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Lauren Anaya

San Diego,CA

Summary

Versatile registered nurse with several years of experience delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams towards achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Virtual RN

Sharp System Services
04.2024 - Current
  • Completed admission, discharge, and daily virtual video visits with patients on acute care, progressive care, and specialty units.
  • Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice, core measures, and state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
  • Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.

Progressive Care RN

Sharp Memorial Hospital
04.2023 - 04.2024
  • Provided inpatient care on the medical progressive care unit for patients with a wide variety of diagnoses, including COPD, COVID-19, sepsis, alcohol withdrawal, C. diff, TB, etc. and specialized in CHF.
  • Acted as a leader in the resource RN role to be a resource for other nurses on the unit and precepted/trained New Grad RNs, nursing students, and new hires.
  • Participated as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure patients received high quality, patient-centered care and were working towards their discharge goals.
  • Documented appropriately using Cerner and EPIC.

Emergency Department RN

Sharp Chula Vista
10.2022 - 04.2023
  • Provided care to adult and pediatric patients in the emergency department with a wide variety of diagnoses, including strokes and CPR in progress/code blue.
  • Trained to triage patients appropriately and determine what basic labs and radiology procedures need to be ordered.
  • Performed conscious sedation under supervision of a physician.
  • Provided care to patients who were brought in by Border Patrol or were from correctional facilities.

Triage Primary Care RN

Sharp Rees Stealy Grossmont
03.2022 - 10.2022
  • Performed phone triage in the primary care setting for covid, CHF exacerbations, hypertension, UTIs, abdominal pain, sinus infections, edema, chest pain, the flu, suicidal ideation, etc.
  • Triaged patients that walked into the clinic without an appointment.
  • Responded to all code blues immediately.
  • Acted in a leadership role as a resource to all LVNs, medical assistants and RNs.
  • Cross trained in the allergy department to administer allergen immunotherapy.
  • Cross trained in the nurse resource clinic to administer immunizations/medications and perform EKGs, blood pressure checks, retinavue, arterial brachial index measurements, wound care, etc.

Progressive Care RN

Sharp Memorial Hospital
11.2020 - 03.2022
  • Prevented complications by closely monitoring vital signs and promptly responding to changes in patient status.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in progressive care nursing techniques and technologies.
  • Increased efficiency in the Progressive Care Unit by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time.

IMCU/Critical Care RN

Swedish Medical Center
10.2020 - 11.2021
  • Provided inpatient care on the intermediate care unit for patients with a wide array of diagnoses, including COVID-19, COPD, CHF, GI bleed, sepsis, post-surgery, alcohol withdrawal, etc.
  • Acted as a part of the critical care team and participated in interprofessional collaboration to provide high-quality, patient-centered care.
  • Documented appropriately using EPIC.

Flu/COVID Vaccination Clinic RN

RCPMS and Priority RN Nursing Services
09.2019 - 11.2019
  • Provided flu and covid vaccinations and education to the pediatric population and their parents/caregivers.
  • Provided flu vaccinations to Sharp Healthcare employees.

Education

MBA - Healthcare Administration

Wilmington University
12.2027

MSN - Clinical Nurse Leader

University of San Diego
05.2019

BA - Biology

University of San Diego
05.2017

Skills

  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Quality Improvement
  • Team Collaboration
  • Healthcare Compliance
  • Patient and Family Education
  • Leadership Development
  • Care Coordination
  • Training Staff
  • SBAR Communications

Certification

  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
  • BLS Basic Life Support
  • PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • ACLS Advanced Care Life Support
  • Public Health Registered RN
  • NIHSS

Timeline

Virtual RN

Sharp System Services
04.2024 - Current

Progressive Care RN

Sharp Memorial Hospital
04.2023 - 04.2024

Emergency Department RN

Sharp Chula Vista
10.2022 - 04.2023

Triage Primary Care RN

Sharp Rees Stealy Grossmont
03.2022 - 10.2022

Progressive Care RN

Sharp Memorial Hospital
11.2020 - 03.2022

IMCU/Critical Care RN

Swedish Medical Center
10.2020 - 11.2021

Flu/COVID Vaccination Clinic RN

RCPMS and Priority RN Nursing Services
09.2019 - 11.2019

MSN - Clinical Nurse Leader

University of San Diego

BA - Biology

University of San Diego

MBA - Healthcare Administration

Wilmington University
Lauren Anaya