Lauren Meeks
Ridgeland,MS
Summary
Patient-oriented nurse with 20 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 within the health and wellness specialty.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, BSN
Mississippi Periodontics Specialist
09.2013 - Current
- Provided IV conscious sedation and phlebotomy for PRP (platelet rich plasma).
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
RN, BSN
Faces
05.2005 - 04.2009
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on all preop and post op instructions.
- Managed surgical care from admission to discharge.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Provided all IV conscious sedation and monitoring during surgical procedures.
RN, BSN
University Of Mississippi Medical Center
05.2003 - 05.2005
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Provided infusion care of blood, blood products, chemotherapy, and medication administration.
- Utilized care of central lines.
- Provided IV conscious sedation for procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Prenursing Studies
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05.2001
Skills
- Medication and IV Administration
- Procedure Preparations
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS-Basic Life Support
Timeline
RN, BSN
Mississippi Periodontics Specialist
09.2013 - Current
RN, BSN
Faces
05.2005 - 04.2009
RN, BSN
University Of Mississippi Medical Center
05.2003 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Bachelor of Science - Prenursing Studies
Mississippi State University
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