Laurinda VanderPol
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Caring, Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with experience in offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient and outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient ages and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Provides individualized care plans and helps patients meet goals by delivering direct and effective patient care. Committed to increasing patient satisfaction and streamlining procedures.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff/Charge Registered Nurse
Avera Dell Rapids Hospital
12.2010 - Current
- Provides direct patient care in multiple settings-floating from unit to unit- at critical access hospital.
- Maintains quality care for patients in Skilled care, Inpatient care, Outpatient infusion, Emergency services, Pre and Post operative care.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
Occupational Health Nurse
Avera Occupational Health
05.2015 - 12.2015
- Treated employee injuries within the work place including follow-ups and referrals.
- Collected and prepared specimens for lab testing and drug screenings
Short Stay Observation Unit Charge Nurse
Avera McKennan Hospital
07.2014 - 10.2015
- Provided care to a wide variety of medical and surgical patients.
Staff/Charge Registered Nurse
United Hospital District
05.2013 - 05.2014
- Directed and supervised quality patient care in the Medical, Surgical, and Emergency department.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic Health System
10.2012 - 05.2013
- Collaborated with both physicians and team to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Postpartum Registered Nurse, Travel Nurse
Fastaff Nursing
05.2011 - 05.2011
- Carefully monitored mothers and newborns after delivery.
- Educated families on newborn care techniques such as feeding, bathing, diapering, and comforting strategies.
Travel Nurse, Postpartum Nurse
Fastaff Nursing
08.2008 - 08.2008
- Worked with local healthcare team to maintain quality care during a time of staff shortage.
Staff/Charge Nurse
Avera St. Benedicts Health Center
12.1986 - 11.2010
- Direct and supervised delivery of care to patients in a 25 bed hospital. Units included Medical-Surgical, Emergency department, Obstetrical, Newborn nursery, Pediatrics, Same day Surgery, Endoscopy, Outpatient procedures, Infusions and Skilled Swing Bed.
Charge and Staff Nurse
Douglas County Memorial Hospital
08.1984 - 12.1986
- Charge and Staff Nurse at a rural 11 bed Hospital and Emergency department.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Sioux Valley School of Nursing
Sioux Falls, SDSkills
- Care Plan Management
- Policy compliance
- Compassionate and Patient
- Calm and Composed
- Patient Care
- Organized
- Critical Thinking/Problem solving
- Responsibility in managing multiple patients
- EMR Systems
- Teamwork
Certification
- Active Licensed RN in SD, MN
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Timeline
Occupational Health Nurse
Avera Occupational Health
05.2015 - 12.2015
Short Stay Observation Unit Charge Nurse
Avera McKennan Hospital
07.2014 - 10.2015
Staff/Charge Registered Nurse
United Hospital District
05.2013 - 05.2014
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic Health System
10.2012 - 05.2013
Postpartum Registered Nurse, Travel Nurse
Fastaff Nursing
05.2011 - 05.2011
Staff/Charge Registered Nurse
Avera Dell Rapids Hospital
12.2010 - Current
Travel Nurse, Postpartum Nurse
Fastaff Nursing
08.2008 - 08.2008
Staff/Charge Nurse
Avera St. Benedicts Health Center
12.1986 - 11.2010
Charge and Staff Nurse
Douglas County Memorial Hospital
08.1984 - 12.1986
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Sioux Valley School of Nursing
- Active Licensed RN in SD, MN
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
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