Lauren Olivia Alexander
Village of Lakewood,IL
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with a strong background in pediatric cardiac care, enteral feeding, and chronic care. Known for maintaining composure in high-pressure environments and effectively managing challenging patients. Skilled in communication and teamwork to coordinate patient care across various disciplines. Building lasting connections with patients and families through empathetic communication, respect, and exceptional customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1:1 School Nurse
Cary Community Consolidated School District 26
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Provide 1:1 care for a student.
- Tracheostomy and ventilator skills.
- Administer feedings and medications via gastrostomy tube.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
Enteral Feeding Program Nurse Clinician
Children’s Wisconsin
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Consulting patient and families on the behalf of the care team on our expertise and evaluation of needing a Bridled NG Tube or G-Tube.
- Streamlined processes within the department, leading to increased efficiency and reduced errors.
- Enhanced patient care by establishing new protocols and guidelines for program nurses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans, ensuring optimal patient care.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, enabling accurate evaluations of treatment effectiveness over time.
- Promoted adherence to best practices within the nursing team through regular training sessions and ongoing support.
- Advocated for patients during interdisciplinary meetings, ensuring their needs were met and concerns addressed appropriately.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication.
- Implemented comprehensive training programs for nursing staff, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Managed complex cases effectively by coordinating with various healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care strategies.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, identifying areas of opportunity and implementing changes accordingly.
Travel Registered Nurse, Pediatric CICU
Children’s Hospital of Colorado
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patient needs and implement appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilizing patients, and determining the next course of action.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions to meet treatment goals.
- Administered medications to patients, monitoring responses and reporting findings to the healthcare team appropriately.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acuity patients needing complex care.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with congenital heart defects.
- Reviewed post-op orders and continuously monitoring vitals and patient needs.
- Titrated vasopressors to achieve desired patient effect per MD orders.
- Same skillset for Rady Children’s Hospital and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
Travel Registered Nurse, Pediatric CTICU
Rady Children’s Hospital of San Diego
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Same skillset
Registered Nurse, Pediatric CCU
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Same skillset
- In addition:
- Participated in 2:1 nurse-patient assignments.
- Precepted New Grad and Experienced Nurses.
- Collaborated as a member of the Ventricular Assist Devices team.
- Participation in the Growth and Development Committee.
- Participation in the Beads of Courage Program.
Registered Nurse, Stroke/TBI
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with current care plans and education demonstrated.
- Used the five rights to safely administered medications.
- Provided direct patient care with compassion and ensured dignity of each individual.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL05.2018
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE08.2025
Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Administration
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE08.2025
Skills
- Electronic Medical Records (Epic)
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Acuity Adaptable
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Pulmonary Conditions
- Primary G-Tube Changes
- Bridle Procedures
- Family and Caregiver Education
- Case Management
- Family education
- Decision-making
Certification
- S.T.A.B.L.E.: May 29, 2019
- RN Internship Program: October 7, 2020
- Certified Pediatric Nurse: January 21, 2021 – February 28, 2026
- Basic Life Support: June 16, 2023 – June 16, 2025
- Illinois Registered Nurse License Number: 041467906 (exp. May 31, 2026)
- Wisconsin Registered Nurse License Number: 1087760 (exp. March 1, 2026)
- Massachusetts Registered Nurse License Number: RN10021757 (exp. March 24, 2026)
Timeline
1:1 School Nurse
Cary Community Consolidated School District 26
08.2024 - 07.2025
Enteral Feeding Program Nurse Clinician
Children’s Wisconsin
10.2022 - 04.2024
Travel Registered Nurse, Pediatric CICU
Children’s Hospital of Colorado
01.2022 - 07.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, Pediatric CTICU
Rady Children’s Hospital of San Diego
09.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, Pediatric CCU
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
04.2019 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, Stroke/TBI
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
08.2018 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Xavier University
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership
Wilmington University
Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Administration
Wilmington University
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