Lauren Blatt
250 Dairy Lane, Lavalette,WV
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 1.5 years of direct patient care experience in a Level III NICU. Adept at interdisciplinary communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of neonatal treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and emotional support techniques.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Cabell Huntington Hospital: Hoops Family Hospital
09.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill neonates.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, progress, and discharge planning in electronic medical records systems (Cerner).
- Performed comprehensive assessments of neonatal patients, identifying subtle changes in condition that required medical intervention or modification of treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Assisted with complex procedures such as intubation, umbilical line placement, and lumbar punctures to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Enhanced family satisfaction by providing extensive education on infant care and supporting parents during their NICU journey.
- Anticipated potential complications related to prematurity or critical illness by staying current on industry best practices through continuing education opportunities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for each patient.
- Managed ventilator settings and monitored patients'' respiratory status closely to optimize oxygenation and minimize complications.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Nurse Extern
St. Mary's Medical Center
05.2021 - Current
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Recorded vital signs and intake and output, documenting information in Soarian.
- Performed tracheostomy and catheter care, as well as blood glucose checks, ECGs, and bladder scans.
- Utilized wheelchairs and hospital beds to transfer patients between rooms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patients.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered one-on-one care and support to individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marshall University
Huntington, WV04.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Mary's School of Nursing
Huntington, WV08.2022
Skills
- Premature infant care
- Patient Advocacy
- Vitals monitoring
- Ventilator management
- Intravenous and central line therapy
- Emotional Support
- Feeding Tube Care
- Blood Transfusion Administration
Certification
BLS and CPR certified
Languages
Additional Information
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit skin care team
Timeline
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Cabell Huntington Hospital: Hoops Family Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Nurse Extern
St. Mary's Medical Center
05.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marshall University
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Mary's School of Nursing
BLS and CPR certified
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