Lauren Casella
Ennis
Summary
Current Associate Degree of Nursing Student at Navarro College. I have a strong foundation in acute care and long-term care, with over 10 years of healthcare experience. I pride myself on a strong commitment to patient safety, communication, teamwork, and continuous learning opportunities, and look forward to utilizing those strengths to further provide excellent patient care, as I transition into a Registered Nurse role.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Ennis Regional Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
- Assigned to the Medical-Surgical floor where I provide direct patient care, including but not limited to medication administration, patient assessments, patient education, wound care, and assisting with activities of daily living.
- Collaboration with the Physicians, charge nurse, administration, CNAs, and therapists to provide effective and timely care.
Therapy Tech/RNA/Case Management
Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Assisted PT, OT, and SLP’s with their patient treatment plans, and supported the restorative program to maintain patients’ functional abilities in between therapy to prevent decline.
- Coordinated with the interdisciplinary team to support discharge planning and continuation of care for our short-term rehabilitation patients, as well as assisted our MDS nurse with chart reviews and insurance related documentation.
Education
Associate Degree of Nursing - LVN to RN Bridge Program
Navarro College
Waxahachie, TX05.2026
Licensed Vocational Nursing - undefined
Navarro College
Waxahachie, TX08.2022
Skills
- Patient assessments, and vital signs
- Documentation in MedHost and Point Click Care
- Safe medication administration
- Patient Education
- Time management and organization
- Leadership and teamwork
- Case Management; insurance verification
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Student Nurse
Methodist, Midlothian TX | Summer/Fall/2025
• ER, Med-Surg, ICU, IMC
• Bedside shift report, vital signs, head to toe assessments, medication administration under RN and Clinical instructor supervision, wound care, IV insertions, foley catheter insertions.
• Provided safe and effective patient care by collaborating with the interdisciplinary team during patient care, huddles, briefs, and debriefs.
Certification
- CNA (2015)
- LVN (2022)
- BLS (American Heart Association) -Current
- ACLS -Current
- PALS -Current
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Ennis Regional Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Therapy Tech/RNA/Case Management
Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation
01.2015 - 01.2022
Licensed Vocational Nursing - undefined
Navarro College
Associate Degree of Nursing - LVN to RN Bridge Program
Navarro College