Lauren Price
St Louis,MO
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Mercy Hospital St. Louis, adept in medication and IV administration and excelling in patient assessments. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care, while mentoring new staff and improving safety protocols. Skilled in both direct patient care and emergency response, showcasing a balance of technical proficiency and empathetic patient interaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
05.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
CNA
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
01.2021 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri, St. Louis
St Louis, MO05-2023
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Care
- Wound Care
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Physical assessments
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Tracheostomy Care
- Precepting
- Performing EKGs
- Emergency Response
Certification
- Stroke and Stemi Certified
- CRRT certified
- Impella and Balloon pump trained
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
05.2023 - Current
CNA
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
01.2021 - Current
- Stroke and Stemi Certified
- CRRT certified
- Impella and Balloon pump trained
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri, St. Louis
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