Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Lauren Pousson

Nashville,TN

Summary

Dynamic healthcare leader with over five years of diverse experience in case management, emergency department operations, wound care, labor and delivery, and travel nursing within high pressure environments. Renowned for exceptional nursing leadership and a steadfast commitment to compassionate, high quality patient care, consistently driving positive outcomes. Strong communication skills and the ability to swiftly master new healthcare technologies enhance patient experiences through effective teamwork and crisis management. Dedicated to delivering outstanding client service, ensuring every patient enjoys a positive experience in multidisciplinary settings.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

HCA
05.2025 - Current
  • Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to medical protocols and standards.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline processes.
  • Mentored junior nurses, fostering skill development and promoting best practices in clinical care.
  • Led quality improvement initiatives, implementing evidence-based practices to elevate patient safety.
  • Assessed and triaged patients to prioritize care in high-pressure environments.

Registered Nurse-Wound Care & Case Management

Jersey Shore University Medical Center
08.2023 - 04.2025
  • Worked closely with patients and care teams to deliver resource management to meet patients’ needs and close gaps in care. This included all social determinants of patient’s health.
  • Conducted comprehensive wound assessments, developed treatment plans, and coordinated interdisciplinary care for patients with acute and chronic wounds.
  • Performed coding and billing.
  • Implemented evidence based on wound care protocols and education to staff, patients and caregivers, reducing hospital acquired infection rates by 68% over 6 months.
  • Monitor patients’ response to treatment, making data driven decisions to optimize therapy and minimize complications while educating patients and families throughout hospitalization and upon discharge.
  • Discharge planning and education delivered to patients and families via patient centered approach using motivational interviewing and excellent listening skills. This resulted in decreased hospital readmissions for infection.

Registered Nurse-Emergency Room

Jersey Shore University Medical Center
01.2021 - 04.2025
  • Perform rapid triage, assessment and critical decision making for high equity patients, prioritizing care based in clinical urgency for 5-8 patients per shift.
  • Excellent Ability to assess patient’s needs by making appropriate referrals for resources such as, DME, transportation, transfer between healthcare settings and social determinants of health.
  • Maintained an organized and efficient environment within the ED coordinating with physicians, nurses and imaging to make sure each patient was seen and cared for appropriately resulting in excellent patient satisfaction scores and decreased readmissions.
  • Worked closely with community liaisons such as protective services, department of social services, and medical social workers for complex cases.

Registered Nurse- Labor and Delivery

Monmouth Medical Center
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Delivered culturally sensitive care to a diverse range of patients, adapting my communication, education, and care plans to fit the unique needs of individuals from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. This approach helped build trust and improve patient engagement
  • Collaborated with community resources, including Child Protective Services, to ensure safe discharge planning and appropriate interventions for vulnerable populations, maintaining a strong focus on patient safety.
  • Advocate for patients and their families, ensuring their needs and preferences are respected throughout the childbirth process

Patient Care Technician- Float Pool

Jersey Shore University Medical Center
04.2020 - 01.2021
  • Provided direct patient care across multiple units, including vital sign monitoring, patient mobility assistance, and specimen collection, demonstrating strong skills in remote patient monitoring, telehealth triage, and patient data management.
  • Managed time efficiently to adapt to a fast-paced, high turnover units.
  • Assisted in patient education and emotional support, explaining treatment plans and recovery instructions.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ
12.2020

Master of Science - Nurse Practictioner

Chamberlain University
Chicago
01-2026

Skills

  • Chronic disease management
  • Efficient time management
  • Proficient in multiple EHR's; Cerner, EPIC, Meditech, IHeal
  • Care Planning
  • Patient Centered Care
  • DME facilitation
  • Resource management
  • HIPPA Regulations
  • Data abstraction
  • Quality Improvement
  • Discharge planning and transitioning
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Proficient in documentation
  • Excellent critical thinking skills
  • Microsoft Office, Word,
  • Microsoft Outlook, Excel
  • Webex, Zoom, PowerPoint
  • Team collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
  • Collaboration with stakeholders
  • Leadership and peer to peer support

Accomplishments

    Board Certified Medical Surgical Nurse RN-BC

    Ann May Alliance Education Fund Scholarship recipient

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN) New Jersey Compact– Current
  • License #26NR22419300

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

HCA
05.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse-Wound Care & Case Management

Jersey Shore University Medical Center
08.2023 - 04.2025

Registered Nurse- Labor and Delivery

Monmouth Medical Center
01.2023 - 05.2023

Registered Nurse-Emergency Room

Jersey Shore University Medical Center
01.2021 - 04.2025

Patient Care Technician- Float Pool

Jersey Shore University Medical Center
04.2020 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Georgian Court University

Master of Science - Nurse Practictioner

Chamberlain University