Audra Lawler
Pittsford,NY
Summary
Passionate Nurse with 18 years of demonstrated experience in diverse hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
OPC Donor Manager
Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network
02.2023 - Current
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Enhanced organ recovery success rates by implementing efficient and streamlined coordination processes.
- Provided essential input on policy development within the organization, supporting continuous improvement efforts in organ recovery operations.
- Utilized advanced medical knowledge to assess donor eligibility, ensuring organs were suitable for transplantation.
- Increased donor consent rates by providing compassionate education and support to grieving families during the decision-making process.
- Developed thorough training materials for new hires and offered ongoing mentorship to help them excel in their roles as Organ Recovery Coordinators.
- Coordinated logistics for organ transport, ensuring prompt delivery to transplant centers while minimizing ischemic time.
- Contributed to the development of clinical best practices for organ recovery, elevating patient care standards and enhancing overall operations efficiency.
- Participated in community outreach events to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation and increase registration numbers.
- Streamlined the evaluation process for potential donors by implementing standardized assessment tools that improved efficiency without sacrificing accuracy.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines and ethical standards through diligent documentation and adherence to protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary hospital staff to provide timely information on potential donors, resulting in increased donation opportunities.
- Optimized communication between medical professionals, donor families, and recipient teams for successful organ transplantations.
- Facilitated open communication among all parties involved in the organ recovery process, promoting a seamless experience from initial referral through transplantation surgery completion.
- Maintained accurate records of all organ recovery activities, contributing to the organization''s data-driven quality improvement initiatives.
- Partnered with local transplant centers to track post-transplant outcomes, providing valuable feedback for improving future organ recovery processes.
- Served as a liaison between hospitals and procurement organizations to ensure smooth transitions during critical periods of patient care related to organ donation and transplantation.
- Managed complex cases effectively while balancing multiple priorities under high-pressure situations, ensuring optimal outcomes for recipients and donor families alike.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
URMC Burn Trauma ICU-LPN
University Of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital
12.2021 - 02.2023
- Medication administration, Vital signs, Daily cares, Ventilator maintenance, Blood draw, Communicating with critical care team
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
- Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
RGH Sands Constellation OR Assistant
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Responsible for picking case carts for all surgeries
- Patient transport from emergency rooms and care floors to the operating room
- Knowledge of medical equipment and surgical asepsis
- Knowledge of sterile practice
- Assist in preparation of the patient after anesthesia is administered.
Medical Assistant
URMC Rochester Internal Medicine Associates
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height
- Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
Patient Care Technician
URMC Pain Treatment Center
06.2015 - 03.2019
- Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height
- Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies
- Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies
- Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients
- Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing
- Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses
- Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission
- Operate x-ray, electrocardiogram (EKG), or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests
- Change dressings on wounds
- Set up medical laboratory equipment
- Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms
- Greet and log in patients arriving at the office or clinic
- Schedule appointments for patients
- Inventory and order medical, lab, or office supplies or equipment.
Nurse Assistant
Barnes Jewish Hospital
04.2006 - 03.2015
- Administer medications or treatments, such as catheterizations, suppositories, irrigations, enemas, massages, or douches, as directed by a physician or nurse
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs
- Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of a nurse or physician
- Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care
- Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum
- Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support
- Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses
- Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities
- Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff
- Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Education
Graduated -
ISABELLA GRAHAM HART SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL NURSING
11.2021
High School Diploma -
PARKWAY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
05.2000
Skills
- Proficient with EPIC charting system
- Proficient with Microsoft Outlook
- Multitasking ability
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Staff Training and Development
- Negotiation
- Patient Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Clinical judgment
- Family Education
- Healthcare ethics
- Surgical care
- Emergency Care
- Critical Care Nursing
- Treatment Planning
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- Wound Management
- Licensed by NY nursing board
- Patient Assessments
- Compassion and Empathy
- Taking vitals
- Patient Monitoring
Credentialsandlicenses
- CPR/AED
- BLS
- IBCLC
References
References available upon request
Timeline
OPC Donor Manager
Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network
02.2023 - Current
URMC Burn Trauma ICU-LPN
University Of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital
12.2021 - 02.2023
RGH Sands Constellation OR Assistant
05.2020 - 09.2021
Medical Assistant
URMC Rochester Internal Medicine Associates
03.2019 - 05.2020
Patient Care Technician
URMC Pain Treatment Center
06.2015 - 03.2019
Nurse Assistant
Barnes Jewish Hospital
04.2006 - 03.2015
Graduated -
ISABELLA GRAHAM HART SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL NURSING
High School Diploma -
PARKWAY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
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