Lauren Liggons BSN, BS, RN, CCRN
Canton,MI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure with ability to recognize and quickly adapt in high stress situations. Proficient in handling difficult patients. Consistent in developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude in order to provide quality and efficient care to help patients receive
optimal healthcare.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse – Medical ICU
Trinity Health Ann Arbor
08.2023 - Current
- Staff and Student Preceptor - Demonstrated ability to educate and assist new graduate student nurses and new colleagues on the Medical ICU environment. Offered guidance and expertise to colleagues within challenging patient populations and complex levels of patient care. Designed and implemented unit tip sheets to serve as a guide to new staff. Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care, closely monitoring vital signs, and administering medications as prescribed.
- Provided patient care, performed interventions and assessments at a 16 bed Medical ICU unit for pulmonary and medical patients
- Provide comprehensive care to critically ill patients within a fast-paced ICU environment, ensuring timely and accurate assessments, interventions, and evaluations
- Collaborated during rounds with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans, utilizing evidence-based practices and protocols
- Monitored and interpreted vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests, promptly identifying any changes in patient condition and initiating appropriate interventions
- Assisted within scope of practice with various procedures, such as intubation, central line insertions, chest tube placements, and ventilator management, ensuring adherence to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols
- Proficient and effective clinical skillset to independently titrate medications based on hemodynamic status; including but not limited to Levophed, Epinephrine, Vasopressin, Phenylephrine, Dobutamine, Amiodarone, Dopamine, Propofol, Precedex, Versed, Fentanyl, Nimbex, and Ketamine.
- Implements and utilizes judgment as supported by evidence-based practice.
- Continuous monitoring and care of critical, intubated patients.
- Effectively provides patient-centered care for mechanically ventilated and sedated patients.
- Effectively utilizes assessment skills to identify problems and make nursing diagnosis to formulate goals to actively treat patients and create individualized plans of care for each patient. Openly communicates with patient to establish goals and desires for treatment.
- Maintained patient records as per policy.
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department - Travel
Michigan Medicine
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Managed ICU level holds in the emergency department due to bed management delays and emergent need for care. Patient population included but not limited to those on Levophed, Epinephrine, Vasopressin, Propofol, Nicardipine.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Trinity Health Ann Arbor
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Identified, assessed and collaborated with physicians in regard to acute patients of all ages
- Evaluated patient care needs and provided professional nursing care in order to ensure patient safety and satisfaction
- Monitored patients and conducted detailed reports, performed in-depth patient assessments and communicated with families and assisted with improvement of nursing processes
- Managed ICU level holds in the emergency department due to bed management delays and emergent need for care. Patient population included but not limited to those on Levophed, Epinephrine, Vasopressin, Propofol, Nicardipine. Ventilators as well.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department – Travel
Henry Ford Allegiance Health
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Beaumont Dearborn
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Identified, assessed and collaborated with physicians in regard to acute patients of all ages
- Evaluated patient care needs and provided professional nursing care in order to ensure patient safety and satisfaction
- Monitored patients and conducted detailed reports, performed in-depth patient assessments and communicated with families and assisted with improvement of nursing processes
- Assists with various procedures, such as intubation, CVC line insertion, managed ICU level holds in the emergency department due to bed management delays and emergent need for care. Proficient and effective clinical skillset to independently titrate medications based on hemodynamic status; including but not limited to Levophed, Epinephrine, Precedex, Vasopressin, Propofol, Nicardipine. Arterial and central line management, Ventilators as well.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Itr Studies in social science
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MIBachelor of Science in Nursing – Second Degree -
Madonna University
Livonia, MISkills
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 4704366362 09/23/2026
- Licensed Registered Nurse - Illinois 041555692 5/31/2026
- BLS - 2/2026
- ACLS – 11/2025
- PALS – 2/2026
- TNCC - 8/06/2025
- ENPC – 06/30/2026
- CCRN - 5/30/2027
- Diversity CRNA Conference Attendee
- Nurse Anesthesia Seminar 2024 Attendee - University of Detroit Mercy
- Organizational Skills and critical thinking
- Early mobility and Proning
- SaO2, Spo2, ScvO2
- How to set up A line
- Ventilator Modes, High Flow & Bipap - ABG’s (SAT/SBT)
- Chest tubes
- Ultrasound IV
- CRRT
- Train of Four monitoring
Affiliations
- Ann Arbor Black Nurses Association - General Member, participated in various health workshops for men, including the 2024 Men's Health Walk. Volunteer for College/University outreach for Nursing exposure.
- Diversity CRNA - August 2024 Rosalind Franklin University
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated - General Member, attends monthly chapter meetings within the sorority as well as participates in various community service endeavors targeting youth.
- 6 North MICU RN Preceptor - Student and New Graduate RN
- 6 North MICU IV Champion, Ultrasound IV trained
- 6 North MICU Unit Committee - Attends and contributes to unit concerns and evidence based practice findings, participant of unit journal club in which reviews critical care journals published by medical professionals.
Diversity CRNA - August 2024 Rosalind Franklin University
Had the opportunity of attending a Diversity CRNA conference in Chicago at Rosalind Franklin University. Participated in various immersive activities, with the opportunity to observe the many techniques utilized by Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists. Received education and listened to keynote speakers not only including Dr. Lena Gould, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN; but various programs and current SRNA's. Participated in in hands on simulation workshops in a more intimate area including Intubation techniques, basic functions of the anesthesia gas machine, arterial line insertion as well as fiberoptic scope procedures. Participated in mock interviews and received DNAP project education/basics.
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Medical ICU
Trinity Health Ann Arbor
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department - Travel
Michigan Medicine
06.2022 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department – Travel
Henry Ford Allegiance Health
02.2022 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Trinity Health Ann Arbor
08.2021 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Beaumont Dearborn
10.2020 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Second Degree -
Madonna University
Bachelor of Science - Itr Studies in social science
Michigan State University
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