Alicia Laporte Rn, Bsn, Phn Email & Phone Number

Minnesota, United States

Brainerd, Minnesota, United States

13 bed locked voluntary Adult Unit

Rochester, Minnesota, United States

Mock Code Blue Facilitator, facilitated Code Blue drills for Staff (M.D. PA, NP, RN, PCA, HUC) on Units within the St. Mary’s as well as Downtown Hospital Campus (2016-2021) Epic Super User (2017-2021) Unit Preceptor (2017-2021) Unit Council Committee Member (2018-2021) Unit Staff Development Committee Member (2019-2021) Unit Adjunct RN (provided relevant and applicable education to patients during their inpatient hospitalization such as Didactical Behavioral Therapy, Radical Acceptance, effective coping skills, medication management, etc) (2019-2021) Unit Falls Champion (2020-2021) Days of Safety Leader (2020-2021) Unit Admission/Discharge RN Pilot Member (2020-2021) Utilized Multidisciplinary teamwork to effectively diffuse potentially dangerous situations posed by patients (threaten to hurt themselves/others, aggression, etc) Proficient in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), in order to safely defend self-and/or others in potentially escalating situations posed by acutely mentally ill patients (renewal course annually) Well versed in the utilization of emergent psychotropic medications in the event of an acute needWorked to foster and establish ongoing therapeutic rapport with Patients, Their Support Systems through their hospital admission while working to maintain adequate Unit safety and a nurturing recovery environment for Patients to heal and excel!

Responsible for instituting Culturally Sensitive nursing care to the Native American population ranging in age from 15-70Held semi-weekly education courses aimed to offer insight to very real life-altering dangers of drug and alcohol lifestyles and pertinent health concerns regarding the Native American population such as diabetes and obesity

Duluth, Minnesota Area

Effective leader of skilled nursing care and prioritization for over 30 patients per shift ranging in age from 21 to 100Coordinate with various members of the healthcare team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plansProficient in tracheotomy care/suctioning, ostomy care, diabetes management, medication administration, and tube feedingsDirect, delegate, and supervise TMA’s and CNA’s to ensure excellent and safe patient careEasily adapt to high-stress situations with continuous consideration for patient safety

Duluth, Minnesota Area

Data entry prospective and/or current students of The CollegeCampus Tours to Prospective Students and their FamiliesAdmission Desk management (answer phones, schedule campus tours, greet visitors to The College, worked alongside Admissions Office Counselors and Support Staff in any capacity needed (filing, making copies, sending mail, etc.)

Duluth, Minnesota Area

Responsible for a variable patient workload from post-procedure to cardiac and systemic anomalies Collaborated with nurse preceptors to effectively and safely deliver patient care

Duluth, Minnesota Area

Oncology, Hospice, and Mental HealthActively distributed medications, obtained and charted vital signs, performed head-to-toe assessments, collaborated with other students, nurses, social workers, and physicians to provide excellent patient care

Duluth, Minnesota Area

Prioritized and perform a majority of activities of daily living for upwards of 9 residents a shiftCollaborated with various members of the interdisciplinary team Floated to other units, from inpatient long-term care to acute rehabilitation care

Duluth, Minnesota Area

Independently roomed patients and charted vitals in Epic Charting SystemClosely observed Registered Nurses perform a variety of tasks, from initiating IV access, PORT access, to administering chemotherapy to patients

Duluth, Minnesota Area

Medical/Surgical, Pediatrics, Home Care, Hospice, Outpatient Surgery, Orthopedics, Labor and DeliveryCared compassionately and empathetically for a variety of individuals with various conditions and diagnoses, performed head-to-toe assessments, vital signs, and administered medications under direct supervision of Registered Nurses employed at the Institution

Duluth, Minnesota Area

Facilitated and managed activities of daily living for 7-10 residents daily ranging in ages 40-105Actively participated in Patient AdvocacyEasily adapted to high-stress situations with conscious and continuous consideration for patient safety