Laura Kalu has over 10 years of experience as a registered nurse, providing patient care in psychiatric, medical, and rehabilitation settings. She has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and is certified in BLS, CPR, and AED instruction. Kalu is skilled in clinical assessment, treatment planning, and maintaining a safe care environment while working as part of an interdisciplinary team. She is currently working as an RN at Eagleville Hospital, providing monitoring, assessment, and education to patients withdrawing from drugs and alcohol.

1. LAURA KALU, RN, BSN
561 L arks pu r Stre e t, Ph ilade lph ia, PA, 19116  (404) 771-5882  lau rakalu 10@gm ail.com
PROFILE
 Consistently commended for delivering patient-centered, quality critical care.
 Dedicated member of multidisciplinary healthcare teams known for excellent clinical skills; ability to remain calm
under pressure; and strengths in making swift, correct decisions in emergency situations, while maintaining team
spirit.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
QUALITY CARE OPTIONS
Eagleville Hospital
RN, Drug and Alcohol rehabilitation 06/2014 – Present
 Monitoring patients withdrawal symptoms
 Perform charge nurse duties as demanded
 Assessing and educating patients about their treatment and withdrawal problems
 Perform admissions and Discharge protocols Performed floor diagnostic tests
 Performed floor diagnostic tests
 Oversee safety protocols of the unit
 Maintain infection control and precautions
 Maintain safe work environment with team spirit
 Assessing and evaluating patient concerns and needs towards reaching goals
 Encourage and maintain respect for human dignity and concern for others
 Update end of shift report
LARIE HOME CARE SERVICES & STAFFING, INC.
RN, Supervisor 06/2014 - Present
 Providing Supervision on Admissions, Reassessment & Discharges protocols
 Employee and patient education
 Personnel and Budget matter
 Quality Assurance
 First Aide/CPR/AED Instructor
 BLS for health care profession Instructor
 Group Presentations
 Company Representative
 Providing oversight to nursing team
PHMC- WEST HAVEN
NURSE COORDINATOR 09/2015 – 08/15/2016
 Provide supervision for all Nursing Staff
 Provide and Coordinate Supportive and restorative Care

2.  Complete Nursing Health Assessments on all Participants within 24 hours of admission and as
needed
 Complete Participants Care Plan on admission and every 6 months/as needed
 Provide and coordinate Nursing Case Management, health education and counseling for all
West Haven Participants to ensure quality care
 Review all Lab Results and ensure appropriate follow-up is performed
 Conduct monthly and quality chart reviews and audits to ensure quality indicators are met
 Coordinate outside resources providing health education to Participants
 Act as the primary liaison to contract pharmacy and laboratory vendors
 Manage Electronic Medication Administration Record System across all shifts
 Maintain Standard Precautions among staff and Participants including all infection control
activities and report findings monthly
 Coordinate Participants’ physical examinations within 24 hours of admission
 Maintain communication between West Haven psychiatrist and the Participants’ Primary Care
physicians for medical issues requiring ongoing treatment
Haven Behavioral Hospital
RN, Psychiatric Nursing, 06/2014 – 08/2015
Provided nursing care to patients with variety of Psychiatric problems:
 Caring for patients with acute and chronic mental distress
 Supervision of nursing team
 Conducting patient assessment and provide proper nursing interventions as assigned
 Assessing and documenting patient condition
 Maintaining a safe and efficient work and treatment environment in compliance with hospital
policies & procedures
 Building relationships with patient and Family to encourage trust
 Assessing and evaluating patient concerns and needs towards reaching their goals
 Administration of medication and education on usage.
 Coordinating patient care with other health team members
ATHENS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, (200+-bed hospital), Atlanta, GA
RN, Neuroscience, 05/2013 – 06/2014.
Provided nursing care to patients with variety of medical conditions
Outcomes:
 Worked with a variety of patients in Neurosciences Unit
 Observed and recorded patient behavior
 Consulted with physicians and other healthcare professionals
 Established treatment plans, operating medical equipments
 Supervised licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and certified nurse assistants (CNAs)
 Performed floor diagnostic tests

3.  Treated medical emergencies, such as heart attacks, strokes, car accidents, psychiatrics,
altered mental as well as recovering post-operative patients
 Administered medications and treatments: IV therapies, IM, SQ, PO, etc.
 Displayed expert clinical skills in managing the critical care of all categories of injuries
 Contributed to standards of care by improving patient outcomes and drive for continuous
improvement.
 Family and Patient education on care and progress
BIOLOGY DEPT, GEORGIA STATE UNIV, Atlanta, GA
Research Assistant, 01/2003 - 01/2004.
 Assisted in multiple laboratory techniques and procedures pertaining to Cellular and
Molecular Biology.
 Involved in preparation of solutions, sterilization of laboratory equipment, stocking research
materials and inventory in Physiology Laboratory.
 Managed and facilitated procedures related to cell culture and harvesting
ED U CA T I O N & CR ED E N T I A L S
BRENAU UNIVERSITY, GAINESVILLE, GA 05/ 2013
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY, 08/ 2005
Bachelor of Science, Biology Major, Chemistry Minor
ADD I T IO N A L CE R T I F I CA T I O N S & AF F I LI A T IO N S
 BSN, RN
 BS
 ANA Member
 PSNA MEMBER
 APNA MEMBER
 Certified BLS (CPR &AED), American Heart Association, 08/09/2016
 Certified CPR & AED, Red Cross Instructor, 02/2014
 Certified BLS Red Cross Instructor, 08/2015
 Certified Substitute teacher since 08/2005
AWARDS
 Certificates of Appreciations.

4.  Great Effort Award in Biology.
 National Scientific Honor Society
 National Society of Leadership and Success
REFERENCES: Available on request.