Lauren Gantzer
Waterford
Summary
Compassionate Nurse Extern at Trinity Health - St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, skilled in vital signs monitoring and electronic charting. Demonstrating clinical judgment and providing emotional support to patients and families, enhancing recovery experiences. Committed to infection control and accurate documentation, ensuring high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Extern
Trinity Health - St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
Pontiac, MI
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments and care planning
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to registered nurses
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems
- Supported infection control practices by adhering to established protocols
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.
- Provided compassionate care to patients during difficult times, promoting emotional well-being and recovery.
- Provided emotional support to family members during critical situations, fostering trust and open communication among caregivers, patients, and families.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Oakland Community College
Bloomfield Hills, MI05-2026
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- Feeding assistance
- Electronic charting
- Catheter care
- Infection control
- Documentation accuracy
- Personal hygiene management
- Critical thinking
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
- BLS certified
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association - Valid through July, 2027
- Human Trafficking, Care House of Oakland County
- Naloxone Training
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Nurse Extern
Trinity Health - St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Oakland Community College