Lauren George
Registered Nurse
Herkimer,NY
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with experience delivering patient-centered care across surgical, pre-op, and PACU settings. Skilled in patient assessment, IV therapy, patient/family education, and post-anesthesia recovery. Known for providing compassionate, patient-centered care that improves satisfaction and recovery outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
School Nurse (Per Diem)
Little Falls City School District
Little Falls, New York
01.2024 - Current
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing, and treating urgent medical conditions.
- Administer daily medications to students as directed, and PRN.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
Pre-Op/PACU Staff Nurse
Saratoga Schenectady Endoscopy Center
Burnt Hills, New York
09.2023 - Current
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
- Conduct thorough pre-operative assessments, initiate IV lines, administer pre-op medications, and ensure patient readiness for surgery.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Expedited patient admission into the PACU through rapid assessment of vital signs upon arrival from surgeries.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the recovery process, easing anxiety related to surgery outcomes.
- Ensured continuity of care by effectively documenting patient assessments, interventions, responses, and progress in electronic medical records systems.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control policies and regulatory guidelines.
- Streamlined the discharge process for PACU patients, ensuring thorough education on home care instructions and follow-up appointments.
- Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
Mother Baby Registered Nurse
Glens Falls Hospital
Glens Falls, New York
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
- Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants with proper latching demonstrations.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
CNY Fertility
Latham, NY
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before, during and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored response to medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse
CNY Family Nurse Practitioner
New Hartford, NY
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Evaluated and triaged incoming urgent care patients
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Administer intramuscular vaccinations, and medications
- Perform EKGs and collaborate care with provider based on findings
- Monitor patient vital signs
- Perform necessary testing for patients
- Perform COVID-19 testing interact and communicate with patients of many ages, and ethnic backgrounds
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
SUNY Morrisville
Morrisville, NY05.2021
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Capella University
03.2024
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Verbal and written communication
- Injury treatment
- Vital signs monitoring
- IV insertion
- Clinical judgment
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Post-anesthesia care
- Vitals assessments
Accomplishments
- Deans list (>3.50), Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
Certification
New York State RN license # 823105-01
Education
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Timeline
School Nurse (Per Diem)
Little Falls City School District
01.2024 - Current
Pre-Op/PACU Staff Nurse
Saratoga Schenectady Endoscopy Center
09.2023 - Current
Mother Baby Registered Nurse
Glens Falls Hospital
02.2023 - 08.2023
Operating Room Registered Nurse
CNY Fertility
03.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse
CNY Family Nurse Practitioner
07.2021 - 01.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
SUNY Morrisville
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Capella University
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