Laura DeLage
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong foundation in patient care. Passionate about excelling in a healthcare environment, I have a deep understanding of medical principles. Skilled at quickly adapting to new clinical settings and practices, I am eager to utilize and further develop my expertise in patient care and clinical procedures as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Triage RN (Remote)
Accelerated Care Solutions
01.2024 - Current
- Assess patient conditions via phone
- Determine the urgency and type of care required
- Coordinate with healthcare providers to prioritize patient care
- Record and maintain accurate patient information and assessment findings
- Respond to patient inquiries and concerns promptly
- Identify and address potential emergency situations
- Monitor and follow up on patient progress as needed
- Facilitate referrals to appropriate healthcare facilities
- Use electronic medical records (EMR) systems effectively
Assisted Living Director
Fairmeadow Assisted Living
10.2018 - 01.2024
- Promoted a positive work environment with regular team-building activities and open communication channels.
- Conducted regular assessments of residents'' physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being to adjust care plans accordingly.
- Worked in fast-paced environment with competing demands for time and attention.
- Improved resident satisfaction by implementing personalized care plans and regularly assessing progress.
- Maintained a high occupancy rate through targeted marketing strategies and exceptional customer service.
- Organized engaging social events and activities to enhance residents'' quality of life while promoting socialization within the community.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by conducting thorough internal audits and addressing identified issues promptly.
- Conducted regular facility inspections to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents and their families.
- Managed budget effectively by monitoring expenses, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and optimizing resource allocation.
- Kept families informed about their loved ones'' progress through regular communication channels such as newsletters, phone calls, or email updates.
Nurse Manager Memory Care Unit
Benedictine Health
12.2013 - 10.2018
- Direct, oversee and evaluate all nursing personnel in memory care unit
- Guide staffing procedures
- Set objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department
- Organize and coordinate admission, nursing, and patient care procedures
- Develop and enforce policies aiming for legal compliance and high-quality standards
- Control budgets and monitor expenditures
- Resolve issues and deficiencies when needed
- Manage record-keeping procedures
- Collaborate with other departments and professionals to streamline operations
- Report to upper management
Nurse Manager
Glenmore Recovery Center
08.2012 - 12.2013
- Managers nursing department
- Maintains budget requirements
- Set work schedules
- Coordinate meetings with surrounding facilities to ensure patient care
- Develop work-based teams for each shift
- Oversee patient care
- Provide treatment plans for patient as needed
- Records management
- Provide mentoring
- Assess patients as necessary
- Provide excellent communication between departments
Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse
Centre Inc
06.2008 - 08.2012
- Administer medication and treatments, as prescribed
- Assess and evaluate patient's mental and physical health and provide appropriate nursing interventions
- Provide education and support to patients and their families about mental health conditions and treatment options
- Communicate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure effective communication
- Document patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards
- Maintains an accurate and complete patient record and evaluates quality of patient care
Education
PMHNP -
Walden University
12-2025
FNP-BC - Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
08.2024
BSN - Nursing
Mankato State University
05.2022
Skills
- Member of MNDONA
- Board Member on the Polk County Opioid Settlement Advisory Council
- ANCC Certification
- BLS Certified
- Experience with telehealth services
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to multitask effectively
- Geriatric care
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Nursing staff leadership
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner FNP-BC ANCC November 2024
Timeline
Triage RN (Remote)
Accelerated Care Solutions
01.2024 - Current
Assisted Living Director
Fairmeadow Assisted Living
10.2018 - 01.2024
Nurse Manager Memory Care Unit
Benedictine Health
12.2013 - 10.2018
Nurse Manager
Glenmore Recovery Center
08.2012 - 12.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse
Centre Inc
06.2008 - 08.2012
FNP-BC - Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
BSN - Nursing
Mankato State University
PMHNP -
Walden University
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