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Lauren Messick

Delmar,Maryland

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

MDS Coordinator

Key Health
01.2023 - Current
  • Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
  • Participated in quality assurance reviews to verify accuracy and reliability of data.
  • Followed up on outstanding clinical items within established timelines for optimal care delivery.
  • Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
  • Led weekly utilization review to go over recent clinical activities.
  • Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
  • Work full time 40 hours per week
  • Salaried, $82,000/yearly

Travel ER Registered Nurse

General Healthcare Resources Inc.
11.2021 - 11.2022
  • Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
  • Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Worked Full time at 36 hours a week, 3 12 hour shifts per week
  • Hourly pay, $64 per hour

Registered Nurse

Shore Regional Health
07.2020 - 05.2022
  • Conducted accurate chart updates in EPIC, Meditech and Cerner database systems
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
  • Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Worked Full time at 36 hours a week, 3 12 hour shifts per week
  • Hourly pay, $33.50 per hour worked

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

American Public University
Charles Town, WV
12.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Chesapeake College
Wye Mills, MD
05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD
06.2017

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • EMR Systems
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Physical Assessment
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Patient Care Planning
  • HIPAA Education
  • Medication Administration
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Patient Education

Affiliations

  • Emergency Nurses Association

Timeline

MDS Coordinator

Key Health
01.2023 - Current

Travel ER Registered Nurse

General Healthcare Resources Inc.
11.2021 - 11.2022

Registered Nurse

Shore Regional Health
07.2020 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

American Public University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Chesapeake College

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Salisbury University

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