Lauren Gothard
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Positive, compassionate, and dedicated professional offering exceptional patient care and support. Thrives in fast-paced environments, excelling in quick critical thinking and multitasking. Consistently praised for establishing rapport with patients and maintaining a high level of organization. Highly motivated to learn new skills and always eager to enhance abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Progressive Neuro and EMU
Corewell Health
05.2025 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Advocate patient needs to providers and other members of their care team to develop a care plan that is individualized.
- Care for high acuity patients who just received TNK or underwent a CEA and have an art line. Requiring frequent assessments and close monitoring.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Improved patient outcomes by promptly identifying changes in condition, initiating appropriate interventions, and communicating effectively with physicians.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult health situations, fostering trust and open communication.
Nurse Technician
Zeeland Community Hospital
Zeeland
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Assisted nurses with patients in the ICU and MedSurg/Progressive care unit.
- Training new employees
- Take vitals, help with ADLs, blood sugars, foleys, and straight catheterizations
- Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients, and notifying staff of abnormal findings.
- Managed time effectively while multitasking between various responsibilities within a fast-paced clinical setting.
- Contributed to positive patient experience by offering emotional support and empathy.
Student Medical Assistant
Forest Hills Pediatrics
Grand Rapids
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Obtained patient medical history, height, weight, and vitals
- Worked at the front desk when needed, scanning patient documents, and checking patients in
- Supported healthcare providers with proper documentation of lab results, medications, and other relevant information for each patient visit.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information by adhering to HIPAA regulations throughout all aspects of job duties.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance during medical visits.
- Prepared examination rooms for daily use, ensuring a clean and organized environment for optimal patient care.
Nurse Technician
Butterworth Hospital
Grand Rapids
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted nurses in the ED Observation Unit
- EKG’s, straight catheterizations, vitals, blood sugars, and ADLs
- Trained new employees
- Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients, and notifying staff of abnormal findings.
- Managed time effectively while multitasking between various responsibilities within a fast-paced clinical setting.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult situations, fostering trust and open communication.
Education
BSN -
Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids04.2025
Skills
- Multitasking
- Organization
- Therapeutic communication
- Observant
- Attention to detail
- Teachable
- Critical thinking
Awards
Nominated for multiple Bee awards at Butterworth and Zeeland by patients for my ability to empathize, listen, ability to put patients at ease and to feel safe. I have also been recognized for my ability to provide quality and timely care.
Timeline
Registered Nurse Progressive Neuro and EMU
Corewell Health
05.2025 - Current
Nurse Technician
Zeeland Community Hospital
05.2023 - 05.2025
Student Medical Assistant
Forest Hills Pediatrics
04.2023 - 08.2023
Nurse Technician
Butterworth Hospital
02.2022 - 05.2023
BSN -
Grand Valley State University