Lauren Rhoades, BSN, RN
Saint Ignace,MI
Summary
Affable and driven new graduate nurse with an eagerness to enhance clinical skills and knowledge. Dedicated to providing compassionate care, while prioritizing patient safety and effective communication between disciplines. Prepared to strengthen clinical aptitude and critical thinking to achieve desirable patient outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Hope Network Behavioral Health
10.2023 - Current
- Conducted daily documentation of clients' progress and incidents, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
- Accurately administered medications as prescribed.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Implemented behavior management plans to address challenging behaviors, promoting safe environment for all.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Regularly obtained vital signs and blood glucose levels, ensuring accurate documentation.
- Promptly notified appropriate team members of patient behaviors and acute health status changes.
Student Nurse Extern
Mackinac Straits Health System
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted in the administration of medications, ensuring accurate dosages for optimal patient outcomes.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
- Documented patient data in EMR for precise tracking.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment, adhering to infection control policies and procedures at all times.
- Accessed implantable ports using sterile technique.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste. Marie, MI05-2024
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Documentation and charting
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection and de-escalation techniques
- Compassionate caregiving
- Patient care
- Chronic disease management
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- First Aid CPR/AED Certification - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Hope Network Behavioral Health
10.2023 - Current
Student Nurse Extern
Mackinac Straits Health System
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- First Aid CPR/AED Certification - American Heart Association.
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lake Superior State University
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