Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
Volunteer Experience
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Lauren Lyssy

Bryan,TX

Summary

I am a dedicated and compassionate nursing professional with experience in providing care in a variety of healthcare settings, who has a demonstrated ability to develop relationships with patients and families which promote comfort and safety while remaining organized and professional. My strong interpersonal skills and detail-oriented approach empower my ability to perform patient assessments and other critical services such as medication administration, health education, IV insertion, and wound care. I am confident in my ability to excel in any healthcare setting while providing compassionate care.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pediatric Home Health Care Nurse

Strive
07.2023 - Current
  • Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments during shift and reviewing documentation.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
  • Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
  • Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.

CERTIFIED LIFEGUARD

Carpenter Recreation Center
09.2018 - 08.2021
  • Provided emergency care and rescue services to swimmers in distress, including administering CPR or first aid when necessary
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills while interacting with guests, parents, co-workers, and supervisors
  • Communicated effectively with other lifeguards through strong emphasis on communication techniques during emergencies
  • Participated in weekly drills designed to test emergency response plans
  • Enforced swimming pool rules and regulations to ensure a safe environment for patrons

BIRTHDAY PARTY HOSTESS

Safari Run
05.2018 - 04.2020
  • Maintained a professional attitude while handling difficult situations in a charged environment with tact and diplomacy
  • Lead other staff members when coordinating special activities or programs for guests
  • Conducted post-event assessments to identify areas for improvement in future events
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously to ensure a clean organized environment before, during, and after events
  • Demonstrated creative problem-solving abilities when dealing with unexpected challenges or requests from guests

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Associate in Science (A.S.) in Nursing - Nursing

Blinn College
Bryan, TX
12.2026

No Degree - Licensed Vocational Nurse

Blinn College
Brenham, TX
06.2023

Skills

  • Patient Assessments
  • Student Training
  • Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Routine Examinations
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • EKG Administration
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • IV Insertion
  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
  • ADLs Assistance
  • Tracking Symptoms
  • Time Management
  • Organizing Supplies
  • Inventory Restocking

Certification

  • Licensed Vocational Nurse
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Phlebotomy
  • OSHA
  • Basic Life Support CPR

Awards

Dean's List for Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters

Volunteer Experience

VOLUNTEER, Minnie's Food Pantry, Plano, TX, 06/2018, 08/2018, Created educational materials about healthy eating habits for distribution among guests., Monitored expiration dates on food items and removed expired products from shelves promptly., Collaborated effectively with other volunteers to ensure smooth operations of the pantry., Performed quality control on donated goods before distributing them to clients., Assisted in stocking shelves with food items and organizing the pantry for optimal efficiency.

Timeline

Pediatric Home Health Care Nurse

Strive
07.2023 - Current

CERTIFIED LIFEGUARD

Carpenter Recreation Center
09.2018 - 08.2021

BIRTHDAY PARTY HOSTESS

Safari Run
05.2018 - 04.2020

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Texas State University

Associate in Science (A.S.) in Nursing - Nursing

Blinn College

No Degree - Licensed Vocational Nurse

Blinn College
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Phlebotomy
  • OSHA
  • Basic Life Support CPR
Lauren Lyssy