Lauren Patterson
Dayton,OH
Summary
New graduate RN candidate (ADN) graduating May 8, 2026 with 4+ years of experience as a Nursing Assistant/Health Unit Coordinator in high-acuity Pulmonary Intermediate Care (IMC). Skilled in respiratory-focused workflows, medication safety, escalation of care, and EPIC documentation. Recognized for prioritization, teamwork, and clear SBAR communication.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Nursing Assistant/Health Unit Coordinator
Kettering Health Main
Kettering, Ohio
06.2021 - Current
- Provide direct patient care in high-acuity Pulmonary IMC supporting patients with complex respiratory and medical needs
- Assist with ADLs, hygiene, toileting, ambulation, turns/repositioning, and safe transfers using fall-risk precautions and proper body mechanics
- Monitor and record vital signs, blood glucose levels, intake/output, weights, and pain reassessments utilizing EPIC; escalate abnormal findings to RN promptly.
- Collaborate effectively with RNs, providers, RT, PT/OT, and ancillary services to optimize patient safety and continuity of care
- Maintain infection prevention protocols including PPE use, hand hygiene, and isolation precautions
- As HUC: coordinate unit communications, support admissions/discharges, manage workflows, and facilitate timely interdisciplinary communication to support safe throughput
- Monitor vital signs, EKG readings, and other telemetry data to detect changes in patients’ conditions
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH05-2026
Skills
- Clinical: head-to-toe assessment (student), focused reassessments, medication administration (student), IM/SQ injections, IV therapy exposure, blood glucose monitoring, telemetry monitoring exposure, oxygen devices & pulse oximetry, trach care exposure, suctioning exposure, incentive spirometry education, foley catheter care/removal, wound/skin care, wound dressing changes, specimen collection
- Safety & Quality: fall prevention, pressure injury prevention, infection control, isolation precautions, escalation of care, SBAR communication
- EHR: EPIC (documentation, tasking, flowsheets, MAR familiarity)
- Professional: prioritization, teamwork, time management, therapeutic communication, confidentiality/HIPAA
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN), State of Ohio — Pending
Graduation: May 8, 2026 | NCLEX-RN: Scheduled (Date TBD)
Graduation: May 8, 2026 | NCLEX-RN: Scheduled (Date TBD)
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer — Shoes 4 the Shoeless | Dayton, OH
Performed assessments of children's feet (ages 5-18); assisted with distribution of socks and shoes to children in need; supported community outreach and family-centered service
Clinical Experience
Student Nurse Clinician — Sinclair Community College | Dayton Area, OH (Prelicensure clinical rotations, ADN program)
Kettering Health Main Campus: Med-Surg
Kettering Health Miamisburg: ICU, Step-Down ICU, Bariatric Orthopedics, Med-Surg
Atrium Medical Center: Cardiac Progressive Care (Cath Lab observation: cardioversion exposure)
Miami Valley Hospital (Dayton): Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, NICU, Clinical Decision/Observation, Behavioral Health (OR rotation assisting with ECT workflow)
Dayton Children’s Hospital: Emergency Department, NICU, Pediatric Med-Surg
Springboro High School: School Nurse (clinical setting)
Sinclair Community College: Dentistry Practice (clinical setting)
References
- Available Upon Request
Timeline
Nursing Assistant/Health Unit Coordinator
Kettering Health Main
06.2021 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Sinclair Community College