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Laura Elewski

Eighty Four

Summary

To utilize my renewed clinical expertise and passion for direct patient care by securing a position where I can provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care while actively contributing to a positive patient experience.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Premium Solutions Registered Nurse Health Coach

Cigna
11.2022 - 02.2025
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing personalized health coaching plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Supported patients mental wellbeing through compassionate conversations about personal challenges faced during their journey to better health.
  • Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and effectively communicated with other healthcare providers involved in their care.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction with comprehensive assessments and attentive follow-ups on progress.
  • Optimized medication compliance among patients by providing thorough education on proper usage and potential side effects.
  • Updated knowledge continuously regarding current industry trends and advancements in nursing practice to provide cutting-edge care for clients.
  • Promoted patient self-management skills by teaching techniques for monitoring vital signs and recognizing symptoms requiring medical attention.
  • Boosted patient engagement in their care plan through active listening, empathy, and effective communication skills.
  • Empowered patients to achieve their health goals through regular coaching sessions, goal-setting, and progress tracking.

Premium Solutions Transition Specialist

Cigna
11.2019 - 11.2022
  • Implemented change management strategies which reduced employee resistance during critical organizational transitions.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of client needs prior to developing tailored transition plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
  • Improved overall client satisfaction by providing tailored assistance, regular updates, and comprehensive support throughout each stage of the transition process.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure cost-effective solutions for clients during their transitional periods.
  • Evaluated progress throughout the transition process, making necessary adjustments to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Leveraged expert knowledge of industry trends and best practices to inform decision-making processes in creating optimal client transition strategies.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to facilitate smooth transitions while minimizing disruptions to existing operations.
  • Conducted post-transition evaluations to measure overall success rates, using findings to refine future strategies and approaches.

Clinical Leader 7B

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
06.2013 - 11.2019
  • Provided compassionate care to patients with complex medical needs, ensuring their comfort and well-being throughout treatment processes.
  • Championed patient-centered care principles, fostering an environment where patients were treated with dignity, respect, and compassion while receiving individualized attention tailored to their specific needs.
  • Introduced standardized nursing protocols across multiple departments which ultimately led both higher levels consistency overall effectiveness when delivering treatments or administering medications.
  • Initiated efforts aimed at reducing hospital readmissions by developing targeted interventions tailored specifically towards high-risk individuals suffering chronic illnesses.
  • Developed and implemented new policies and procedures, promoting adherence to best practices and regulatory standards.
  • Participated in continuous education programs to maintain current knowledge of industry trends and advancements in patient care techniques.
  • Assigned staff according to departmental needs and assigned coverage for staff absences.
  • Assisted in supervision, orientation, training, mentoring, coaching and direction of clinical staff.
  • Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
  • Facilitated patient and family education and counseling.

Global PRN Registered Nurse

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
09.2008 - 06.2013
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Global PRN nurse "floating" to all acute and critical care units
  • Enhanced knowledge of floor specific protocols and policies

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
04-2022

Diploma - Nursing Science

Washington Hospital School of Nursing
Washington, PA
12-1999

Skills

  • Holistic patient care
  • Critical thinking
  • Clinical assessment
  • Health promotion
  • Care coordination

Timeline

Premium Solutions Registered Nurse Health Coach

Cigna
11.2022 - 02.2025

Premium Solutions Transition Specialist

Cigna
11.2019 - 11.2022

Clinical Leader 7B

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
06.2013 - 11.2019

Global PRN Registered Nurse

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
09.2008 - 06.2013

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Capella University

Diploma - Nursing Science

Washington Hospital School of Nursing

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