Amy Lawien
Waukesha,WI
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable professional with a strong background in critical care nursing. Proven ability to identify patient needs and deliver holistic care, focusing on improving patient satisfaction and safety.
Registered healthcare professional with strong background in critical care environments, equipped to handle high-stress situations and complex patient needs. Excel in team collaboration, adapting quickly to evolving circumstances and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in advanced patient monitoring, emergency response, and therapeutic interventions. Known for reliability, empathy, and strong communication abilities that enhance patient care and team efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Elmbrook Memorial Hospital
Brookfield, WI
02.2020 - 04.2026
- Administered complex medication regimens and monitored patient responses in high-acuity situations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for critical patients.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols to enhance patient safety and improve clinical outcomes.
- Mentored junior nurses on best practices in intensive care nursing and emergency response techniques.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
Registered Nurse
Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI
06.2018 - 01.2020
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Waukesha Memorial Hospital
Waukesha, WI
02.2017 - 06.2018
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Brookfield, WI12.2016
Skills
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Intravenous Therapy/Supplementation
- Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Integrity and dependable
- Blood Transfusion administration
- EKG/ECG
- Telemetry monitoring/interpretation
- Respiratory maintenance
- Certified in BLS/AED
- Critical problem-solving
- Adaptable and flexible
- Reliable and responsible
Certification
- CRRT Training - 5 years
- IABP Training - 5 years
- NIHSS Training - 6 years
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Elmbrook Memorial Hospital
02.2020 - 04.2026
Registered Nurse
Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center
06.2018 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Waukesha Memorial Hospital
02.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University