LAURA KATE AKIN
Graff
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience in emergency care at WELLSTAR SPALDING. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective triage and advanced medication administration. Skilled in clinical documentation and patient education, fostering strong family support during critical situations. Committed to delivering high-quality care in fast-paced environments.
Experienced with patient triage and emergency intervention. Utilizes critical thinking and rapid response to manage acute medical situations effectively. Knowledge of advanced life support techniques and emergency protocols ensures optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
WELLSTAR SPALDING
05.2010 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Prevented potential medication errors by diligently verifying orders, double-checking dosages, and administering medications according to established protocols.
- Provided valuable support to families during critical situations by offering emotional support, answering questions, and assisting with decision-making processes related to their loved one''s care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
GORDON COLLEGE
Barnesville, GA05-2010
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Triage procedures
- Clinical documentation
- Emergency response
- Patient education
- Family support
- Team collaboration
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Effective communication
- EKG interpretation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency triage
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Medication and IV administration
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Cardiac monitors
- Direct patient care
- Diagnostic test ordering
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
WELLSTAR SPALDING
05.2010 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
GORDON COLLEGE
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