Laura McElfresh
Mount Holly Springs
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional skilled in enhancing patient care through thorough assessments, efficient medication administration, and effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Committed to supporting healthcare goals while providing compassionate care that fosters positive patient outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Penn State Urgent Care
Carlisle
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Provided direct patient care in a fast-paced urgent care environment.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Administered prescribed medications timely while monitoring side effects or reactions.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and medical procedures.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients, such as measuring vital signs, height, weight.
- Coordinated patient intake process and managed electronic health records to streamline patient flow.
- Recorded patient information in electronic medical records system accurately and efficiently.
- Reviewed lab results for accuracy prior to delivering them to the physician.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis by labeling correctly according to policies.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and preventive care measures, enhancing patient understanding and compliance.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a compassionate care environment.
LPN
Arkview Recovery
Mechanicsburg
03.2023 - 07.2025
- Administered medications to clients, including comfort medications for withdrawal and medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
- Monitored detox clients for withdrawal symptoms and adverse medication reactions, ensuring timely interventions for pain management.
- Assessed clients for changes in mental health status, collaborating with multidisciplinary team to coordinate comprehensive care during detox and rehabilitation.
- Welcomed new clients and conducted comprehensive intakes, including BAC, urine drug screening, pain assessments, suicide screenings, CIWA/COWS evaluations, and mental health assessments.
LPN
CSL Plasma
Mechanicsburg
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Monitored the donor floor for adverse reactions
- Provided medical assistance while ensuring clear communication with physicians about donor health status.
- Conducted physical examinations
- Recorded vital signs
- Documented medical histories
- Documented findings in electronic medical record (EMR) to maintain accurate patient records.
- Built relationships with donors to assess and address their needs.
LPN
Health Options Management
Mechanicsburg
03.2013 - 04.2021
- Managed telephonic case management for workers' compensation claims to facilitate timely care and support for injured workers.
- Coordinated with injured individuals, insurance adjusters, employers, physicians, and physical therapists to deliver comprehensive care for injured workers.
- Followed up with injured workers after medical appointments to obtain updates on treatment progress and physical well-being.
- Documented patient data, including ICD-10 codes, in electronic health records.
- Communicated medical updates to adjusters and employers via email after each consultation.
- Managed fax requests to physician offices for office notes and work statuses.
- Compiled and sent monthly status reports to stakeholders to keep them informed of patient progress.
LPN
MileStone Staffing
Lemoyne
10.2001 - 03.2013
- Reviewed and processed physician orders, took vital signs, and performed patient assessments to ensure accurate and timely care delivery.
- Administered medications through various routes, including sublingual, oral, transdermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous methods.
- Executed prescribed treatments and collected laboratory samples to support accurate diagnosis and effective patient management.
- Maintained precise records, including intake and output, oral intake, and tube feedings.
- Documented residents' conditions and any changes in status.
- Notified families regarding changes in patient or resident status and care.
- Provided relief staffing in long-term care facilities, drug rehabilitation centers, and hospitals, collaborating with physicians, RNs, and CNAs to enhance patient care quality.
Education
LPN Diploma - Nursing
Harrisburg Community College
Harrisburg, PA12-2000
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Immunization administration
- Electronic health records
- EMR updating
- Clinical documentation
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient education
- Health education
- Multitasking
Certification
- Practical Nurse Compact License issued by PA State Nursing Board License - PN261359L
Timeline
LPN
Penn State Urgent Care
10.2025 - 12.2025
LPN
Arkview Recovery
03.2023 - 07.2025
LPN
CSL Plasma
05.2021 - 09.2022
LPN
Health Options Management
03.2013 - 04.2021
LPN
MileStone Staffing
10.2001 - 03.2013
LPN Diploma - Nursing
Harrisburg Community College