Lauren Grabiak
Summary
Dedicated Circulating Nurse with expertise in patient supervision, care coordination, and clinical assessment. Proficient in managing surgical environments and maintaining electronic health records.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Independence Health Latrobe
Latrobe, Pennsylvania
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted surgical teams by preparing operating rooms and ensuring sterile environments.
- Coordinated team members for efficient transitions between surgeries, enhancing workflow.
- Managed inventory levels for surgical supplies, ensuring adequacy for daily surgeries.
- Supervised nursing staff to maintain high standards of patient care delivery.
- Assisted in developing nursing schedules to optimize staff resources.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
Triage Nurse
Optum360
Greensburg, Pennsylvania
10.2018 - 02.2022
- Assessed patient needs and prioritized care based on urgency.
- Conducted initial assessments to address patient inquiries and health concerns, facilitating timely care decisions.
- Documented patient interactions accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care, enhancing continuity and support for treatment plans.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of healthcare policies and procedures.
- Reviewed medical charts and efficiently processed requests for appointments, prescriptions, and consultations, streamlining patient access to services.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital
Morgantown, West Virginia
01.2016 - 10.2018
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in fast-paced emergency room, ensuring prompt care delivery.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and hospital protocols.
- Educated patients on post-discharge care and health management strategies to promote recovery and prevent readmissions.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient status accurately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement comprehensive care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care in high-pressure situations.
Registered Nurse
WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital
Morgantown, West Virginia
05.2014 - 01.2016
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans that enhanced recovery outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety in fast-paced hospital environment.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on protocols and best practices, fostering a culture of excellence in patient care.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems for documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05-2014
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Patient management
- Care coordination
- Electronic health records
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Effective communication
Certification
- BLS
Timeline
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Independence Health Latrobe
02.2022 - Current
Triage Nurse
Optum360
10.2018 - 02.2022
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital
01.2016 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse
WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital
05.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Virginia University