Lauren Graves
119 Zoe Circle,Tennessee
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience in Critical Care, skilled in patient assessment and emergency response. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and critical thinking. Adept at developing care plans and mentoring new staff, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes quality outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance
12.2024 - Current
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- 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.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Registered Nurse- Neuro Critical Care
University of Tennessee Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough 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 requiring intervention.
- 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.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Caregiver
Lafollette Court Assist Living
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN12.2022
High School Diploma -
Campbell County High School
Jacksboro, TN05.2019
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Emergency response
- Care plan development
- Critical thinking
- Medication and IV administration
- Procedure preparations
- Precepting
- EMR systems
- Team coordination
- Critical care
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Licensure
Compact State Nursing License
References
Keegan Walker- Team Leader
(865) 964-9480
KWalker4@utmck.edu
Tyler Thackerson- Team Leader
(865) 247-3288
TThackerson@utmck.edu
Richard Bernardi- Clinical Nurse Educator
(865) 309-9174
RBernardi@utmck.edu
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance
12.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse- Neuro Critical Care
University of Tennessee Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Lafollette Court Assist Living
03.2020 - 03.2023
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
High School Diploma -
Campbell County High School