Lauren Lightner
111 Sawgrass Dr, Ball Ground,GA
Summary
Experienced ICU Registered Nurse with over four years in a high-acuity critical care setting, including two years serving as relief Charge Nurse. Adept at managing complex, high-acuity patients while coordinating interdisciplinary care and mentoring nursing staff. Proven ability to lead during emergencies, optimize patient flow, foster a collaborative, high-performing environment while maintaining top-tier patient care standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Northside Hospital Cherokee
01.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Provide care to a wide variety of critically ill patients with multiple complex comorbidities, including but not limited to heart failure, acute respiratory distress, hemodynamically unstable patients, including those on TTM and CRRT.
- Precept new nurses and foster clinical skill development and confidence.
- Act as Relief Charge Nurse, overseeing ICU operations, ensuring smooth and efficient patient flow, delegate tasks appropriately, and act as resource for staff.
- Act as Relief Rapid Response for the hospital, providing assessments and interventions for code blue, sepsis, code stroke, and acute coronary events.
Nurse Extern
WellStar Paulding Hospital
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Work providing direct patient care under the supervision of Registered Nurses and as part of the healthcare team
- Utilize healthcare knowledge to care for 8-14 patients on a high-volume medical-surgical telemetry floor
- Required to be self-sufficient to effectively oversee care of vital signs, activities of daily living, pre and postoperative cares, and hourly rounding on patients
- Skills include proficiency in EMR systems, phlebotomy, performing EKGs, bladder scans, vital signs, blood sugars, Foley care, ostomy care, and assistance with ADLs such as cleaning, feeding, and positioning patients
Shift Manager
Firehouse Subs
03.2016 - 12.2019
- Worked as team member and manager in a fast-paced food service environment.
- Responsibilities and skills include customer service, processing transactions, food preparation, closing procedures, and maintaining regulatory restaurant standards
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA12.2020
Skills
- Registered Nurse - License #300218
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- NIH Stroke Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Northside Hospital Cherokee
01.2021 - Current
Nurse Extern
WellStar Paulding Hospital
12.2019 - 01.2021
Shift Manager
Firehouse Subs
03.2016 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kennesaw State University
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