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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, TX
05.2019

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
Lauren Guzman