Lauren Beaver
Owego,NY
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with strong patient care, communication, and leadership skills. Proven ability to implement nursing protocols and coordinate patient care effectively.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
UHS Wilson Medical Center
Johnson City, New York
02.2026 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient recovery status continuously.
- Evaluated assigned patients to effectively plan, implement, and document skilled nursing care.
- Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
- Implemented nursing protocols to enhance patient comfort and recovery.
- Collaborated with anesthesiologists to manage post-operative pain effectively.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges in post-anesthesia care.
- Educated patients and families on recovery processes and discharge instructions.
- Conducted staff training sessions on best practices in post-anesthesia care.
- Supervised PACU staff to ensure high-quality patient care and safety.
Registered Nurse
Southern Oncology Specialists
Denver, North Carolina
02.2023 - 12.2025
- Administered chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments to oncology patients.
- Administered prescribed medications including chemotherapy agents and monitored side effects.
- Educated patients about treatment plans and side effect management strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans.
- Conducted patient assessments and documented findings in electronic health records.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed interventions based on the assessment findings.
- Monitored vital signs of cancer patients during treatments, adjusting medications accordingly.
- Managed complex pain management issues utilizing appropriate pharmacological interventions.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and families during treatment.
- Supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
- Provided guidance to family members regarding end-of-life decisions related to advanced stages of cancer.
- Reviewed laboratory results for abnormalities and reported them to physicians for further investigation.
- Assisted physicians in performing medical procedures such as biopsies, chemotherapy administration, and radiation treatments.
- Facilitated patient transitions from acute care settings back into the home environment.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe patient environment.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in critical care settings.
- Assisted in clinical trials by ensuring compliance with protocols and documentation.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, changes in condition, treatments administered and progress notes in electronic health records.
Registered Nurse
Novant Presbyterian Medical Center
Charlotte, North Carolina
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in critical care settings.
- Assisted in emergency situations by providing immediate care and support.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and concerns.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Educated patients and families about health conditions and treatment options.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Registered Nurse
UHS Wilson Medical Center
Johnson City, New York
11.2020 - 05.2022
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in critical care settings.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Educated patients and families about health conditions and treatment options.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and concerns.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Assisted in emergency situations by providing immediate care and support.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and infection control measures daily.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for all patients.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate a safe, clean patient environment.
Nursing Assistant
UHS Wilson Medical Center
Johnson City, New York
08.2012 - 10.2020
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Supported patients with mobility and personal hygiene tasks.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families regarding care procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality.
- Educated patients on health management and recovery strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Elmira College
Elmira, NY05-2020
Skills
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Nursing protocols
- Pain management
- Critical care nursing
- Post-anesthesia management
- Post-operative care
- Emergency care
- Infection control
- Team collaboration
- First Aid/CPR
- Emotional support
- First Aid/CPR
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UHS Wilson Medical Center
02.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
Southern Oncology Specialists
02.2023 - 12.2025
Registered Nurse
Novant Presbyterian Medical Center
06.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse
UHS Wilson Medical Center
11.2020 - 05.2022
Nursing Assistant
UHS Wilson Medical Center
08.2012 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Elmira College