Laurie Willimott

Registered Nurse

St.Joseph Healthcare

06.1986 - 09.2019

Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.