Lauren Grant
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional that exceeds in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in many different environments. Equipped with knowledge in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Genesis Healthcare System
09.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- CRRT/Balloon Pump/Impella Trained
- Charge nurse roles and responsibilities.
- Complete patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Caring for 2 to 3 critically ill patients at a time.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Training new hires and orients.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
Registered Nurse
Wheeling Hospital
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures such as cardiac catheterizations/pacemakers.
- Explained plan of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Emerald Pointe
05.2017 - 08.2019
- Reduced risks of injury by implementing proper transfer techniques when moving or repositioning patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Belmont College
Saint Clairsville, OH07-2019
High School Diploma -
Barnesville High School
Barnesville, OH05-2017
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Teamwork
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Critical care
- Lab result interpretation
- Patient relations
- Communication
Certification
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS/CPR- Basic Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
- ASLS- Advanced Stroke Life Support
- CRRT- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
- IABP- Intra-aortic balloon pump
- Impella
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Genesis Healthcare System
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Wheeling Hospital
08.2019 - 09.2021
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Emerald Pointe
05.2017 - 08.2019
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Belmont College
High School Diploma -
Barnesville High School
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