Lauren Patterson
Watkinsville,GA
Summary
Over 13 years of combined nursing experience in med-surg, labor and delivery, and perioperative care. Advocate for top-notch patient care. Demonstrated effective skills in both patient care and supervising other nursing staff and delegating assignments. Offering collaboration, multitasking and excellent communication skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Athens Eye Doctors And Surgeons
08.2017 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering support before and after surgery.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough preoperative assessments and effectively communicating with the surgical team.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Legend Orthopedics
07.2006 - 04.2011
- Provided quality perioperative care by closely monitoring patients throughout their surgical experience.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Piedmont Augusta
07.2006 - 07.2007
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored and provided care for antepartum and labor and delivery patients, collaborating with physicians to ensure best possible outcomes for mothers and their babies.
- Developed triage skills, helping to determine whether patients were in active labor or having other potential complications during later pregnancy.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Piedmont Augusta
07.2004 - 07.2006
- Served on a Performance Improvement Committee at the recommendation of my supervisor to orchestrate better care for all of the patients in the hospital.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit as a charge nurse, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Education
Prenursing Studies
University of Georgia
Athens, GAPrenursing Studies
Athens Technical College
Athens, GABachelor of Science - Nursing
Augusta University
Athens05.2004
Skills
- Highly Focused on Patient-centered care
- Patient Management
- Time Management
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Advocacy
- Clear Patient Communication
Additional Information
- Served as PTO president elect and president for our local public elementary school.
- Volunteered at a local free clinic as a nurse for several years.
Timeline
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Athens Eye Doctors And Surgeons
08.2017 - Current
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Legend Orthopedics
07.2006 - 04.2011
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Piedmont Augusta
07.2006 - 07.2007
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Piedmont Augusta
07.2004 - 07.2006
Prenursing Studies
University of Georgia
Prenursing Studies
Athens Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Augusta University
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