Lauren Fagundes
East Bridgewater,MA
Summary
Skilled and passionate nursing professional with 18+ years of experience, committed to achieving positive student outcomes and lifelong learning. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Proven education and leadership ability. Proficiency in cultivating a learning mindset and passion for nursing. Embraces flexibility and adaptability to meet individual learning needs. Seeking part-time employment that aims to help students achieve academic success and reach their full potential as healthcare professionals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
41
41
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Adjunct Nursing Instructor
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
Brockton , MA
01.2020 - Current
- Fostered an inclusive learning atmosphere that supported diverse perspectives and promoted cultural competence among nursing students.
- Developed engaging course materials, fostering a positive learning environment for nursing students.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, enabling students to grow and improve their clinical skills consistently.
- Evaluated student performance accurately using various assessment tools, providing targeted interventions when needed.
- Adapted teaching approaches based on individual student needs, resulting in improved comprehension of complex nursing concepts.
- Collaborated with faculty members to create multidisciplinary learning opportunities for nursing students.
- Promoted active learning environments by utilizing case studies, simulations, and group activities that encouraged critical thinking amongst students.
Nursing Supervisor
Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital
09.2019 - Current
- Contributed to positive team dynamics as an approachable supervisor who actively listened to concerns from both patients and nurses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in critical decision-making processes regarding appropriate interventions for complex medical cases and emergencies.
- Translates the objectives, policies, and procedures of the hospital and Department of Nursing into effective action.
- Completes frequent rounds of the nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment with acceptable objectives, policies, and procedures of the hospital and department of nursing.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Established and maintained positive relationships and effective communication with administration, hospital staff, patients, and families.
- Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse-Emergency Department
Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital
Boston, MA
10.2010 - 09.2019
- Provided effective nursing care in the emergency department that adheres to hospital standards in the area of service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time/priority management.
- Utilized analytical thinking to ensure patient safety and provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
- Responded quickly to emergencies and coordinated efficient, skilled nursing care.
- Collaborated with physicians and other medical professionals to develop an optimal healthcare strategy plan for each patient.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing empathetic care and clear communication during treatment.
Registered Nurse-Telemetry
Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital
Boston, MA
08.2006 - 10.2010
- Collaborated with members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans for patients requiring telemetry monitoring.
- Administered medication as prescribed and reported any adverse reactions to medications or treatments, following the medication administration policy.
- Identified irregular telemetry readings and notified the appropriate members of the healthcare team.
- Provided individualized patient education plans based upon the needs of the patient and/or family, as directed by the responding clinician.
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to plan post-treatment home care and prevent hospital readmission.
- Educated patients and families to manage illness with post-treatment home care needs, nutrition, exercise programs, and self-administration of medication.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
Salt Lake City, UT 05.2001 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
Salt Lake City, UT 05.2001 - 01.2019
Associate of Science - NURSING
LABOURE COLLEGE
Milton, MA 05.2001 - 06.2006
Skills
Constructive Team Collaboration
Strong organizational skills
Student engagement and advisement
Clinical education
Student Mentoring
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Embracing diversity and inclusion
Problem-Solving
Mentoring proficiency
Learning Strategies
Accomplishments
- Partners in Excellence Award recipient
Certification
PALS
Timeline
Adjunct Nursing Instructor
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
01.2020 - Current
Nursing Supervisor
Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital
09.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse-Emergency Department
Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital
10.2010 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse-Telemetry
Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital
08.2006 - 10.2010
Master of Science - Nursing Education
WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
05.2001 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
05.2001 - 01.2019
Associate of Science - NURSING
LABOURE COLLEGE
05.2001 - 06.2006
PALS
ACLS
BLS
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