Laurie Keenan
Hanover
Summary
Dedicated patient-oriented Registered Nurse with 20 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise within the pediatric specialty.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Beacon Pediatrics
10.2023 - Current
- Provide quality primary care to pediatric patients including administering medications IM/PO, treatments, vaccines IM/SC and preparation for surgical procedures.
- Prepare patient for the pediatrician by taking pertinent vital signs needed for that specific type of visit.
- Perform procedures such as catheterization, ear lavage, IV administration, assist in circumcisions and setting up sterile fields for laceration suturing/staples.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Pediatric Charge Nurse
South Shore Medical Center
01.2007 - 03.2023
- Charge nurse supervision and control of the department's workflow including patient concerns, doctor requests and staff concerns or questions.
- Assist pediatric department Supervisor and Operations Manager in vaccine inventory, medication ordering/supplies and code cart inspection.
- Train and assist staff in EPIC electronic medical records
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
Brockton, MA06-2018
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Northeastern University
Boston, MA05-2002
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Immunization administration
- Family education
- Pediatric CPR
- Infection control
- Chart updating
- Remote health monitoring
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Compassionate communication
- Growth monitoring
- Triage Nursing
Affiliations
- Pediatric Physicians' Organization at Boston Children's Hospital
Certification
- CPR, BLS Certification - American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Beacon Pediatrics
10.2023 - Current
Pediatric Charge Nurse
South Shore Medical Center
01.2007 - 03.2023
Diploma - Nursing
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Northeastern University
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