, flexibility, and adaptability to care for students with diabetes, seizures, and other underlying medical conditions. Develop and deliver educational seminars for students with an emphasis on healthy lifestyle choices, preventative care awareness, self-management and advocacy strategies, and normal human development to support individuals in achieving and maintaining peak levels of health and wellness. Maintain and secure student health records; ensure full compliance with immunization requirements and adjudicate the ability for youth to safely participate in physical education and extracurricular activities with minimal associated risks. Seamlessly facilitate hearing, vision, and scoliosis screenings for students; interpret findings and collaborate with appropriate professionals to recommend therapeutic interventions to optimize student outcomes. Consult and confer with the CMO, School District Administration, Primary Care Providers, teachers, and families to promote health and maintain safety full supporting student success. Ensure that all clinical and administrative procedures are completed in compliance with district protocols and rigorous standards for professional practice.

• Played a pivotal role in providing hands on training and support for colleagues upon the implementation of a new computerized charting system.

• Promoted health and wellbeing of all staff, students, and community members and implemented healthy programs as an engaged participant on the district’s wellness committee.

• Actively contributed to the Safety Committee in support of creating and maintaining a safe environment for students and staff in the schools.

• Collaborated with district leaders to develop and implement Covid-19 testing protocols; educated colleagues on appropriate safety measures and how to successfully complete Covid-19 tests.

LAKELAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, Shrub Oak, NY 2010 – 2013 Full Time “Float” Registered Professional Nurse

Exercised strengths in flexibility, adaptability, diplomacy, communication, leadership and patient care experience to cultivate an environment across the districts eight elementary, middle, and high schools, serving more than 1200 students, promoting health and safety of each individual while maintaining a commitment to holistic wellbeing, academic success, and lifelong achievement. Utilized the full scope of the nursing process to intervene and provide compassionate care for minor injuries or illnesses experienced by students and staff. Empowered students to be active and engaged participants in their health journey by recommending preventative health activities and facilitating positive responses to normal human development. Instrumental in monitoring student medical records and evaluating fitness for school admission, and participation in sports or physical education. Proactively contributed to screening efforts for hearing, vision, and scoliosis to support early identification of health concerns and facilitated referrals for higher level care, when needed, to improve outcomes. Collaborated with the Chief Medical Officer, District Administrators, PCPs, Teachers, and Parents to evaluate student needs, recommend interventions, and articulate the important of healthy choices to support each student in achieving their greatest level of academic success. Maintained and secured electronic clinical documentation assuring full compliance with district policies, state laws, and federal mandated healthcare practices.

• Sought out by supervisors to assume the lead role at two schools in the district after unanticipated vacancies mid-year.

Additional work experience as a Substitute Registered Professional Nurse with Lakeland Central School District and Montauk Union Free School District New York University Langone Medical Center, NY – Registered Nurse, Senior Nurse Clinician 1987-2002

• Post-Operative Surgical Unit Emphasizing Adult Cardiac Critical Care/Telemetry

• Senior Nurse Clinician: Main Operating Room and Resource Nurse: In-Service Education for OR and Ambulatory Services

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Nurses Association

National Association of School Nurses

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