Lauren Bruno
Mountainside,NJ
Summary
Experienced nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
04.2020 - Current
- Administered moderate sedation to patients undergoing various procedures such as imaged guided biopsies, embolizations, venous access, drain placements
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Improved patient outcomes by monitoring patients' level of consciousness and vital signs throughout procedures
- Utilized critical thinking skills intra-procedure, such as airway management, hemodynamic stabilization, and pain management
- Operated as charge nurse by overseeing the workflow of the department by effectively managing multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritizing urgent cases as needed.
- Assisted in the training of existing IR nurses to the charge nurse role by teaching how to triage patient referrals, collaborating with the IR attending and interdisciplinary teams to facilitate safe patient care, and managing daily staffing and departmental needs
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, providing education on various complex procedures requiring specific nursing tasks and training in administering moderate sedation
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced team communication by consistently collaborating with physicians, technologists, and other healthcare professionals for optimal patient care.
- Effectively addressed any concerns or questions regarding the procedure posed by patients or their families, providing thorough explanations about the nature of their interventional radiology procedures.
- Supported the development of departmental policies and procedures to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness in delivering patient care services in interventional radiology.
- Maintained a sterile environment during procedures by adhering to strict infection control guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted physicians on the inpatient units for bedside paracenteses and thoracenteses
- Acted as a member of quality assurance in the professional development committee by attending monthly meetings and contributing to the creation of new policies
- Acted as Magnet Champion of the unit by attending monthly magnet meetings and encouraging magnet standard amongst the unit
Registered Nurse, Pediatric ICU
Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital
09.2017 - 04.2020
- Provided compassionate, family-centered care for patients ranging from newborns to 22 year olds with life threatening or high acuity conditions, requiring constant monitoring
- Provided competent and safe care to patients requiring complex medical equipment such as mechanical ventilation, manual peritoneal dialysis, EEG monitoring, & external ventricular drains
- Performed thorough assessments, administered medications safely, initiated and titrated sedation, presser, and insulin drips
- Cared for post operative patients requiring invasive surgeries such as, kidney, liver & small bowel transplants, scoliosis repairs, tonsil/adenoidectomies, & craniotomies
- Aided physicians in invasive procedures such as codes, intubations, lumbar punctures, & central line placements
- Transported critical patients to various tests/procedures throughout hospital including, CT scan, MRI, X-ray
- Qualified to float to floors including, pediatric cardiac ICU, pediatric hematology & oncology unit, general pediatric unit.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Nursing Assistant
Morristown Medical Center
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene and daily living needs
- Provided vital sign and blood glucose monitoring, reported abnormal findings to assigned RN
- Adhered telemetry monitor to patients.
Student Nurse Extern
Morristown Medical Center
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated care of assigned patient under supervision of preceptor
- Set time-framed goals/objectives for patients and performed assigned procedures
- Reported and documented assessments and responses of patient with co-signature of preceptor.
Education
Trinity College, University of Melbourne
Melbourne, AustraliaBachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Delaware
Newark, DE05.2017
Skills
- Vascular Access Management
- Electronic Health Records Proficiency
- Infection control measures
- Radiation Safety Protocols
- Compassionate patient care
- Collaborative Teamwork Abilities
- Pain Management Strategies
- Professional Development Commitment
Certification
- Registered Nurse in New York
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Proficient in EPIC
- Proficient in CIS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
04.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Pediatric ICU
Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital
09.2017 - 04.2020
Nursing Assistant
Morristown Medical Center
07.2016 - 07.2017
Student Nurse Extern
Morristown Medical Center
05.2016 - 07.2016
Trinity College, University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Delaware
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