Lauren Defore
Forsyth,GA
Summary
Healthcare professional dept at swiftly assessing patient conditions and initiating critical interventions, I excelled in the fast-paced environment of Piedmont Macon North's Emergency Department. My proficiency in time management and exceptional critical thinking skills contributed to reducing patient wait times. I'm recognized for mentoring new staff, showcasing my commitment to teamwork and high-quality patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Piedmont Macon North
09.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Assisted in training and mentoring of new nursing staff, ensuring high standards of care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Student Nurse Extern
Piedmont Macon North
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Proactively sought out opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Shadowed experienced nurses as they provided direct patient care, learning essential techniques for effective bedside manner and communication.
Student Nurse Extern
Atrium Health Navicent Macon
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Supported nursing staff in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and managing patients'' needs.
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by providing compassionate care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GA08-2023
Skills
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Managing Med-surg/ICU Holds
- Critical Thinking
- Airway management
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Piedmont Macon North
09.2023 - Current
Student Nurse Extern
Piedmont Macon North
12.2022 - 08.2023
Student Nurse Extern
Atrium Health Navicent Macon
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia College And State University
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