Laura McLaughlin
Waynesboro
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Wellspan Health-Waynesboro Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, identifying needs and developing tailored care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and improve treatment outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding of conditions and treatments.
- 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.
Registered Nurse
Wellspan Health-Chambersburg Hospital
08.2021 - 2025
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication administration, and discharge instructions.
- Advocated for patients' needs during multidisciplinary rounds to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Delivered patient care through effective assessment and monitoring of vital signs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Nurse Educator
Franklin County Practical Nursing Program
08.2022 - 2025
- Provide skills lab and simulation experience.
- Developed and implemented curriculum for nursing programs, enhancing educational effectiveness.
- Facilitated hands-on training sessions, boosting student confidence in clinical skills.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, ensuring alignment with nursing standards.
- Mentored new instructors, fostering a collaborative teaching environment across the program.
- Conducted workshops on evidence-based practices, promoting continuous professional development among staff.
- Collaborated with healthcare partners to integrate real-world scenarios into training modules.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aveanna Healthcare: Pediatric Home Care
08.2013 - 08.2021
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management techniques and medication adherence strategies.
- Assessed patient conditions regularly, documenting changes for timely interventions and adjustments in care plans.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing their quality of life.
- Documented patient progress and care interventions in electronic health records.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on best practices in home health care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Parkway Neuroscience and Spine Institute
01.2011 - 02.2013
- Maintained accurate medical records using electronic health record systems.
- Prepared patients for diagnostic testing procedures by explaining the process, providing reassurance, and answering any questions they may have.
- Assisted in coordinating patient referrals and follow-up appointments.
- Streamlined office workflows to enhance patient satisfaction and efficiency.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Promoted patient safety and comfort during office visits by attentively monitoring their condition and promptly addressing any concerns or discomforts expressed.
- Conducted thorough assessments of vital signs, lab results, and physical status to identify potential concerns and inform appropriate interventions.
Education
No Degree - Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University of Nursing
Chicago, IL05-2026
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Wilson College
Chambersburg, PA05.2021
Diploma - Practical nursing
Franklin County Practical Nursing Program
Chambersburg, PA08.2010
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Lab result interpretation
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
- Tracheostomy care
- Performing ekgs
- Emergency response
- Electronic health records
- Curriculum development
- Simulation training
- Student evaluation
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advance Cardic Life Support
- Telemetry monitoring
- Neonatal resuscitation
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Wellspan Health-Waynesboro Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Nurse Educator
Franklin County Practical Nursing Program
08.2022 - 2025
Registered Nurse
Wellspan Health-Chambersburg Hospital
08.2021 - 2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aveanna Healthcare: Pediatric Home Care
08.2013 - 08.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Parkway Neuroscience and Spine Institute
01.2011 - 02.2013
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Wilson College
Diploma - Practical nursing
Franklin County Practical Nursing Program
No Degree - Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University of Nursing