Lauren Richard
Lemoore,CA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with extensive clinical knowledge, exceptional interpersonal skills, and technical expertise. Skilled in EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient care and support. Dedicated leader who prioritizes quality and efficiency. Strong problem-solving abilities, a thirst for learning, and excellent communication skills. Committed to contributing to team success and achieving positive outcomes. Eager to take on new challenges and advance organizational objectives with unwavering dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Woman and Infant Care Unit
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Newport News, VA
11.2018 - Current
- Assess and monitor postpartum mother's to ensure proper recovery
- Monitor post delivery mother's for hemorrhaging
- Care for post surgical caesarian sections
- Care for post surgical GYN patients with PCA monitoring
- Monitor Magnesium IV drips on mother's with preeclampsia
- Adminster IV hypertensive medications if needed
- Assess and monitor infants
- Draw twenty-four hour labs on infants
- Monitor infant for high bilirubin and provide therapy
- Monitor newborn with Neonatal Abstinence Scoring
- Dispense pain medication and/or antibiotics as needed
Registered Nurse-Advanced Heart Failure Unit
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk, VA
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Provided high acuity cardiac care to patients with severe heart failure, pre/post heart transplant, the Total Artificial Heart, and pulmonary hypertension
- Worked with high tech equipment such as mechanical circulatory support including ventricular assist devices (LVAD, BiVAD) and telemetry monitors
- Assigned to 3-4 patients on this unit based on acuity level
- Managed multiple critical drips, such as, Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin, Amiodarone, and Milrinone
Registered Nurse- Asthma, Allergy and Immunology
Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
Norfolk, VA
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Facilitated and organized the opening for each clinic day
- Handled emergent allergic reactions with decisive communication with medical team which resulted in a positive patient outcome
- Triaged patients and performed diagnostic tests
- Educated patients and family on proper use of equipment and medication
- Administered immunotherapy injections and vaccines
- Accurately performed and documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Utilized assessment skills to collaborate with the entire medical team
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA2017
Skills
- Critical thinker
- Detail oriented
- Professional demeanor
- Patient/family focused
- Time management skills
- Neonatal and maternity specialist
Certification
- Registered Nurse in VA, License number 0001275445
- Registered Nurse in CA (currently in progress)
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Woman and Infant Care Unit
Riverside Regional Medical Center
11.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse-Advanced Heart Failure Unit
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
05.2018 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse- Asthma, Allergy and Immunology
Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
11.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville University
Associate of Science - Nursing
ECPI University