Lauren Lucas
RN
San Diego,CA
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 8 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with GI and Psychiatric specialty.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Charge RN
RN Euclid Endoscopy Center
San Diego, CA
02.2022 - Current
- Circulated between procedure room, admitting, and recovery to provide team members with procedures, positioning, pressure, charting, IV starts, and relief with breaking.
- Educated patients and families with post op instructions and follow up appointments.
- Induced moderate sedation; monitored patient status during GI procedures including airway management and ACLS as needed.
RN Case manager
Accentcare
San Diego, CA
10.2018 - 02.2022
- Case managed and provided in home visits for 30 patients weekly, monitored patient condition, charted observations, administered medications, provided wound care and education to patients and their families
- Facilitated clear communication between patients, families, MDs, and care team in weekly case conference meetings.
Student Midwife
Nizhoni Institute of Midwifery
San Diego, CA
08.2015 - 11.2018
- Completed 3 year Midwifery program while working full time, being a new mother, and precepting on call with fast paced midwifery practice in Oceanside, CA
- Practiced clinical skills serving women in office, birth center, and home setting for births, prenatal and postpartum visits
RN NAD Treatment Center
, CA
12.2016 - 01.2018
- Provided IV vitamin therapy and NAD treatment in outpatient holistic treatment center
RN
RN Paradise Valley Hospital
National City, CA
03.2015 - 07.2017
- Cared for patients on 30 bed adult acute inpatient psychiatric unit
- Performed assessments of patients' nursing care needs and documented observations
- Facilitated therapeutic interactions with patients in crisis
- Served as team lead on men's psychiatric intensive care unit 6 months after starting on floor.
Charge Nurse
RN Generations Healthcare
San Diego, CA
09.2013 - 09.2014
- Directed, evaluated, and supervised all patient care activities on assigned rehabilitation unit of 55 patients.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
RN International Volunteer HQ
06.2013 - 09.2013
- Performed assessments, provided wound care, administered meds, IV therapy, and vaccinations in Tibetan refugee clinic.
Education
Certification in Midwifery -
Nizhoni Institute of Midwifery
08.2015 - 08.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kaplan College, San Diego, CA
Bachelors of Art - Liberal Arts
Naropa University
Boulder, COSkills
Excellent IV Skills
EMR/EHR
Case management
Direct Patient Care
Staff Management
Timeline
Charge RN
RN Euclid Endoscopy Center
02.2022 - Current
RN Case manager
Accentcare
10.2018 - 02.2022
RN NAD Treatment Center
12.2016 - 01.2018
Student Midwife
Nizhoni Institute of Midwifery
08.2015 - 11.2018
Certification in Midwifery -
Nizhoni Institute of Midwifery
08.2015 - 08.2018
RN
RN Paradise Valley Hospital
03.2015 - 07.2017
Charge Nurse
RN Generations Healthcare
09.2013 - 09.2014
RN International Volunteer HQ
06.2013 - 09.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kaplan College, San Diego, CA
Bachelors of Art - Liberal Arts
Naropa University