Lauren Covington

Registered Nurse

St. Bernards Medical Center

Jonesboro, AR

07.2006 - 10.2019

Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.