Lauren Midkiff, BSN, RN, CEN
Columbus
Summary
Certified emergency registered nurse experienced in delivering high-acuity emergency care with strong background in trauma and advanced life support. Skilled in complex IV and ultrasound-guided peripheral IV access. Experienced in mentoring new nurses and facilitating clinical skill development. Prepared to leverage expertise in emergency interventions to improve patient care and support clinical excellence.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Mount Carmel East Hospital
06.2024 - Current
- Provide high-acuity emergency care in a dynamic 50-bed emergency department, overseeing critically ill medical, psychiatric, and trauma patients across all age groups.
- Perform rapid triage assessments and initiate evidence-based, time-sensitive protocols.
- Provide trauma nursing care in a Level II trauma center, ensuring rapid assessment and stabilization of patients.
- Care for acute stroke patients in a certified stroke center, including NIHSS assessments, thrombolytic preparation and administration, and strict time-sensitive monitoring.
- Coordinate emergency interventions, providing critical cardiac monitoring, IV access, and medication administration.
- Perform ultrasound-guided peripheral IV placement in patients with complex vascular access.
- Facilitate orientation and clinical skill development as a preceptor and mentor for new and transitioning nurses.
- Support physicians in executing invasive procedures, including central line insertions and intubations, ensuring precision and safety throughout each task.
Emergency Room Technician
Soin Medical Hospital
01.2021 - 05.2024
- Delivered comprehensive patient care in a 30-bed Level III trauma center to support emergency team operations, performing high-quality CPR, phlebotomy, urinary catheterization, EKG acquisition, splinting, wound care, and patient transport.
- Provided critical support in trauma resuscitations, cardiac arrests, sedative procedures, and stroke activations to facilitate optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained patient safety, room readiness, and equipment availability while providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
Columbus, OH05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH05-2024
Skills
ESI triage
Therapeutic communication
Patient advocacy
IV access & therapy
Ultrasound IV
Epic EMR
Trauma care
Nurse mentorship
Certification
- Registered Nurse Multi-state License - Ohio Board of Nursing
- CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Mount Carmel East Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
Soin Medical Hospital
01.2021 - 05.2024
Master of Science - Nursing
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cedarville University