Summary
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Certification
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Chelsea M. Lavigne

Laveen,AZ

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with over five years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in diverse ICU, ER, and Pediatric settings. Notable achievements include receiving the DAISY Award twice during nursing education and excelling in both NICU externship and CVICU preceptorship. A summa cum laude graduate with a 4.2 GPA, recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Committed to leveraging clinical expertise in a challenging nursing role to enhance patient care through effective communication and teamwork.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Valleywise ER
Phoenix, AZ
01.2021 - Current
  • Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions
  • Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results
  • Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary
  • Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues

Preceptorship Nurse

Banner Heart Hospital
Mesa, AZ
03.2024 - 07.2025
  • Responded quickly to changes in a patient's condition and reported them to the physician immediately.
  • Maintained knowledge of current evidence-based guidelines related to cardiac ICU nursing care.
  • Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
  • Performed venipuncture, intravenous therapy administration, and arterial blood gas draws.
  • Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
  • Administered medications as ordered by physician according to hospital policy and procedure.
  • Educated patients on their disease process and treatment plan while ensuring they understand all instructions given by medical staff.

Student Nurse Extern NICU

Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Assisted in the implementation of individualized patient care plans
  • Monitored postoperative progress of surgical patients through assessment of vital signs, wound healing, pain management
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient information according to policies and procedures

Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse

St. Cloud Hospital
St. Cloud, MN
01.2018 - 11.2021
  • Specialized LPN with NICU certifications and L&D/Transition certifications I dedicated to providing advanced care for critically ill or premature newborns
  • Working in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), these playing a crucial role in the treatment and management of neonates who require intensive medical attention due to a range of conditions, including congenital disorders, respiratory issues, and complications from premature birth

Education

RN-BSN - Bachelors Of Science Nursing

Arizona College of Nursing
Tempe
08.2024

Licenced practical nurse diploma -

mesabi range technical college
01.2018

Skills

  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • Basic life support
  • Pediatric advanced life support
  • IV management

References

Available upon request

Certification

  • BSN-RN
  • LPN
  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • PALS
  • TNCC

Personal Information

Title: BSN-RN

Accomplishmentsandawards

  • Student Daisy Award, 2024
  • SNAZ (Student Nursing Association)

Accomplishments

  • 2 time daisy award winner

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Preceptorship Nurse

Banner Heart Hospital
03.2024 - 07.2025

Student Nurse Extern NICU

Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital
01.2024 - 08.2024

Licensed Practical Nurse

Valleywise ER
01.2021 - Current

Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse

St. Cloud Hospital
01.2018 - 11.2021

RN-BSN - Bachelors Of Science Nursing

Arizona College of Nursing

Licenced practical nurse diploma -

mesabi range technical college

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