Amy Lawien
Waukesha,WI
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive ICU experience at Elmbrook Hospital, excelling in hemodynamics monitoring and advanced life support. Recognized for reducing patient complications through critical interventions and fostering a supportive team environment. Adaptable and dependable, committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to medically complex patients.
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
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Elmbrook Hospital
02.2020 - Current
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- 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.
- Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
- Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
Registered Nurse
Clement J Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center
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
02.2018 - 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.
- Effectively managed acute pain symptoms by administering medications as prescribed while monitoring for potential side effects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Brookfield, WI12-2016
Skills
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- ECG
- Intravenous therapy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced life support
- Respiratory maintenance
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Problem-solving
- Honest and dependable
- Adaptable and flexible
- Blood transfusion administration
- Reliable and responsible
Certification
- CRRT Training - 4 years
- IABP Training - 4 years
- NIHSS Training - 5 years
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Elmbrook Hospital
02.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Clement J Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center
06.2018 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Waukesha Memorial Hospital
02.2018 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
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