Lauren Cagle
Nashville,TN
Summary
Hardworking and knowledgeable Critical Care Nurse with 10+ years of high-acuity direct patient care experience. Effective in working under pressure during emergent and high-stress situations. Successful at advocating patient needs by providing immediate individualized care with advanced clinical assessment and problem-solving skills in fast-paced environment. Committed to fostering strong professional relationships to efficiently optimize patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration. Excellent communication skills and natural interpersonal strengths. Energetic leader with great multitasking skills, positive attitude and ability to adapt to any condition or challenge. Proven leader with experience as Charge Nurse, New Nurse Mentor, Process Improvement Council Member, and Magnet Committee Member.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care RN Traveler, Cardiovascular ICU
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West
Nashville, Tennessee
07.2026 - Current
- Managed complex post-operative cardiovascular patients in high-acuity CVICU, including heart transplant recipients, ensuring optimal recovery and stability.
- Administered vasoactive therapies and managed invasive monitoring systems, facilitating timely interventions and enhancing patient outcomes.
- Supported one of nation's leading cardiothoracic and transplant programs, contributing to advancements in patient care and program reputation.
Critical Care RN Traveler, Cardiovascular ICU
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
Nashville, TN
07.2023 - 11.2025
- Managed complex post-operative cardiovascular patients, ensuring stabilization and recovery in high-acuity CVICU environment.
- Managed complex post-operative cardiovascular patients in a high-acuity CVICU environment.
- Collaborated with surgeons, intensivists, and interdisciplinary teams, enhancing care coordination to optimize patient outcomes.
- Delivered rapid, effective interventions during critical and emergent situations, contributing to improved patient survival rates.
Critical Care RN Traveler, Trauma ICU
TriStar Skyline Medical Center
Nashville, TN
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Delivered critical care in Level I Trauma Center for severely injured and medically complex patients, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Managed life-threatening emergencies while upholding high patient care standards, contributing to patient stabilization.
- Administered critical care medications and treatments to stabilize patient conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and responded to changes in patient status promptly.
Critical Care RN Traveler, Cardiothoracic ICU
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
St. Louis, MO
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed care for heart and lung transplant recipients, sepsis patients, and complex cardiothoracic cases, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Administered vasoactive therapies and managed invasive monitoring systems to support critical patient care.
- Supported operations in one of nation's leading cardiothoracic and transplant programs, enhancing patient care delivery.
RN, Endoscopy
Central Illinois Endoscopy Center
Peoria, IL
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs during endoscopic procedures.
- Assisted physicians with various endoscopic interventions and patient preparations.
- Educated patients on pre-procedure instructions and post-procedure care requirements.
Critical Care RN, Cardiovascular ICU
UnityPoint Health Methodist
Peoria, IL
07.2013 - 06.2021
- Acted as Charge Nurse in a 12-bed CVICU and provided care for critically ill cardiac patients.
- Delivered care exceeding departmental, hospital, and Joint Commission standards.
- Mentored and trained new nurses, facilitating competency development and enhancing team readiness.
- Led EPIC disaster charting implementation, contributing to process improvement and Magnet initiatives.
- Led EPIC disaster charting implementation and participated in Process Improvement and Magnet initiatives.
Clinical Research Nurse
Care Access Research
Boston, MA
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Conducted patient assessments for clinical trial eligibility and safety.
- Monitored patient responses to treatments during clinical studies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure protocol compliance.
Clinical Coordinator and Infection Preventionist
Mobile Anesthesiologists of Illinois
Chicago, IL
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Coordinated patient, staff and physician scheduling for anesthesia services across multiple locations.
- Oversaw compliance with safety regulations and anesthesia guidelines in clinical settings.
- Member of national QAPI committee, participated in all local, state and national quality assurance and performance improvement activities, initiated quality and performance improvement studies related to clinical and administrative workflow along with infection control.
- Conducted risk analysis, performed infection control rounds and reported findings to quality committee and Physician Board.
- Ensured compliance with AAAHC, IDPH, CMS, APIC, WHO and all other regulatory agencies.
- Simple Admit superuser, aided in building AnesthesiaOS EMR, served as primary team member in developing Nexus features and ran help desk for all Mobile platforms.
Patient Service Representative
ZOLL LifeVest
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
04.2016 - 11.2017
- Provided exceptional customer service to patients using ZOLL LifeVest products.
- Educated patients on product usage and troubleshooting techniques effectively.
Peri-Anesthesia RN
Mobile Anesthesiologists of Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Administered anesthesia to patients in various clinical settings.
- Monitored patient vitals before, during, and after procedures.
- Collaborated with anesthesiologists to ensure optimal patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
OSF St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
Peoria, IllinoisSkills
- Advanced Hemodynamics
- ECMO
- Impella
- LVAD
- IABP
- Swan-Ganz Monitoring
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Cardiac & Thoracic Transplants
- Cardiac Emergency Care
- CRRT/CVVH
- Rapid Response
- Code Blue Response
- EPIC
- MEDITECH
- CERNER
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Safety Initiatives
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
Certification
- Registered Nurse (Tennessee)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
Timeline
Critical Care RN Traveler, Cardiovascular ICU
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West
07.2026 - Current
Critical Care RN Traveler, Cardiovascular ICU
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
07.2023 - 11.2025
Critical Care RN Traveler, Trauma ICU
TriStar Skyline Medical Center
03.2023 - 07.2023
Critical Care RN Traveler, Cardiothoracic ICU
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
11.2021 - 10.2022
RN, Endoscopy
Central Illinois Endoscopy Center
04.2021 - 10.2021
Clinical Research Nurse
Care Access Research
10.2020 - 04.2021
Clinical Coordinator and Infection Preventionist
Mobile Anesthesiologists of Illinois
01.2017 - 03.2019
Patient Service Representative
ZOLL LifeVest
04.2016 - 11.2017
Peri-Anesthesia RN
Mobile Anesthesiologists of Illinois
02.2016 - 01.2017
Critical Care RN, Cardiovascular ICU
UnityPoint Health Methodist
07.2013 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
OSF St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing