Laura Caudill
Saint Paul
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in patient assessments, care planning, and advocacy. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate, holistic care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
People Incorporated
Lebanon, VA
11.2025 - Current
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Registered Nurse
Ballad Health System
Lebanon, VA
10.2024 - 11.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and medication management.
- Conducted thorough assessments to ensure accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain safety standards in the unit.
Registered Nurse
Legacy Hospice and Palliative Care
Richlands, VA
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to interdisciplinary team members.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring comfort and dignity for patients and families.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop tailored care strategies based on individual patient needs.
- Educated families on hospice services, resources, and grief support options available.
Registered Nurse
Ballad Health System
Abingdon, VA
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Administered patient care, monitoring vital signs and assessing health status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and preventive measures.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions accurately in electronic health records system.
- Responded promptly to patient needs, demonstrating strong critical thinking during emergencies.
- Assisted with procedures, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and infection control standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Radford University
Radford, VA12-2021
High School Diploma -
Lebanon High School
Lebanon, VA06-2017
Associate of Science - Science
Southwest Virginia Community College
Cedar Bluff, VA08-2018
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
Certification
CPR
Timeline
Registered Nurse
People Incorporated
11.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ballad Health System
10.2024 - 11.2025
Registered Nurse
Legacy Hospice and Palliative Care
01.2024 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse
Ballad Health System
02.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Radford University
High School Diploma -
Lebanon High School
Associate of Science - Science
Southwest Virginia Community College