1. Laura J. Pirri
Email: ljpirri@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Rhode Island College 2010 – 2014
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
GPA: 3.486
University of Rhode Island 2004 - 2008
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
GPA: 3.700
STUDENT CLINICALEXPERIENCE
02/2014 – 05/2014 Transition to Professional Practice: Rhode Island Hospital Intermediate
Cardiac Care Unit with observational experiences in Cardiac Catheterization,
Cardiac Non-Invasive Testing, IV Therapy and Dialysis
02/2014 – 05/2014 Public and Community Health Nursing: Buttonwoods Community Center,
Warwick, RI
09/2013 – 12/2013 Adult Health Nursing II: Rhode Island Hospital Intermediate Cardiac Care Unit
with observational experiences in Cardiac Catheterization and Emergency
Department
02/2013 – 05/2013 Nursing ofChildren and Families: Hasbro Children’s Hospital PICU and
intermediate pediatric inpatient unit rotations, Anna McCabe Elementary School
09/2012 – 12/2012 Mental Health Nursing: The Providence Center Engagement and Diversion
Unit
09/2012 – 12/2012 Maternal Newborn Nursing: Women and Infant’s Hospital Labor and Delivery
and Post-Partum unit rotations with observational experience in NICU
02/2012 – 05/2012 Adult Health Nursing I: Roger Williams Medical Center Maxi Care Unit with
observational experience in peri-operative services
11/2011 – 12/2011 Fundamentals ofNursing Practice: Scandinavian Home Skilled Nursing
Facility
WORK EXPERIENCE
Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI. August 2011 – December 2014
 Novice Nurse Program RN
 Patient Account Representative for the Emergency Department
o Responsible for the accurate registration and/or admission of all Emergency Room patients
through patient interview (obtaining all demographic information, third-party insurance and
related information) – includes updating accounts from observation to inpatient status when
required; insures accuracy of information prior to patient transfer to inpatient units.
o Ensured proper identification of all patients (regardless of condition on admission) and
collaborating with Emergency Personnel to obtain all required information
o Responsible for verification of eligibility of benefits and identification of copayment
o Responsible for informing all patients/patient families on patient rights, HIPAA policy,
Ethics brochures, Hospital Directory (including the option to participate or not), Advance
Directives and other related information
o Proven proficiency in use of hospital computer systems (Medhost, PatientLinks, Passport and
RQI)

2. o Consistently met or exceeded measures for quality assurance per departmental policy (RQI)
o Responsible for co-pay collection and accurate logging of payments
o Responsible for collection, accurate recording, securing and release of all patient valuables
Vera Bradley – Providence Place Mall, Providence, RI. June 2010 – August 2011
 Sales Associate
o Support and maintain the integrity of the shopping experience through outstanding customer
service
o Develop proficiency in product line awareness as wellas facilitation of team selling
o Assist in store operational needs such as maintenance and organization of inventory as well
as maintenance and cleanliness of sales floor
o Assistance in visual merchandising
o Accurately process all sales transactions through POS system
Women & Infants’ Hospital, Providence, RI. June 2009 – May 2010
 Temporary Business Office Representative for the Division of Urogynecology
o Registration of patients insuring appropriate data entry, demographic information as well as
insurance eligibility
o Patient check-in, collection of co-payment and appointment scheduling responsibilities
o Assisting patients with referralcoordination for ancillary services (i.e. MRI, CT Scan and
Ultrasound)
o Assist with preparation of medical record for appointment; filing labs and results accordingly
as well as re-filing charts in record room
o Secretarialsupport to the division as needed
University of Rhode Island Feinstein Providence Campus, Providence, RI. June 2006 – April 2008.
 Teacher’s Assistant at the Dr. Pat Feinstein Child Development Center
o Provided a myriad of services to teachers and students in a self contained educational
environment
o Utilized cognitive development skills and knowledge of human development to foster
educational advancements for pre-school aged children
o Developed superior organizational and multi-tasking skills in a fast paced learning
environment
Hollywood Video, North Providence, RI. July 2003 – July 2006
 Shift Director May 2005 – July 2006
o Developed leadership skills via shift management
o Assumed primary responsibility for revenue tracking and cash management
 Guest Service Representative July 2003 – May 2005
o Assisted guests with video selection
o Implemented suggestive selling for related products and services
o Excelled in customer relations and guest services
AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS
Dean’s List, Fall 2004 – Spring 2008; Spring 2010 – May 2014
Understanding of the Italian Language
Superior computer skills

3. CERTIFICATIONS
08/2013 – 08/2015: American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) Program
certification
08/2014 – 03/2016: State of Rhode Island Registered Nurse Licensure