Lauren Crutchfield
Ludowici,GA
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with background in emergency and critical care in hospital settings along with humanitarian experience providing nursing care abroad. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy, seeking to leverage my expertise to continue making a positive impact on patient advocacy and care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Liberty Regional Medical Center
Hinesville, GA
11.2023 - Current
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Provided patient care according to established standards and protocols.
- Educated patients and families about health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
- Supported physicians during trauma resuscitations in the Emergency Department.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Operated and maintained emergency department equipment, performing regular checks for functionality and safety.
Patient Care Technician
Liberty Regional Medical Center
Hinesville, GA
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Educated patients about symptoms associated with COVID-19 and when to seek medical attention.
- Assisted patients with completing COVID-19 screening forms and questionnaires.
- Maintained accurate records of daily screenings and results in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
College of Coastal Georgia
Brunswick, GA05-2017
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Medical Records Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Airway Management
- Compassionate Care
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Medication Administration
- Trauma recovery
- Effective Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Patient and family advocacy
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Basic life support - November 2023
- Advanced cardiovascular life support - december 2023
- Pediatric advanced life support - January 2024
- Trauma nursing core course - August 2024
- Emergency nurse pediatric course- September 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Liberty Regional Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Liberty Regional Medical Center
01.2023 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
College of Coastal Georgia