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Lauren La Count - Licea
Houston,United States
Don’t be afraid of death so much as an inadequate life.
Bertolt Brecht
Summary
Patient-oriented Critical Care Nurse with over 5 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in medical surgical and critical care units. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with interdisciplinary team members to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical CenterHouston, Texas
Registered Nurse, ICU
12.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Confirmed proper functioning of life support equipment such as ventilators and feeding tubes.
- Implemented treatment plans, monitored vitals and administered medications for patients in ICU.
Trusted HealthSan Francisco, CA
Travel Nurse
11.2020 - 08.2021
Job overview
- 1st assignment: Lovelace Women’s Hospital - Albuquerque, NM. Nov. 16, 2020 to Feb. 13th, 2021 32 bed Womens Medical-Surgical Oncology unit
- 2nd assignment: Methodist Texsan Hospital - San Antonio, Texas. Feb. 22nd to May 22nd, 2021 30 bed Telemetry unit
- 3rd assignment: The Valley Hospital - Ridgewood, New Jersey June 14th, 2021 to Sept. 10, 2021. 28 bed Post-oncology/general surgical unit
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical CenterHouston, TX
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
01.2019 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staffs' implementation of physician's orders.
- Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues and information.
North Austin Medical CenterRound Rock, TX
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
07.2018 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Bexar County JailSan Antonio, TX
Correctional Nurse
02.2017 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Assessed prisoners suffering injuries through falls, stabbings or other means and stabilized each prior to transport to nearest medical facility.
- Maintained staff safety during prisoner treatments by observing all security procedures and regulations.
- Developed and coordinated patient care plans for prisoners with COPD, diabetes or other chronic conditions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Education
Galen College of NursingSan Antonio, FL
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
04.2020
Galen College of NursingSan Antonio, TX
Associate of Science from Nursing
06.2018
Galen College of NursingSan Antonio, TX
Certificate from Nursing
01.2017
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Advocacy
- Life-Sustaining Machines
- Emergency Interventions
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Medication Administration
- Specimen Collection
- Task and Work Prioritization
- MEDITECH, EPIC, and Cerner EMAR systems
- ACLS/BLS
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing
Certification
- Registered Nurse (Exp 05/2025)
- LVN (Exp. 05/2025)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Certified Medical Surgical Nurse (CMSRN)
Availability
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Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
12.2021 - Current
Travel Nurse
Trusted Health
11.2020 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
01.2019 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
North Austin Medical Center
07.2018 - 12.2018
Correctional Nurse
Bexar County Jail
02.2017 - 08.2017
Galen College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Science from Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Certificate from Nursing
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