Lauren Lee
Deville,LA
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Nurse with expertise in surgical, trauma, and medical intensive care units, consistently delivering high-quality patient care. Demonstrates exceptional emergency response skills and adeptness at multitasking in high-pressure environments. Committed to providing accurate assessments and compassionate treatment to improve overall patient experiences.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Ochsner Lafayette General
Lafayette , LA
07.2023 - Current
- Administered care to patients suffering from catastrophic traumatic injuries.
- Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
- Operated and monitored life support systems and medical devices specific to the critical care setting.
- Provided direct patient care in a Trauma ICU setting, including assessment, diagnosis and implementation of treatment plans.
- Assisted with intubation, ventilator management and chest tube insertion as needed.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Rapides Regional Medical Center
06.2020 - 07.2023
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals
- Provided direct care in surgical, trauma, medical, cardiac and neurological critical care units
- Administered care to patients suffering from catastrophic traumatic injuries
- Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care when necessary
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
- Assisted with bedside procedures (intubation, chest tube insertion, cardioversion, line placement, etc)
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations
- Treated patients with broad range of acute, life threatening diagnoses such as: poly-trauma, acute stroke/MI, shock, multi-organ failure, amputations, TBI, spinal cord injuries and GSWs
Nurse Extern
Rapides Regional Medical Center
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Obtained vital signs and checked blood glucose levels of assigned patients
- Assisted patients with daily living tasks by helping with bathing, changing clothes and trips to restroom
- Shadowed nursing staff to better understand care approaches and learn proper procedures
- Transferred patients from room to x-ray or lab by wheelchair or bed
- Supervised and upheld cleanliness and sanitation in assigned areas
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE NURSING -
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY AT ALEXANDRIA
ALEXANDRIA, LA05.2020
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
BUCKEYE HIGH SCHOOL
DEVILLE, LA05.2016
Skills
- Life-Sustaining Machines
- Emergency Interventions
- Honest and Dependable
- ICP monitoring
- External fixators
- Traction
- Wound vacs
- Medical equipment setup
- Critical thinking
- Reliable and Responsible
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Patient Monitoring
- Accucath Insertion via ultrasound
- Medication Administration
- Drip titration
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Time Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Nursing staff supervision
- CRRT, Impella, Belmont, Ventrics
- BLS
- ACLS
- TNCC
- TCAR
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Ochsner Lafayette General
07.2023 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Rapides Regional Medical Center
06.2020 - 07.2023
Nurse Extern
Rapides Regional Medical Center
06.2019 - 06.2020
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE NURSING -
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY AT ALEXANDRIA
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
BUCKEYE HIGH SCHOOL
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