Lauren King
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Organized and dependable ICU RN, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, ICU
PeaceHealth
11.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting.
- Served as an advocate for patients and their families, addressing concerns and facilitating open lines of communication between healthcare providers and loved ones.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices related to ICU nursing care management strategies.
- Demonstrated proficiency in managing vasoactive, sedative, analgesic, and antiarrhythmic medications according to physician orders for trends that may require further intervention.
- Managed patients requiring devices such as EVD, lumbar drain, ICP and CPP monitor, continuous EEG, CRRT, mechanical ventilation, and targeted temperature management.
- Provided comprehensive care to critically ill patients, including those in severe septic shock, organ failure, acute respiratory distress syndrome, substance withdrawal, diabetic ketoacidosis, and cardiac and respiratory arrest.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to recover patients from both the operating room and bedside procedures including neurological, gastrointestinal, and orthopedic surgeries.
- Mentored new nursing staff as a preceptor by facilitating a smooth transition and promoting a positive work environment.
- Assisted my colleagues and supported the unit by taking the role of being flex nurse.
Nursing Tutor
Walla Walla University
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Prepared students for successful completion of licensure exams by reviewing key content areas and test-taking strategies thoroughly.
- Promoted critical thinking and problem-solving skills through interactive discussions and group activities during tutoring sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walla Walla University
Portland, OR06.2022
Skills
- Airway Management
- End of life care
- Intravenous therapy
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Preceptor
Certification
- ACLS - valid through 05/2025
- BLS - valid through 05/2025
- NIHSS
- Oregon RN License - 10000171
- Washington RN License - RN61371525
Timeline
RN, ICU
PeaceHealth
11.2022 - Current
Nursing Tutor
Walla Walla University
09.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walla Walla University
- ACLS - valid through 05/2025
- BLS - valid through 05/2025
- NIHSS
- Oregon RN License - 10000171
- Washington RN License - RN61371525
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