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Lauren Tardy

Dripping Springs,TX

Summary

Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with over 10 years of cross cultural experience working with teams in a variety of situations. Ready to take on the tasks required to contribute to the team and workplace. Compassionate care, skilled learner and gifted at seeing patient needs and working towards the health and safety of the patient.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Team Member

Frontiers
, AZ
02.2010 - 12.2023
  • Assisted newly hired team members by explaining team procedures and requirements.
  • Collaborated with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
  • Participated in training sessions for new employees when needed.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvements within the team.
  • Evaluated needs of the team and helped to delegate tasks to optimize overall fruitfulness.
  • Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
  • Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Participated in language learning school.
  • Identified needs in community and work to bring about holistic change.
  • Worked cross culturally in India, UAE and Thailand.

Registered Nurse

Local Midwife
Lancaster, PA
11.2010 - 02.2011
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of patient care team.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted with non-invasive procedures.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Delivered culturally competent care tailored to diverse patient population (Amish population).

Medical Assistant Student Intern

UT Austin
Austin, TX
07.2009 - 07.2009
  • Recorded patient charts in management system.
  • Developed and maintained good rapport and cooperative working relationships with providers and staff.
  • Assisted nursing staff in prepping patients for examinations or procedures.
  • Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to patients under direction of Precepting Nurse Team.
  • Monitored vital signs such as heart rate, temperature, respiration rate.
  • Evaluated patient's response to treatments based on observations and assessments.
  • Ensured compliance with safety protocols related to handling of medical equipment or hazardous materials.
  • Conducted routine check-ups on outpatients to monitor their health progress over time.
  • Educated patients on preventive care measures, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications as required.
  • Administered vaccines to patients as prescribed by attending physician.

Volunteer

Breaking Borders
, TX
06.2006 - 07.2006
  • Volunteered in Cairo, Egypt providing medical support to local men, women and children of all ages.
  • Participated in public health campaigns by providing information on preventive healthcare measures.
  • Provided medical assistance to patients in need of care and treatment.
  • Coordinated with other volunteers for efficient management of resources available at each location where services were provided.
  • Educated local communities about basic sanitation practices, nutrition, and hygiene.
  • Took vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, respiration rate of patients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
12-2009

Skills

  • Reliability
  • Culturally-sensitive care
  • Postpartum Care
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Attention to Detail
  • CPR certified
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Following Instructions
  • Multitasking
  • Adaptability
  • Self Motivation
  • Maintaining clean environment
  • Patient Education
  • Patient Care
  • Compassionate Care

Affiliations

  • Mom of 5
  • Homeschool teacher
  • Crossfit athlete

Languages

Urdu
Limited

Certification

  • CPR and BLS certified

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Local Midwife
11.2010 - 02.2011

Team Member

Frontiers
02.2010 - 12.2023

Medical Assistant Student Intern

UT Austin
07.2009 - 07.2009

Volunteer

Breaking Borders
06.2006 - 07.2006

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Texas At Austin

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