LAURA A. GISIN777 Hoopes Ave., Apt. J-306

Idaho Falls, ID 83401(208) 346-1330

laura.mcfarland6@gmail.com___________________________________________________________________________________________OBJECTIVE

Associate Degree RN seeking a position within an organization that offers opportunities for professional growth, advancement, and long-term employment.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

Idaho Board of Nursing - State of Idaho, http://ibn.idaho.gov – License Search RN License – N-49152, expires August 31, 2015 PN License - PN-14853, expires August 31, 2016 AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED), expires July 31, 2015

EDUCATION

Eastern Idaho Technical College Graduate, ADN Program, December 2014

o Dean’s ListIdaho State University, College of Technology

Graduate, PN Program, July 2009o Dean’s List

EMPLOYMENT

Mountain View Hospital, Idaho Falls, IDJune 2014 to PresentPosition: LPN/ScribeSupervisor: Adam Simmons, PharmD, MVH(208) 557-2738, work(208) 604-2057, cell

Accurate entry in CPSI of physician’s medication & lab orders for all inpatient/<23 hour overnight stay Communication with multiple in-house departments Tasking, Post-Surgical/Med Surg Inpatient registration for MVH Patient Portal CPSI electronic chart set-up & associations

Alpine Health Group, Idaho Falls, IDSeptember 2012 to August 2014Position: LPN/Private Duty NurseSupervisor: Becky Carlson, (208) 881-3911 1:1 total care for pediatric pt. Primary dx: severe Aicardi Syndrome. Secondary dx: Cerebral Palsy

o Physical assessment, VSo Respiratory Therapy: frequent oral pharyngeal suction PRN, nebulizer treatments q shift & PRN, high

frequency vest tx q shift, CPAP therapy at bedtime & PRN, O2 admin PRNo PEG-tube feedings & med administrationo Continuous assessment for seizure activity w/PRN rescue med admin (midazolam/diazepam)o Frequent repositioning PRNo Other routine daily cares PRN

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QualiCare, Inc., Idaho Falls, IDApril 2010 – August 2012Position: LPN/Private Duty NurseSupervisor: Tami Peterson, (208) 542-1388 Dec 2010 – August 2012. 1:1 total care of pediatric as stated above for Alpine Health Group. Apr 2010 – Sept 2010. 1:1 total care for paraplegic pediatric pt w/T7 Spinal Cord Injury, extensive skin

graphed & healed burn injury (62% total body surface), left AKA, and several other dx throughout a 12 to 14-hour shift.

o Assessment, VS, medication admin, pain controlo Daily basic cares & ADL’so Daily bowel program (digital stimulation/manual disimpaction) & bladder training (intermittent

catheterization)o Repositioning, daily meticulous skin care & assessment, wound care/dressing changeso Foley catheter care PRNo 02 administration PRNo Patient transfers, manually and via Hoyer lift

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, Idaho Falls, IDJuly 2008 – September 2011Position: CNA, 5th Floor Medical/Oncology UnitSupervisor: Donna Stump, Director of Nursing, Medical/Oncology, (208) 529-7595 (resigned Fall 2011) Code Team: Hospital-wide code team member; perform CPR compressions as directed by Code team leader. Assist licensed staff with nursing duties & procedures PRN Receive & settle-in new admits to medical/oncology floor Obtain patient vital signs q 4 hours & PRN, blood glucose monitoring & reporting, discern & report critical

VS & symptoms to licensed staff, collect urine/stool specimens, perform guaiac fecal occult blood test Pass & collect food trays, safely feed helpless patients & those at risk for aspiration, calculate & chart meal

percentages Promptly respond to patient call lights, assist patients with toileting needs, safely ambulate/transfer/transport

patients, provide/assist patients with daily basic cares, change bed linens daily and PRN Measure & record oral intake & urinary/bowel/emesis output Knowledge of & strict adherence to standard & isolation, chemotherapy and brachytherapy precautions Maintain clean & safe environment for patients & staff Perform electronic charting, and any other delegated duties within scope of practice

Law Offices of William A. Koch, Lancaster, CAAugust 2005 – September 2007Position: Legal SecretarySupervisor: Bill (Owner) and Jan (Office Manager) Koch, (661) 949-6727 Case Manager for ~50 family law clients Self-Directed to work independently & efficiently in a fast-paced environment to draft & file court

documents & correspondence. Schedule court hearings, depositions & other meetings, make contact with opposing parties to facilitate case progress.

Build a relationship of trust & confidence with clients, manage & diffuse client crises, act as liaison between attorney & client, all other duties required to assure client satisfaction & case closure within legal and ethical boundaries.

Facilitator of efficient operation of small office: support co-workers, answer heavy volume of telephone calls, manage frequent interruptions, receive large cash payments from clients, cheerfully greet clients for daily appointments, manage court and office schedule/calendar for two attorneys.

Utilize computer/internet, email & all appropriate computer software for scheduling, performing legal research, preparing documents, postage, etc.

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

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Celeste Nadauld, POC CoordinatorMountain View HospitalFormer Supervisor (6/2014-2/2015)Known since June 2014(208) 542-7007, work(208) 201-0684, cell

Amber Wray, RNMountain View HospitalFormer Supervisor (6/2014-2/2015)Known since June 2014(208) 542-7008, work(208) 497-1386, cell

Robyn & Bryce BondParents of former patient (2010-2014)3927 E. 154 N., Rigby, ID 83442Known since December 2010(208) 313-4260, Robyn(208) 313-4270, Bryce

Bill and Jan Koch - OwnersLaw Offices of William A. KochFormer Employer (2005-2007)Known since August 2005(661) 949-6727, work

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