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Larissa Peterson

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Sentara, excelling in patient education and advocacy. Skilled in rapid recognition of patient deterioration and effective communication within interdisciplinary teams. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based care and quality improvement initiatives, fostering trust and collaboration with patients and families.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Sentara
04.2025 - Current
  • Educate patients on various equipment, medications and caring for their health
  • Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary health care team
  • Support chronic disease management programs
  • Facilitate aspects of health for patients
  • Assess and provide evidence based care
  • Serve as a clinical liaison between patients and multidisciplinary team to streamline care
  • Conduct thorough patient assessment
  • Manage wound care
  • Prioritize patient care based on symptoms
  • Perform specimen collection for diagnostic testing
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation
  • Build trusting relationships with patients and families
  • Provide professional and concise communication with providers and staff
  • Promote a positive team environment
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives

Account Manager

Fastenal
02.2021 - 05.2023
  • Increased revenue in prior established accounts
  • Managed primary accounts
  • Facilitated communication between management and account holders
  • Identifed and evaluated customer needs and match solutions to specific requirements
  • Maintained inventory on site and project specific customer demands for supply
  • Prepared strategies and meetings to create new customer accounts

Gunners Mate

U.S. Navy Active Duty
09.2017 - 09.2021

Operate and train crews on the use of various weapons

Maintained records of ammunition and weapon status

Managed handling, stowing and securing of ammunition and explosives

Analyzed and repaired electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems.

Performed maintenance on gun mounts and equipments.

Led junior sailors in completing job qualifications

Served as a liaison between upper chain of command and junior sailors

Supervised crews in the use of all ordinance equipment

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA
10-2024

Skills

  • Educate patient and families
  • Delegate tasks
  • Mentor new nurses
  • Compliance with HIPAA and Infection control
  • Accurate and timely documentation
  • Advocacy for patient safety and health goals
  • Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams
  • Interpretation of lab results and vital trends
  • Rapid recognition of patient deterioration
  • Communicate clearly with patients, families, and a multidisciplinary health team

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Sentara
04.2025 - Current

Account Manager

Fastenal
02.2021 - 05.2023

Gunners Mate

U.S. Navy Active Duty
09.2017 - 09.2021

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

ECPI University
Larissa Peterson