Laura Callahan
Cleveland
Summary
Registered nurse with extensive experience in intermediate care nursing, specializing in advanced cardiac conditions. Proficient in hemodynamic monitoring and critical infusion management, contributing to improved patient outcomes. Committed to staff development as a preceptor, enhancing team performance and knowledge sharing.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff RN - Woody Stewart Heart Failure unit
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Gainesville
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive care for patients with decompensated heart failure and complex conditions, including LVADs and Swan-Ganz catheters.
- Managed critical infusions of Levophed, Milrinone, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Precedex, Cardene, Diltiazem, Remodulin, and Amiodarone to support hemodynamic stability in patients with severe cardiac conditions.
- Monitored patients following cardiac procedures such as left and right heart catheterization, TAVR, pacemaker, and ICD implantation.
- Assessed patient conditions and monitored behaviors, providing timely observations to supervising physicians to inform treatment decisions.
- Precepted new hires to facilitate training and integration.
Staff RN - Med/Surg and IMC
Whitman Hospital
Colfax
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Delivered nursing care to patients across various critical access hospital settings, including med/surg, PCU, post-partum, and ER.
- Provided Phase 2 post op care to patients ensuring proper anesthesia recovery and return to baseline vitals prior to discharge.
- Monitored and managed multiple intravenous drips, including levophed, nitroglycerin, amiodarone, cardizem, and insulin.
- Identified changes in patient conditions and coordinated timely transfers to higher-level care facilities.
- Responded effectively to code blue and rapid response calls to ensure patient safety.
- Precepted new-hire nurses, facilitating smoother onboarding and training.
- Participated in nurse staffing and nursing practice committees, contributing to enhancements in operational standards.
Travel Nurse - Medical Surgical Unit
Axis Medical Staffing
Redmond
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Provided direct care for 4-6 patients with diverse illnesses, facilitating recovery from surgical procedures.
Travel Nurse - Medical Oncology/Intermediate Care
Tailored Healthcare
Greenville
06.2018 - 11.2018
- Delivered comprehensive care for four patients with complex oncologic and hematologic conditions, effectively monitoring severe electrolyte imbalances and cardiac arrhythmias.
- Supported physicians during bedside procedures such as thoracentesis, bone marrow biopsies, and central line insertions, enhancing procedural efficiency.
- Coordinated management of multiple IV drips and enteral and parenteral feedings to ensure optimal patient nutrition.
- Performed venous lab draws, central line dressing changes, tracheostomy care, and complex wound care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including physical therapists, occupational therapists, and social workers for comprehensive patient care.
Travel Nurse - Telemetry
Vero RN
Guam
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Provided care for 5 patients with cardiac and medical conditions, including MI, multi-vessel coronary disease, CHF, aortic aneurysms, strokes, and head traumas, ensuring comprehensive treatment plans.
- Managed patients on cardiac drips including Cardizem and Amiodarone, monitoring responses to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
- Managed patients with trach vents, bipap, external pacemakers, and continuous eeg.
- Delivered patient care in resource-limited environments, adapting to challenges while maintaining high standards of care.
Staff Nurse - MS/Tele/Oncology
Franciscan St. Margaret Health
Dyer
02.2015 - 08.2017
Staff Nurse – Med/Tele Unit
IU Health La Porte Hospital
La Porte
02.2014 - 03.2015
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL01-2013
Skills
- Heart failure management
- Cardiac assessment
- Hemodynamic and cardiac monitoring
- Cardiac procedures
- post anesthesia care
- IV therapy
- Infection control
- Cardiac patient education
- Precepting and team collaboration
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PCCN
Timeline
Staff RN - Woody Stewart Heart Failure unit
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Staff RN - Med/Surg and IMC
Whitman Hospital
10.2021 - 05.2023
Travel Nurse - Medical Surgical Unit
Axis Medical Staffing
08.2019 - 11.2019
Travel Nurse - Medical Oncology/Intermediate Care
Tailored Healthcare
06.2018 - 11.2018
Travel Nurse - Telemetry
Vero RN
09.2017 - 04.2018
Staff Nurse - MS/Tele/Oncology
Franciscan St. Margaret Health
02.2015 - 08.2017
Staff Nurse – Med/Tele Unit
IU Health La Porte Hospital
02.2014 - 03.2015
Associates Degree - Nursing
Moraine Valley Community College