Laura Soares
London ,ON
Summary
I began my career as an PSW at STEGH and quickly realized I wanted to become an emergency room nurse. Through hard work, experience and determination, I now thrive in my job as a registered practical nurse in the emergency department. I excel in fast-paced environments, as demonstrated at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. My expertise in head-to-toe assessment and phlebotomy, combined with a strong ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, ensures high-quality patient-centered care, treating up to 60 patients per shift with precision and empathy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital
St. Thomas, ON
05.2016 - Current
Emergency room nurse
- assess patient upon arrival
- provide immediate care to help stabilize
- provide ongoing assessment and care throughout patients stay
- able to critically think in a quick- changing environment
- communicate with physicians, social work, mental health counsellors, charge nurse, other nursing staff, diagnostic imaging, RT as we work together to provide excellent patient-centred care.
- operate the Lower Acuity area in emergency which is designed to treat and discharge less acute patients alongside a physician. The nurse is responsible for initial assessment, charting, administering medications as orders, providing care in a very face-paced environment where on average we treat 50-60 patients in a 12-hour shift.
- having a strong knowledge of initial assessment skills to ensure patients safety and prompt treatment is essential in my position and an ER nurse, I take great pride and appreciation for the role of an ER nurse.
Education
Diploma In Nursing - Nursing
Fanshawe College
London, ON04.2018
Skills
- Head to toe assessment
- Phlebotomy
- ECG
- Cardiac monitor
- Vital signs
- Charting
- Diabetes management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Mental health nursing
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital
05.2016 - Current
Diploma In Nursing - Nursing
Fanshawe College