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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Completed Training
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Lauren Garavelas

Havertown,PA

Summary

Dynamic Wound Care Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Kindred Hospital, excelling in wound assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and problem-solving skills. Adept at training staff in best practices for optimal healing and wound prevention

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Wound Care Department

Kindred Hospital
Havertown, USA
04.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient wound care treatment outcomes.
  • Trained nursing staff on best practices in wound management techniques.
  • Managed dressing changes following established protocols and infection control guidelines.
  • Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans as needed for effective healing.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership teams on strategic planning initiatives involving wound care needs and best practices.

Registered Nurse

Melmark
Berwyn, Pennsylvania
02.2019 - Current
  • Assessed patient health conditions and developed individualized care plans.
  • Assisted in creating a safe, supportive environment for patients and their families.
  • Responded promptly to patient needs, ensuring comfort and emotional support daily.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while ensuring quality resident outcomes.

Registered Nurse

Kindred Hospital, LTAC
Havertown, Pennsylvania
04.2018 - Current
  • Assisted in emergency procedures, ensuring rapid response during critical situations.
  • Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices in critical care environments.
  • Administered emergency resuscitative measures when necessary according to advanced cardiac life support protocols.
  • Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
  • Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests, therapeutic procedures, and other medical interventions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement, and adapt individualized care plans.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Delaware County Community College
Media, PA
05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Wilmington University
New Castle, DE

Skills

  • Wound assessment
  • Infection control
  • Patient education
  • Dressing application
  • Clinical documentation
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Emergency response
  • Rehabilitative care
  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • Critical thinking
  • Quality improvement
  • Effective communication

Certification

• Registered Nurse, Pennsylvania, 01/01/17, Present
• ACLS and BLS Certification, 05/01/24

References

Available upon request

Completed Training

  • EKG Course
  • Wound Care
  • Sepsis

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Wound Care Department

Kindred Hospital
04.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse

Melmark
02.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse

Kindred Hospital, LTAC
04.2018 - Current

Associate of Science - Nursing

Delaware County Community College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Wilmington University
Lauren Garavelas