1. Laura E. Matthews Black, BSN, RN lblack6361@gmail.com
C: 828-308-6361
1981 Brookstone Way, Apt. 306
Rock Hill, SC 29732
RegisteredNurse Profile
Committed, patient-centered, and fast-paced RN who excels at quickly identifying patient needs
through astute assessments, prioritizing intelligently based on acuity, and monitoring adverse
reactions vigilantly. I have excellent communication skills and repour with my patients and their
families.
 Preoperative and recovery care, demonstrating critical thinking, keen prioritization and
proficiency in providing care in both areas mentioned.
 Requested by doctors and solicited by fellow nurses to start difficult IVs.
 Praised by patients and family members for providing attentive, integrity driven, and
quality care.
 Demonstrated strong clinical skills as well as proficiency in patient education.
Healthcare Experience * Achievements
Tuberculosis patients on isolation, served on Code Blue team. Frequent care of
Pre and post coronary artery bypass graft patients, cardiac ablation, as well as
Stent placement and assisted with cardioversions. Performed 12 lead ECGs and
Served as liaison between staff and doctors for patients in crisis.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Exp.10/2016 * Basic Life Support (BLS)
Exp.4/2017 * IV certified
Continuing Education Courses: Cardiac Arrhythmias, Malignant Hyperthermia, Pain
Management, Geriatrics Symposium, addressing the specialized needs of the geriatric
population, Operating Room Safety, Patient Safety.
Volunteer work: Cooperative Christian Ministries, Health First Center, both in Hickory, N.C.
2008-current * Viewmont Surgery Center * Hickory, N.C. * Preop/Pacu RN
Start IVs for procedures, conduct preoperative interviews with prospective
Patients, review current medications and drug allergies with patients, assess
Risk of complications and need for additional medical evaluation with
Anesthesiologist. Assist Anesthesiologist with nerve blocks for orthopedic
surgeries. Recover patients postoperatively, medicate for pain, nausea,
And assess for anesthesia-related adverse reactions (malignant hyperthermia).
Have served as safety officer performing facility safety checks monthly.
Served as auditor for medications used in anesthesia workroom. Participated in
Multiple health fairs sponsored by VSC.
2006-2008 * Frye Regional Medical Center * Hickory, N.C. * Telemetry RN

2. Care and assessment of patients post cardiac catheterization, angioplasty,
Cardioversion, bypass, as well as congestive heart failure. Charge nurse duties,
Proficient in performing and interpreting 12 lead ECGs and recognizing lethal
Arrythmias. Comfortable communicating with doctors in cases of patient
emergencies. Competently manage the care of 6 patients per shift.
2002-2006 * Traveling contract RN. Baptist Medical Center, Cleveland Regional Medical
Center, Lincoln Medical Center. Cardiac/Telemetry RN
Completed admissions, discharges, and patient education. Started IVs and
Administered/monitored cardiac drugs/IV drips/blood products. Monitored
And removed pacer wires, arterial sheaths, performed in capacity as charge nurse
And preceptor to new travel RNs. Measured heart rate, blood pressure, breathing
Rate, blood-oxygen level, and EKGs. Quickly revived and stabilized patients.
2000-2002 * Iredell Memorial Hospital, Statesville, N.C. * Floating RN Baylor
Acute patient care on fast paced telemetry unit, renal unit, and long-term care.
Completed admissions, discharges, wound care, tracheostomy care, bladder
Irrigations, administered and initiated IV drugs, blood products, solicited by
Fellow nurses for difficult IVs. Monitored cardiac drugs for ECG changes.
1999-2000 * Frye Regional Medical Center * Hickory, N.C. * Telemetry RN
Charge nurse/preceptor capacity, acute patient care, post procedure care
1997-1999 * Piedmont Medical Center * Rock Hill, S.C. * Progressive Care Unit RN
Monitored telemetry patients, initiated and monitored IV drugs for cardiac
And blood pressure control, patient education pre and post procedures.
Monitored patients post cardiac catheterization and intervention. Completed
Admissions, discharges, interpreted telemetry strips and performed 12 lead
ECGs.
1994-1999 * Moore Regional Hospital * Pinehurst, N.C. medical/surgical/telemetry RN,
Charge nurse capacity, preceptor capacity, performed peritoneal dialysis, prepared patients for
coronary artery bypass grafts, recovered cardiac cath patients, assisted with cardioversions and
recovered them, monitored telemetry patients.
Education and Honors
Sandhills Community College: Southern Pines, N.C.: Graduated 1994 Associate Degree Nurse
University of North Carolina at Greensboro: Graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science
with a concentration in gerontology nursing May 3, 2012.
Completed the Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) with honors.
Dean’s List recipient 4 consecutive semesters.
Member of the National Society of Leadership and Success, 2012 and Gamma Zeta, UNCG
chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau honor society.
A Gate Key International Honor Society member as of fall 2012.

3. References
1. Kathy Kelly RN, MSN; Administrator of Viewmont Surgery Center: 828-624-1259
2. Janet Killian RN; DON of Viewmont Surgery Center: 828-624-1276
3. Anita Roper RN, MBA; Former administrator of Viewmont Surgery Center 828-358-
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