Lacey Gillen
Registered Nurse
Deland
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Clinical Assessment Advisor
CenterWell Home Health
10.2024 - Current
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
Emergency Department Registered Nurse Float Pool
AdventHealth
06.2022 - 10.2024
- Performs and documents accurate patient assessment, obtaining and interpreting information in terms of the patients' needs, safety, discharge planning, psychiatric/social/cultural, family needs, multi-system physical assessment, patient/family level of knowledge and readiness to learn about disease process and care requirements.
- Observes and monitors patient lab work for trends and reports abnormal lab tests to the appropriate physician and obtains appropriate interventions.
- Display expert clinical skills in managing the critical care of all categories of Emergency Department patients including major and minor trauma, chronic illness, and psychiatric emergencies.
- Utilizes evidence-based practice clinical data to implement appropriate interventions.
- Serving as a patient advocate while communicating effectively with patients, families and caregivers to facilitate outstanding levels of care and service
- Contribute excellent teamwork to multiple departments being a Float Pool employee, displaying flexibility by adapting to different environments and patient populations
RN Case Manager
AdventHealth Home Care
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
- Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cleveland Clinic Indian River
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities for psychiatric patients.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
AdventHealth
07.2018 - 08.2021
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions..
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Educated patients and their families about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Adventist University of Health Sciences
Orlando, FL 05.2001 -
Skills
Critical Care
Emergency Response
Lab Result Interpretation
Medical Recordkeeping
Care Planning
Wound Care
Mental Health Support
Substance Abuse Education
Family Education
Precepting
Supply Restocking
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Clinical Assessment Advisor
CenterWell Home Health
10.2024 - Current
BLS
01-2024
ACLS
01-2024
PALS
01-2024
Port Access Certification
12-2023
OASIS Certification
02-2023
RN Case Manager
AdventHealth Home Care
01.2023 - 07.2023
USIV Insertion
01-2023
Emergency Department Registered Nurse Float Pool
AdventHealth
06.2022 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cleveland Clinic Indian River
08.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
AdventHealth
07.2018 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Adventist University of Health Sciences
05.2001 -
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