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Lauren Franks

Las Vegas

Summary

Skilled Endoscopy Nurse with background in providing direct and indirect patient care in a hospital setting. Experience includes preparing patients for endoscopic procedures, assisting physicians during operations, and monitoring post-operative recovery. Strengths include adept knowledge of infection control standards, strong communication skills, and ability to provide empathetic patient care. Previous roles reflect consistent contribution towards improving patient outcomes and enhancing operational efficiency within healthcare teams.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Endoscopy Nurse

Valley Hospital
Las Vegas
08.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Relief Endoscopy charge nurse.
  • Performed bedside procedures such as gastrostomy tube insertion, tracheostomy placement. Robotic bronchoscopies.
  • Performed Esophageal manometries, Anal rectal manometries, Ph studies and fibroscans.
  • Trained to tech basic EGDs, Colons and bronchoscopys. Trained in scope cleaning.
  • Experience in pre-op and recovering patients as well as moderate sedation.

Med Surg Nurse

Valley Hospital
Las Vegas
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
  • Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
  • Experience with post op patients involving wound care and pain management.

Student Nurse Apprentice

Valley Hospital
Las Vegas
12.2019 - 05.2021

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Las Vegas, Nevada
04-2021

Skills

  • Endoscopy procedures
  • Relief Charge experience
  • Sedation administration
  • Patient assessment
  • Scope cleaning
  • Circulating nurse

Timeline

Endoscopy Nurse

Valley Hospital
08.2022 - Current

Med Surg Nurse

Valley Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2022

Student Nurse Apprentice

Valley Hospital
12.2019 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Lauren Franks