Laurel Parkinson
About Laurel Parkinson
Laurel Parkinson is a Registered Nurse in the Endoscopy Department at Alta View Hospital Specialty Center, where she has worked since 2006. She has extensive experience in various nursing roles, particularly in endoscopy and blood bank services, and holds both an Associate's degree and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Work at Intermountain Healthcare
Laurel Parkinson has had a long tenure at Intermountain Healthcare, where she has worked in various capacities. She began her career at Intermountain Healthcare in 1987, serving as a Registered Nurse at American Fork Hospital for four years. She continued her service at the organization, working in the Blood Bank Services at LDS Hospital from 1991 to 1997. After a brief period away, she returned to Intermountain Healthcare in 2000, working at Salt Lake Clinic for eight months. Since 2006, she has been employed as a Registered Nurse in the Endoscopy Department at Alta View Hospital Specialty Center.
Education and Expertise
Laurel Parkinson holds an Associate's degree in Registered Nursing from Brigham Young University, which she completed between 1977 and 1980. She later pursued further education at Western Governors University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Registered Nursing from 2015 to 2017. Her expertise includes extensive experience with iCentra documentation, covering pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure phases. Additionally, she possesses specialized knowledge in managing gastrointestinal bleeding situations and performing procedures for the removal of foreign bodies and food impactions.
Background
Before her extensive career at Intermountain Healthcare, Laurel Parkinson worked for the American Red Cross as a Registered Nurse Apheresis from 2001 to 2004 in the Boise, Idaho area. She also served as a Registered Nurse at Shriners Hospitals for Children in Salt Lake City for one month in 2001. Prior to her work with the American Red Cross, she spent three years as a Registered Nurse with the organization from 1997 to 2000 in the Greater Salt Lake City area.
Achievements
In her current role as a Registered Nurse in the Endoscopy Department, Laurel Parkinson is responsible for the proper labeling of tissue samples during endoscopy procedures, which is critical for accurate diagnosis and treatment. She also serves as a sedation nurse during these procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort through careful monitoring and medication administration. Her extensive experience in nursing and specialized knowledge in endoscopic procedures contribute to her effectiveness in these responsibilities.