Lauren Ganter
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN- Neuro Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Methodist Hospital
2021.09 - Current
- Perform thorough neurological assessments to both conscious and unconscious patients on a continuous basis
- Develops a prioritized holistic plan of care based on a comprehensive assessment, desired outcomes, and current knowledge
- Manage drains directly in the brain– including external ventricular drain (EVD) and ICP’s
- Provide care and comfort at the End of Life.
RN- Neuro Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Houston Methodist Hospital
2020.12 - 2021.09
- Perform thorough neurological assessments to both conscious and unconscious patients on a continuous basis
- Develops a prioritized holistic plan of care based on a comprehensive assessment, desired outcomes, and current knowledge
- Manage drains directly in the brain– including external ventricular drain (EVD) and ICP’s
- Recover postoperative patients- including Craniotomy, laminectomy and fusions, and cerebral angiogram.
RN- Neuro Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Methodist Hospital
2017.11 - 2020.12
- Perform thorough neurological assessments to both conscious and unconscious patients on a continuous basis
- Develops a prioritized holistic plan of care based on a comprehensive assessment, desired outcomes, and current knowledge
- Manage drains directly in the brain– including external ventricular drain (EVD) and ICP’s
- Provide care and comfort at the End of Life.
RN - Ortho Surgical/Medical Surgical
Methodist Metropolitan Hospital
2017.02 - 2017.11
- Collaborate with patient care team members on patient care plan by utilizing hand-off communication and SBAR method
- Prioritize tasks, maintain efficient and timely flow of patients, recognize and report errors or unusual occurrence, and initiate corrective action when appropriate
- Actively communicates with the members of the healthcare team, patient, and patient family.
LVN- Charge Nurse
Huebner Creek Rehabilitation Center
2015.06 - 2017.01
- Provide one on one care and treatment for the sick, injured, or disabled within the standards of nursing practices and regulations
- Observe and chart patients’ vital signs, dress wounds, prepare equipment and assist with personal hygiene
- Monitor patient’ reactions to medication(s) or treatment(s) and report back to Registered Nurse to modify treatment plans
- Fill in as Weekend Supervisor overseeing up to five nurses and aiding when needed.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mesa Vista Inn
2012.09 - 2013.03
- Provided routine care to the residents (ADL’s), maintained homelike environment while assisting nurses with related services
- Protected and promoted residents’ rights and helped them maintain their independence.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio12.2016
License Vocational Nurse -
Galen College of Nursing
06.2014
Nursing -
Milwaukee Area Technical College
12.2012
Biology -
St. Mary’s University
05.2010
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Medication Administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient Monitoring
- Physical assessments
- Infection control measures
- Licensed RN
- Hospice and palliative care
- Intake and discharge
- Emotional Intelligence
- Chart updating
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Collecting vitals
- Lab result interpretation
- Treatment Planning
- Family advocacy
- Medical evaluation
Certification
- Apex Innovations, San Antonio, TX, 01/2024
- American Heart Association, San Antonio, TX, 01/2024, Advanced Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (ACLS)
- American Heart Association, San Antonio, TX, 12/2023, Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Neurocritical Care Society, San Antonio, TX, 12/2022, Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS)
Leadership Awards
- The President’s List, 08/2021
- The Daisy Award, 05/2020
Personal Information
Title: RN, ENLS
Timeline
RN- Neuro Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Methodist Hospital
2021.09 - Current
RN- Neuro Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Houston Methodist Hospital
2020.12 - 2021.09
RN- Neuro Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Methodist Hospital
2017.11 - 2020.12
RN - Ortho Surgical/Medical Surgical
Methodist Metropolitan Hospital
2017.02 - 2017.11
LVN- Charge Nurse
Huebner Creek Rehabilitation Center
2015.06 - 2017.01
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mesa Vista Inn
2012.09 - 2013.03
Bachelor of Science -
Galen College of Nursing
License Vocational Nurse -
Galen College of Nursing
Nursing -
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Biology -
St. Mary’s University
- Apex Innovations, San Antonio, TX, 01/2024
- American Heart Association, San Antonio, TX, 01/2024, Advanced Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (ACLS)
- American Heart Association, San Antonio, TX, 12/2023, Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Neurocritical Care Society, San Antonio, TX, 12/2022, Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS)
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