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Laura Bontea

Bel Air,MD

Summary

Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse (RN) with 8 years of experience in pediatric intensive care as well as preoperative and post-anesthesia care. Recently completed an RN refresher program with the University of Delaware to update clinical skills. Eager to utilize critical thinking and adaptability to provide high-quality patient care after taking time away from the profession due to familial obligations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Palmetto Surgery Center
04.2012 - 01.2013
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses during pre-operative and post-operative care.
  • Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure timely patient preparation for procedures.
  • Educated patients on post-surgical care and recovery expectations, enhancing patient understanding.
  • Supported inventory management by tracking medical supplies and equipment usage efficiently.
  • Monitored and managed recovery of adult and pediatric post-operative patients.

Registered Nurse

Palmetto Health Children's Hospital
04.2009 - 12.2012
  • Administered critical care interventions for pediatric patients in a 14-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
  • Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to ensure timely medical responses.
  • Cared for patients with varying diagnoses such as respiratory distress and failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, sickle cell crisis, status epilepticus, asthma exacerbations, traumatic injuries, increased intracranial pressure, post-operative spinal fusions and neurosurgeries, and sepsis.
  • Trained and mentored new nursing staff on pediatric critical care procedures and protocols.

Registered Nurse

Travel Nurse With Mobile Medical Staffing and Medical Express
08.2006 - 03.2009
  • Contracted to provide critical nursing care in Pediatric Intensive Care Units located in the following hospitals: The University Medical Center, Tucson, AZ; Banner Desert Medical Center, Mesa, AZ; Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, IN; Children's Medical Center, Dallas, TX; Christus Santa Rosa Children's Hospital, San Antonio, TX; Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA; Palmetto Health Children's Hospital, Columbia, SC.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
  • Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.

Registered Nurse

Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center
07.2004 - 08.2006
  • Provided critical nursing care in a 26-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered comprehensive patient care, ensuring safety and comfort for pediatric patients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Critical care
  • Documentation and charting
  • Critical thinking
  • Pediatric nursing care
  • Airway management
  • Post-anesthesia care
  • Pain Management

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN), state of Maryland, License #R232829
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, American Heart Association, Expires 02/2027
  • Previously certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Palmetto Surgery Center
04.2012 - 01.2013

Registered Nurse

Palmetto Health Children's Hospital
04.2009 - 12.2012

Registered Nurse

Travel Nurse With Mobile Medical Staffing and Medical Express
08.2006 - 03.2009

Registered Nurse

Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center
07.2004 - 08.2006

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The Ohio State University

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