LAURA PRIDDY

Select Specialty Hospital LTAC

• Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
• Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
• Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.

Level I trauma

Cardiovascular Critical Care and Heart Transplant Unit

• Maintained rigorous infection control measures to safeguard patients, staff, and visitors.
• Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.
• Evaluated laboratory results for accuracy prior to administering prescribed medications or treatments.
• Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Actively participated in continuing education programs related to critical care nursing practices.
• Assessed the necessity for emergency interventions.

Neuro/Stroke Unit, Respiratory PCU, Advanced Heart Care

Tele/Stepdown

• Developed education materials to help explain various conditions and treatments to patients.
• Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans and interventions accordingly.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
• Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
• Guided patients on effective lifestyle modifications.

Nashville General Hospital, 7th floor, TDOC unit

• Developed individualized treatment plans for each inmate based on their medical history and current condition.
• Ensured staff safety in prisoner treatments by adhering to security protocols.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Managed administration of various medication forms.
• Provided education to inmates on disease prevention, healthy living habits, and nutrition.

Med/Surge/Tele/Stepdown

• Developed education materials to help explain various conditions and treatments to patients.
• Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
• Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
• Guided patients on effective lifestyle modifications.