Agata A. Lauer
Mantua,NJ
Summary
Compassionate, dedicated and energetic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Pennsylvania Hospital and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Skilled in medication administration and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective pain management strategies. Recognized for mentoring new staff and implementing evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes in high-acuity settings who quickly establishes rapport on various units with patients, families and collogues. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Resource Pool
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
03.2018 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques while offering exceptional care and support for individuals and families
- Floated regularly to various units such as Cardiovascular / Cardio Thoracic / Stroke / Trauma / Observation / PACU / ED Holds / Urological & Gynecological / Orthopedic / Psych / Detox / SNF / COVID / Acute Care for the Elderly to cover assignments
- Managed caseload of 1:5 or 1:4 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, wound care, medication management,
- Managed patients pain by implementing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions
- Used EPIC to document nursing interventions, diagnosis, and patient progress, assessment, treatments, discharge instructions and follow up care
- Collaborated daily with health care team to achieve optimum patient care, boosting patient satisfaction and enhancing and implementing treatment strategies
- Started and maintained PCA, IVF, executed post op orders, maintained traction device, wound care, surgical wound and drains, Leech therapy
Charge Nurse Resource Pool COVID Unit
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Trained new nurses in proper COVID techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting RNS & CNAs in daily nursing care, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration
- Collaborated with upper administration to open up a Medical Surgical COVID unit and adhered to safety protocols
- Responded quickly to situations impacting safety and security on unit, actualizing crisis prevention intervention to control an de-escalate situations
Registered Nurse Shared Governance Unit Chair
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Facilitated recruitment and renewals for assigned committees, meetings with accordance of governing documents
- Led unit organization in setting goals and strategies and their objectives
- Maintained impartiality and objectivity during meetings and decision-making by building consensus and developing solution
- Composed and transcribed well-written documents, reports, meeting minutes and emails
Telemetry Unit Cardio Thoracic Charge Nurse
Pennsylvania Hospital
02.2016 - 03.2018
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Oversaw unit during off shift hours while adhering to company policies and procedures while communicating with Nurse Manager and Supervisors
- Implemented stress-reduction techniques among staff, leading to improved job satisfaction and reduced absenteeism.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Pennsylvania Hospital
08.2014 - 03.2018
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Nursing Assistant Telemetry Unit
Pennsylvania Hospital
12.2003 - 07.2014
- Scheduled staff to promote safe and effective patient care, supported retention of nurses, CNAs, and promoted adequate staffing fo unit while adhering to unit guidelines and policies
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
- Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss emerging issues within the unit, contributing ideas for quality improvement initiatives.
- Expedited response times to call lights, boosting overall patient satisfaction levels during their stay at the facility.
- Aided in the prevention of pressure ulcers through diligent monitoring and implementation of appropriate turning schedules for bedridden patients.
Phlebotomy Team Lead
Pennsylvania Hospital
04.2006 - 06.2009
- Improved patient satisfaction by consistently providing efficient and accurate blood draws.
- Enhanced team morale with effective communication and proactive problem-solving strategies.
- Facilitated cross-training initiatives to enhance overall team skills and versatility in various aspects of phlebotomy responsibilities.
- Streamlined the phlebotomy process for better time management and increased daily test completion rates.
- Maintained compliance with safety protocols, minimizing workplace accidents and needlesticks injuries.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Developed training materials to ensure consistent skill development among team members.
- Ensured proper clinical documentation by meticulously recording all relevant information for each patient encounter.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Education
Master of Science - Adult -Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA08-2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA05-2014
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Science Business And Technology
La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA05-2008
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Chest Tubes
- Patient Advocate
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Licensed RN
- Chronic disease management
- Chest pain management
Certification
BLS, ACLS Certified
Languages
Polish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Charge Nurse Resource Pool COVID Unit
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
07.2020 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse Shared Governance Unit Chair
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
03.2019 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Resource Pool
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
03.2018 - Current
Telemetry Unit Cardio Thoracic Charge Nurse
Pennsylvania Hospital
02.2016 - 03.2018
Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Pennsylvania Hospital
08.2014 - 03.2018
Phlebotomy Team Lead
Pennsylvania Hospital
04.2006 - 06.2009
Nursing Assistant Telemetry Unit
Pennsylvania Hospital
12.2003 - 07.2014
Master of Science - Adult -Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
La Salle University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
La Salle University
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Science Business And Technology
La Salle University
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