Lauren Gaston-Robertson
Bolingbrook,IL
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 14 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient, staff and organization financial needs. Offering expertise with outpatient care specialties.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Endoscopy Travel Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
01.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered pre and post procedural medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Endoscopy Unit Director
Rush Oak Park Hospital
07.2017 - 01.2022
- Reduced staff turnover rates by fostering a supportive work environment and providing professional development opportunities.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies, state regulations, and accreditation standards through regular audits and process improvements.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently addressing concerns promptly and maintaining open lines of communication.
- Managed budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures working with the revenue department to ensure CPT codes and supply charges were entered correctly.
Nursing Professional Governance Organization: Pres
Oak Park Hospital
07.2014 - 07.2018
- Elected to represent nursing executive committee and nursing body to continue the growth of nursing autonomy via shared governance.
- Organized and planned projects that improved nurse engagement, satisfaction and nurse/ patient indicators
- Developed NPGO Code of Conduct , revised shared governance bylaws, clinical ladder and created a process for nursing exit interviews.
- In this role, worked closely with CNO and CEO to address nursing staff needs
Endoscopy Staff Nurse
Rush Oak Park Hospital
08.2012 - 07.2017
- Improved patient outcomes through timely identification of complications and effective interventions during endoscopic procedures.
- Streamlined workflow for better efficiency by assisting with room setup, equipment preparation, and inventory management.
- Performed patient assessment, VS monitoring, IV insertion and other routine procedures and documented in electronic medical record to support interdisciplinary care.
- Conducted pre-op calls to review specific instructions prior to surgery and post-op calls to improve patient satisfaction, answer questions and address new or worsening symptoms.
- Recovered patient from anesthesia to perform discharge teaching.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Rush Oak Park Hospital
08.2009 - 08.2012
- Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings and promptly reporting critical findings to healthcare team.
- Decreased patient complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and other telemetry data.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients with complex conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive education on medications, procedures, and lifestyle modifications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Benedictine University
Lisle, IL05.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Richard J. Daley Community College
Chicago, IL01.2009
Accomplishments
Publications: Gastroenterology Nursing January/ February 2023
"An Educational Intervention to Improve Patient Outcomes"
Illinois Organization of Nurse Leaders 40 under 40 award recipient 2017
Certification
- CPR, 2009, Present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 2009, Present
Timeline
Endoscopy Travel Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
01.2023 - Current
Endoscopy Unit Director
Rush Oak Park Hospital
07.2017 - 01.2022
Nursing Professional Governance Organization: Pres
Oak Park Hospital
07.2014 - 07.2018
Endoscopy Staff Nurse
Rush Oak Park Hospital
08.2012 - 07.2017
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Rush Oak Park Hospital
08.2009 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Benedictine University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Richard J. Daley Community College
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