Laura Ringeisen
Minneapolis
Summary
Nursing specialist with extensive expertise in cardiology and vascular surgery. Demonstrated success in managing complex patient needs and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. Focused on enhancing patient education and satisfaction while upholding high standards of care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vascular Surgery Clinic Nurse- Team Lead
Park Nicollet
St. Louis Park
08.2017 - Current
- Assess, manage, educate and organize 200+ clinical patients including consults, follow ups and post surgical patients under the care of a Vascular Surgeon
- Provide post op incisional care and education including staple/suture removal and wound packing
- Coordinate patient flow and appointment schedules to optimize clinic operations.
- Train new nursing staff on clinic protocols and best practices to elevate patient care standards.
- Assist physicians with examinations, treatments, and procedures to ensure quality care.
- Respond to emergency situations with expertise to provide life-saving interventions.
- Educate patients and families on health management and wellness strategies to support informed decision-making.
Cardiology- Triage Nurse
SSM Health and Dean Clinics
Madison
06.2014 - Current
- Triaged cardiology patients and calls including: electrophysiology, interventional, pediatric and general cardiology
- Monitored patients before and after Lexiscan administration for nuclear medicine stress tests, tracking blood pressure, oxygen saturation, heart rate/EKG, and any developing symptoms.
- Responded promptly to medical emergencies as part of first response team, ensuring rapid intervention with code cart in clinic setting.
- Educated patients on cardiology test results and procedures, including cardiac catheterizations and echocardiograms, enhancing their understanding and compliance.
- Administered 2-3 intravenous lines daily to facilitate stress echocardiograms in patients.
Vascular Surgery Clinic Nurse
Park Nicollet
St. Louis Park
11.2012 - 05.2014
- Assessed, managed, educated, and organized care for 200+ clinical patients, including consults, follow-ups, and post-surgical care under Vascular Surgeon.
- Practice a one-on-one physician to nurse relationship to provide continuity of care to our patients. Phone triage and assess post surgical vascular patients including abdominal aneurysm repairs, leg bypasses, dialysis access sites, varicose veins and wound debridements
- Assisted during in-office varicose vein avulsions and sclerotherapy, prepared surgical sterile fields and trays while maintaining sterility throughout procedures.
Nurse Manager
Covenant Retirement Communities
Golden Valley
04.2011 - 10.2012
- Oversaw and managed 20+ clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism
- Coordinated with doctors, licensed nurses, dietary, therapy and social services to develop care plans for patients
- Facilitated communication between patients and physicians to enhance understanding of treatment plans
- Facilitated a smooth transition from admission to our transitional care unit to discharge home.
- Performed staff reviews, managed facility budget, and delivered ongoing education to support staff development
Staff Nurse- Admission/Desk Nurse
Covenant Retirement Communities
Golden Valley
08.2009 - 04.2011
- Executed admission orders and conducted full body assessments, providing essential support to evening nursing staff
- Coordinated evening desk operations and supervised nursing staff, managing physician orders, MD calls, and new admissions
- Completed skin assessments, managed pain and provided education about our facility to patients/families
- Led nursing personnel on unit/shift, fostering collaboration and enhancing patient care standards
Education
Bachelor of Science-Nursing -
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI04-2026
Skills
- Vascular surgery knowledge
- Cardiovascular assessment
- Clinical decision-making
- Cardiac monitoring
- Medication administration
- IV therapy skills
- Wound management
- Diabetes management
- Emergency response training
- Epic software proficiency
- Team leadership
- Patient satisfaction
- Patient education
- Palliative care
- Continuous learning
Certification
BLS for Health care Providers (CPR and AED), American Heart Association, 01/01/13
Rn License
200235-30
Timeline
Vascular Surgery Clinic Nurse- Team Lead
Park Nicollet
08.2017 - Current
Cardiology- Triage Nurse
SSM Health and Dean Clinics
06.2014 - Current
Vascular Surgery Clinic Nurse
Park Nicollet
11.2012 - 05.2014
Nurse Manager
Covenant Retirement Communities
04.2011 - 10.2012
Staff Nurse- Admission/Desk Nurse
Covenant Retirement Communities
08.2009 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science-Nursing -
University of Wisconsin