Lauren Carver

• Adept in leading code blue situations for both adults and pediatrics
• Monitor airway patency and oxygen levels, and provide oxygen or assistance with ventilation if needed
• Treating both adults and pediatric patients in a busy 40 bed Emergency Department requiring multi-tasking and prioritization skills
• Collaborates with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
• Extensive experience with providing conscious sedation for both adults and pediatrics; monitor patients' levels of consciousness as they recover from sedation
• Documents clearly and concisely initial and ongoing assessments and notifies physician when changes occur

• Supervised & guided nurses on a 20 bed unit promoting a culture that encourages staff productivity
• Competent in making quick decisions, resolving conflicts, and anticipating potential problems before they arise
• Extensive knowledge with fractures, joint replacements, spinal surgeries & medical conditions
• Managed patients' pain by implements pharmacological and pharmacological pain management interventions
• Experienced in assessing patients post surgery,
• Communicated discharge instructions verbally and in writing, ensuring patient and/or caretaker understanding of post-op care.

• Managed care for up to six patients including physical assessments and medication administration including vasoactive drips and anticoagulation medications
• Developed excellent time management & prioritization skills
• Worked with surgeons, cardiologists and hospitalists to provide optimal level of patient care

· Obtained vital signs, performed specimen collections, and documented accurate medical data

· Responded to patient concerns and questions in a polite and caring manner

· Organized patient charts and prepared admission and discharge paperwork