Lauren Guzman
Summary
Compassionate and hard-working Registered Nurse with experience in critical care, cardiology, neurology and women's health. Dedicated to providing excellent healthcare to diverse populations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse PCU
Northeast Methodist Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Educated patients and families about medications and treatment instructions to facilitate continuum of care.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop, implement and evaluate interdisciplinary plan of care.
- Monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs to detect changes and enable intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
08.2020 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse High Risk Cardiology
Barnes Jewish Hospital
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Implemented cardiac assessment skills.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse PCU-Neuro/Cardiology
Christian Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Implemented cardiac assessment skills and the NIH Stroke assessment skills.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Cared for 5 to 6 patients per shift, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Registered Nurse Cardiology
Barnes Jewish Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Cared for cardiac patients and COVID positive patients.
- Assessed patients, collecting data and prioritizing cases in accordance with standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse, Womens Health
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Cared for patients post surgical who underwent gynecologic, plastic, reconstructive bladder or gastrointestinal procedures.
- Cared for postpartum patients.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to devise a plan of care for each patient.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX05.2019
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Care Assessment
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Critical Thinking
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Accurate Documentation
- Compassionate and Caring
Licenses & Certifications
- Registered Nurse
Computer Skills
- Meditech
- Epic
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Womens Health
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
06.2022 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse Cardiology
Barnes Jewish Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse PCU-Neuro/Cardiology
Christian Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
08.2020 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse High Risk Cardiology
Barnes Jewish Hospital
08.2020 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse PCU
Northeast Methodist Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi