Lauren Paul
Monroe,VA
Summary
Accomplished RN with 6 years of experience in emergency care at Centra Health and other prestigious institutions, adept at rapid assessment and critical interventions. Excelled in utilizing ACLS and providing compassionate support, significantly enhancing patient safety and satisfaction. Proven adaptability across various high-pressure environments, fostering professional development among peers through effective mentorship and education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
MET RN, Emergency Department
Centra Health
12.2023 - Current
- Respond to calls when a patient is experiencing a rapid decline in their health
- Providing immediate assessment, interventions, and support to stabilize the patient
- Provide education to other nurses about recognizing signs of clinical deterioration and initiating MET calls when necessary
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to rapidly assess patients conditions during high-stress situations while remaining calm under pressure
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing clinical skills
RN, Emergency Department
Centra Health
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
RN, Centra Internal Travel Team
Centra Health
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Travel between multiple Centra Emergency departments to help with staffing
- Adapt to new surroundings quickly and efficiently
Travel RN, Emergency Department
University of Virginia Medical Center UVA
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Increased patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, administering medications accurately, and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Adapted quickly to new environments, swiftly becoming familiar with facility-specific workflows and practices while maintaining a high level of performance.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts by delivering detailed handoffs that effectively communicated pertinent information related to each patient''s condition and ongoing treatment plan.
- Maintained high-quality patient care standards by adhering to facility protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in adjusting to varying acuity levels within diverse units while maintaining consistent attention to detail.
Travel RN, Emergency Department
Duke Regional Hospital
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Increased patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, administering medications accurately, and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Adapted quickly to new environments, swiftly becoming familiar with facility-specific workflows and practices while maintaining a high level of performance.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts by delivering detailed handoffs that effectively communicated pertinent information related to each patient''s condition and ongoing treatment plan.
- Maintained high-quality patient care standards by adhering to facility protocols, policies, and procedures.
RN, Emergency Department
Centra Health
07.2018 - 08.2021
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing emergency procedures such as wound care, IV insertion, ECG interpretation, and life-saving interventions following ACLS guidelines.
- Assisted physicians with complex diagnostic procedures, including lumbar punctures, central line placements, chest tube insertion, among others.
- Improved patient safety by consistently monitoring vital signs, recognizing changes in status, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced emergency department setting.
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Centra Health
05.2016 - 07.2018
- Utilized advanced technical skills to operate specialized equipment such as EKG machines, glucose monitors, and oxygen therapy devices.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging situations, fostering trust and positive relationships.
- Facilitated rapid response to critical events in the Emergency Department by remaining alert, prepared, and engaged throughout each shift.
- Demonstrated adaptability under pressure while working in a high-stress environment with unpredictable situations arising throughout each shift.
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Centra College of Nursing
Lynchburg, VA05-2018
Skills
- Basic life support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- STABLE
- Charge Nurse
- MET Nurse
Timeline
MET RN, Emergency Department
Centra Health
12.2023 - Current
RN, Emergency Department
Centra Health
12.2022 - 12.2023
RN, Centra Internal Travel Team
Centra Health
06.2022 - 12.2022
Travel RN, Emergency Department
University of Virginia Medical Center UVA
01.2022 - 04.2022
Travel RN, Emergency Department
Duke Regional Hospital
10.2021 - 01.2022
RN, Emergency Department
Centra Health
07.2018 - 08.2021
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Centra Health
05.2016 - 07.2018
Associates Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Centra College of Nursing
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