Laura R. Carzado
Reading
Summary
Dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with expertise in primary care and family medicine. Skilled in patient education, preventive care, and chronic disease management. Enhances health outcomes through tailored treatment plans and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Hamburg
09.2024 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive primary care to diverse population, addressing needs from pediatrics to geriatrics.
- Perform thorough health assessments and accurately diagnose acute and chronic conditions.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Promote preventive care through education, routine screenings, and health maintenance strategies aligned with evidence-based guidelines.
- Utilized electronic health records (EHR) for effective documentation, medication management, and informed decision-making.
- Provided patient-centered care in family medicine settings
Registered Nurse
Penn Medicine at Home
Bala Cynwyd
04.2021 - 09.2024
- Delivered palliative care services in home settings, improving patient comfort and quality of life during critical phases.
- Coordinated care with multiple providers for patients receiving in-home treatments including IV therapy, tube feedings, wound care, cancer care, and pleural drainage.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on disease processes, medications, and adherence strategies to promote informed decision-making.
- Facilitated goals-of-care and end-of-life discussions between patients and their families.
Registered Nurse
Main Line Health
Wynnewood
11.2019 - 04.2021
- Comprehensive nursing care in a medical/surgical/trauma intensive care unit; including titrating medication drips, endotracheal tube care and tracheotomy and ventilator management, wound care, physical, and nutrition therapy.
- Acted as charge nurse to oversee nursing assignments and maintain optimal patient care standards.
- Responded to activated trauma alerts in the emergency department.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to coordinate and deliver appropriate therapy and care to patients.
- Ensured that admissions and discharges were handled effectively and efficiently.
- Ensured that staffing ratios are safe and cost effective.
- Oriented new nurses on critical care practices, enhancing their transition into the role.
- Acted as an official mentor and resource to multiple new critical care RNs.
- Provided nursing services at Lankenau Hospital
Registered Nurse
LifeCare Hospitals of Chester County
West Chester
04.2013 - 04.2014
- Administered complex care including titrated IV medications, ventilator and tracheostomy management, wound and nutritional therapy to optimize patient outcomes.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive and effective patient care.
- Provided direct patient care in long-term acute care setting for diverse medical needs.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Registered Nurse
The Reading Hospital and Medical Center
Reading
12.2008 - 04.2013
- Provide nursing care for trauma, bariatric, gynecological, vascular, and general surgery patients.
- Collaborated within a multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive appropriate therapy and treatment.
- Delivered the plan of care and orders in accordance with established protocols.
- Collaborated with nursing aide staff, delegating tasks and monitoring patient status to enhance care delivery.
- Identified and addressed unit problems collaboratively with staff, preventing issues from impacting patient care.
- Involved in shared governance, evaluating and developing clinical nursing practices.
- Precepted new employees to their role and responsibilities in the nursing unit.
- Participated in Morale Booster's Committee to foster a positive work environment and enhance staff engagement.
- Act as a super-user, and team leader during the launch of 'Reading Health Connect' computer system.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
Purdue University Global
Indianapolis, IN01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Alvernia University
Reading, PA01.2011
Skills
- Oncology Care
- Cardiac Critical Care
- Trauma Surgery/Critical Care
- Medical/Surgical Critical Care
- Chronic Condition Management
- Case Management
- Preventive Healthcare
- Telehealth Services
- Electronic Health Records
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
- Family/Patient Education
Affiliations
• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
• National Society of Leadership and Success
• American Nurse Association
• Pennsylvania State Nurse Association
• National Society of Leadership and Success
• American Nurse Association
• Pennsylvania State Nurse Association
Credentials
RN, CRNP, FNP-BC
References
References furnished upon request.
Education And Associations
- Purdue University Global, Indianapolis, IN, Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, 2018, 2023
- Alvernia University, Reading, PA, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2008, 2011
Nursing Care Specialties
- Case Management
- Oncology Care
- Wound Care/Management
- Long-Term Acute Care
- Cardiac Critical Care
- Trauma Surgery/Critical Care
- Medical/Surgical Critical Care
- Palliative Care
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Lehigh Valley Health Network
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Penn Medicine at Home
04.2021 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse
Main Line Health
11.2019 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse
LifeCare Hospitals of Chester County
04.2013 - 04.2014
Registered Nurse
The Reading Hospital and Medical Center
12.2008 - 04.2013
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
Purdue University Global
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Alvernia University