1. LAURA A. GISIN
777 Hoopes Ave., Apt. J-306
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 346-1330
laura.mcfarland6@gmail.com
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OBJECTIVE
Associate Degree RN seeking a position within an organization that offers opportunities for professional growth,
advancement, and long-term employment.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS
Idaho Board of Nursing - State of Idaho, http://ibn.idaho.gov – License Search
• RN License – N-49152, expires August 31, 2015
• PN License - PN-14853, expires August 31, 2016
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED), expires July 31, 2015
EDUCATION
Eastern Idaho Technical College
• Graduate, ADN Program, December 2014
o Dean’s List
Idaho State University, College of Technology
• Graduate, PN Program, July 2009
o Dean’s List
EMPLOYMENT
Mountain View Hospital, Idaho Falls, ID
June 2014 to Present
Position: LPN/Scribe
Supervisor: Adam Simmons, PharmD, MVH
(208) 557-2738, work
(208) 604-2057, cell
• Accurate entry in CPSI of physician’s medication & lab orders for all inpatient/<23 hour overnight stay
• Communication with multiple in-house departments
• Tasking, Post-Surgical/Med Surg
• Inpatient registration for MVH Patient Portal
• CPSI electronic chart set-up & associations
Alpine Health Group, Idaho Falls, ID
September 2012 to August 2014
Position: LPN/Private Duty Nurse
Supervisor: Becky Carlson, (208) 881-3911
• 1:1 total care for pediatric pt. Primary dx: severe Aicardi Syndrome. Secondary dx: Cerebral Palsy
o Physical assessment, VS
o Respiratory Therapy: frequent oral pharyngeal suction PRN, nebulizer treatments q shift & PRN, high
frequency vest tx q shift, CPAP therapy at bedtime & PRN, O2 admin PRN
o PEG-tube feedings & med administration
o Continuous assessment for seizure activity w/PRN rescue med admin (midazolam/diazepam)
o Frequent repositioning PRN
o Other routine daily cares PRN
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2. QualiCare, Inc., Idaho Falls, ID
April 2010 – August 2012
Position: LPN/Private Duty Nurse
Supervisor: Tami Peterson, (208) 542-1388
• Dec 2010 – August 2012. 1:1 total care of pediatric as stated above for Alpine Health Group.
• Apr 2010 – Sept 2010. 1:1 total care for paraplegic pediatric pt w/T7 Spinal Cord Injury, extensive skin
graphed & healed burn injury (62% total body surface), left AKA, and several other dx throughout a 12 to 14-
hour shift.
o Assessment, VS, medication admin, pain control
o Daily basic cares & ADL’s
o Daily bowel program (digital stimulation/manual disimpaction) & bladder training (intermittent
catheterization)
o Repositioning, daily meticulous skin care & assessment, wound care/dressing changes
o Foley catheter care PRN
o 02 administration PRN
o Patient transfers, manually and via Hoyer lift
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, Idaho Falls, ID
July 2008 – September 2011
Position: CNA, 5th
Floor Medical/Oncology Unit
Supervisor: Donna Stump, Director of Nursing, Medical/Oncology, (208) 529-7595 (resigned Fall 2011)
• Code Team: Hospital-wide code team member; perform CPR compressions as directed by Code team leader.
• Assist licensed staff with nursing duties & procedures PRN
• Receive & settle-in new admits to medical/oncology floor
• Obtain patient vital signs q 4 hours & PRN, blood glucose monitoring & reporting, discern & report critical
VS & symptoms to licensed staff, collect urine/stool specimens, perform guaiac fecal occult blood test
• Pass & collect food trays, safely feed helpless patients & those at risk for aspiration, calculate & chart meal
percentages
• Promptly respond to patient call lights, assist patients with toileting needs, safely ambulate/transfer/transport
patients, provide/assist patients with daily basic cares, change bed linens daily and PRN
• Measure & record oral intake & urinary/bowel/emesis output
• Knowledge of & strict adherence to standard & isolation, chemotherapy and brachytherapy precautions
• Maintain clean & safe environment for patients & staff
• Perform electronic charting, and any other delegated duties within scope of practice
Law Offices of William A. Koch, Lancaster, CA
August 2005 – September 2007
Position: Legal Secretary
Supervisor: Bill (Owner) and Jan (Office Manager) Koch, (661) 949-6727
• Case Manager for ~50 family law clients
• Self-Directed to work independently & efficiently in a fast-paced environment to draft & file court
documents & correspondence. Schedule court hearings, depositions & other meetings, make contact with
opposing parties to facilitate case progress.
• Build a relationship of trust & confidence with clients, manage & diffuse client crises, act as liaison between
attorney & client, all other duties required to assure client satisfaction & case closure within legal and ethical
boundaries.
• Facilitator of efficient operation of small office: support co-workers, answer heavy volume of telephone
calls, manage frequent interruptions, receive large cash payments from clients, cheerfully greet clients for
daily appointments, manage court and office schedule/calendar for two attorneys.
• Utilize computer/internet, email & all appropriate computer software for scheduling, performing legal
research, preparing documents, postage, etc.
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3. PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Celeste Nadauld, POC Coordinator
Mountain View Hospital
Former Supervisor (6/2014-2/2015)
Known since June 2014
(208) 542-7007, work
(208) 201-0684, cell
Amber Wray, RN
Mountain View Hospital
Former Supervisor (6/2014-2/2015)
Known since June 2014
(208) 542-7008, work
(208) 497-1386, cell
Robyn & Bryce Bond
Parents of former patient (2010-2014)
3927 E. 154 N., Rigby, ID 83442
Known since December 2010
(208) 313-4260, Robyn
(208) 313-4270, Bryce
Bill and Jan Koch - Owners
Law Offices of William A. Koch
Former Employer (2005-2007)
Known since August 2005
(661) 949-6727, work
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