Abby Laity
Sinking Spring,PA
Summary
Accomplished RN Unit Manager with a proven track, enhancing patient care through quality improvement and clinical judgment. Expert in IV insertion and wound care, I've led teams to excel in high-pressure environments, significantly improving patient outcomes. Renowned for compassion, my leadership directly contributed to successful state inspections and patient satisfaction.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Unit Manager
Complete Care/Genesis
12.2012 - 03.2023
- Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Oversaw RNs, LPNs, nursing aides on a 64 bed long term care unit
- Collaborated with CRNP as part of wound team to assess, document and recommended changes needed for all wounds in facility
- Assisted/lead team for yearly state inspections including assisting in developing any required action plans
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Reading Hospital
01.2005 - 11.2011
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Took records of birthdates and times, baby weights, lengths, head circumferences and APGAR scores.
- Liaised with members of healthcare team to assess and coordinate patient discharge planning needs.
- Assisted doctors in monitoring baby and mother health during labor.
RN Unit Manager
Manor Care
01.1994 - 12.2004
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Oversaw RNs, LPNs, and nursing aides on a 60 bed medicare unit
- Created customized care plans, working with staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality
- Performed assessments following RAI manual to complete required MDS assessments
Education
Registered Nurse -
Reading Hospital School of Nursing
Reading, PA1996
Skills
- Quality improvement
- Compassion and empathy
- Clinical judgment
- IV insertion
- Wound Care
Timeline
RN Unit Manager
Complete Care/Genesis
12.2012 - 03.2023
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Reading Hospital
01.2005 - 11.2011
RN Unit Manager
Manor Care
01.1994 - 12.2004
Registered Nurse -
Reading Hospital School of Nursing
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