Lauren Louk
Morgantown,WV
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated nursing professional with extensive experience in evaluation, treatment and management of cardiac patients. Committed to delivering patient care while supporting the growth and development of nursing staff.
Strong skills in clinical decision-making, patient assessment, and care planning. Dependable in high-pressure environments with commitment to achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
WVU Medicine
Morgantown, WV
10.2022 - Current
- Maintained high standards of patient care during high-volume shifts, managing patient assignments to optimize nurse workload.
- Supervised nursing staff throughout shift to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Provided education and support to fellow nurses, patients, and families regarding health management.
- Mentored and provided aid and support for new nurses, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability and compliance with safety standards.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments, in addition to making the assignments for the oncoming shift.
Cardiac Registered Nurse
WVU Medicine
Morgantown, WV
07.2021 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Administered cardiac medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes.
- Received specialized training for the administration of pulmonary hypertension medications such as Remodulin and Trepostinil.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications for heart health.
- Participated in training sessions on advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), maintaining certifications for emergency response readiness.
- Managed patients with hypertension, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias and other heart conditions.
- Treated patients with coronary heart disease and provided post-operative care following bypass surgery, heart transplants, aortic/mechanical valve replacements, and cardiac catheterizations.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05-2021
Skills
- Decision-making
- Clinical leadership
- Care coordination
- Staff training
- Patient assessments
- Discharge planning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Staff management
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- ANCC accredited Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification (CV-BC)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Charge Nurse
WVU Medicine
10.2022 - Current
Cardiac Registered Nurse
WVU Medicine
07.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Virginia University