Lauren Hill-Griffin
Arlington,TX
Summary
Accomplished LVN with a proven track record , showcasing expertise in clinical documentation and exceptional patient care. Skilled in diabetes management and fostering family communication. Excels in delivering comprehensive care and achieving significant patient outcomes, with a collaborative approach and proficiency in multiple EMR systems which enhances interdisciplinary team efficiency and patient satisfaction. Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
HCA
01.2023 - Current
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels. Ratio 1:6
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in acute care environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
LVN Labor and Delivery, LVN COPC
Parkland Health and Hospital Systems
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Counseled families and patients through postpartum issues.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
LVN School Nurse
Uplift Education
01.2017 - 08.2021
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Oversaw health services for school of 600 students and faculty.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting hearing and vision evaluations.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
Education
Diploma - Vocational Nursing
Concorde Career College
Grand Prairie, TX05-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05-2008
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Diabetes management
- Postoperative care
- Catheter Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Wound Care
- Patient Intake
- Emergency Response
- Family Communication
- Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Chronic Disease Management
- Meditech, Epic, Health Office Anywhere EMR Software
Accomplishments
DAISY Award winning nurse.
Certification
- BLS Certification: AHA and Red Cross
Timeline
LVN
HCA
01.2023 - Current
LVN Labor and Delivery, LVN COPC
Parkland Health and Hospital Systems
05.2021 - 12.2022
LVN School Nurse
Uplift Education
01.2017 - 08.2021
- BLS Certification: AHA and Red Cross
Diploma - Vocational Nursing
Concorde Career College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of North Texas
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