Lauren Almburg, MSN, RN
Holly Springs,NC
Summary
Dedicated Float Pool Supervisor with over 4 years of leadership experience in staffing oversight and process improvement at esteemed institutions such as UNC Medical System. Proven track record in developing competencies and fostering staff development, enhancing adaptability, and driving high-quality patient care. Committed to clinical excellence, compassionate care, and improving staff retention.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
House Supervisor- Clinical Staffing Supervisor
UNC Medical System
Chapel Hill, NC
09.2023 - Current
- Responsible for staffing allocation oversight for a 1000 bed hospital, rounding on Float Pool staff, completing new hire orientation, serving as an administrative resource for the Nursing team and leadership for hospital policies and procedures
Float Pool Clinical Supervisor
Northside Hospital
Atlanta, GA
09.2017 - 07.2024
- Responsible for preparing orientation and precepting new Float Pool Staff
- Developed annual competencies for the department
- Participated in process improvement activities including initiatives to improve retention and improve guidelines/policies
- Gave monthly reviews to clinical staff to help improve patient care and foster their development
- Helped to arrange shadowing opportunities for staff interested in career growth
- Served as a relief charge nurse on all Medical-surgical floors
Agency RN
Parallon Workforce Solutions
GA
03.2014 - 09.2017
- Floated to multiple hospitals: Delivered compassionate nursing care across the lifespan on inpatient acute care medical units at a variety of hospitals
- Quickly adapted to new settings, staff, physicians, and electronic medical records with little training
Family Nurse Practitioner
Woodstock Family Practice and Urgent Care
Woodstock, GA
04.2016 - 11.2016
- Managed variety of acute and chronic illnesses in patients of all ages
- Presented comprehensive education to patients about their illness, disease prevention, management, and side effects of medication
- Conducted physical assessments, interpreted labs and diagnostic tests, provided quality treatment, and referred to specialty care when necessary
RN on medical unit
Cartersville Medical Center
Cartersville, GA
08.2015 - 04.2016
- Completed thorough assessments on patients of all ages
- Recognized EKG changes and reported to the provider, closely monitored blood sugar levels and provided appropriate treatment, monitored for changes in vital signs or mental status
Medical/Surgical RN
North Bay Hospital
New Port Richey, FL
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative care to patients, assessed for signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient's condition
- Precepted nursing students by teaching important clinical skills, lab interpretation, and medication management
RN on a Medical/Behavioral unit
All Saints Hospital
Racine, WI
12.2010 - 12.2011
- Worked collaboratively with physicians and other members of the health care team to provide the best plan of care specific to each patient
- Partook in the Nurse Residency Program with the intent of developing clinical excellence through continuing education and leadership development
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
South University
Savannah, GA06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL05.2010
Skills
- Over 4 years of experience in Float Pool management
- Worked as a Float Pool Educator- completing competencies, orientation, and holding hands on classes
- Involved in process improvement initiatives
- Completed performance reviews and disciplinary action
Community Service
- Alpha Phi Omega (student community service organization), fundraising for a variety of organizations, tutoring students, cooking for the homeless, restoring impoverished houses, picking up trash on the campus
- DeKalb Senior Daycare, fundraising for the non-profit organization
Honors And Awards
- KUDOS Award, 2019, Recognized for my attention to detail, professionalism, and bedside compassion
- Hive Five Award, 2012, Given to a RN for providing outstanding, compassionate care to patients and their families
- National Honor Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2009
- Golden Key International Honor Society, 2009, Reserved for the university’s top 15% of students
Timeline
House Supervisor- Clinical Staffing Supervisor
UNC Medical System
09.2023 - Current
Float Pool Clinical Supervisor
Northside Hospital
09.2017 - 07.2024
Family Nurse Practitioner
Woodstock Family Practice and Urgent Care
04.2016 - 11.2016
RN on medical unit
Cartersville Medical Center
08.2015 - 04.2016
Agency RN
Parallon Workforce Solutions
03.2014 - 09.2017
Medical/Surgical RN
North Bay Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2014
RN on a Medical/Behavioral unit
All Saints Hospital
12.2010 - 12.2011
Master of Science - Nursing
South University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Illinois University
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