Lauren Rodriguez
West New York,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Hospice Nurse offering top-notch skills in patient needs assessment and medication management. A pleasant individual with over 2 years caring for end-of-life patients. Ready to join a new company that appreciates exceptional care and exemplary nursing skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Nurse
Center For Hope Hospice & Palliative Care
Scotch Plains, NJ
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided direct patient care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments of assigned patients.
- Developed individualized nursing care plans for each patient.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and treatments.
- Monitored vital signs, laboratory results and other health data to identify changes in patient conditions.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and documented all medication administration accurately.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions and modified treatment plans accordingly.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Horizon Healthcare Staffing
Hicksville, NY
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC
Paterson, NJ
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives designed to improve overall patient outcomes across the organization.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce symptom or condition re-emergence.
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
Education
Nursing
Sister Tynan School of Nursing
Teaneck, NJ04.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJ04.2015
Skills
- Family Support
- Safety Management
- Hospice Care
- Emergency Response
- Medication Administration
- Wound Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Rights Advocacy
- Patient Assessment and Care
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Hospice Nurse
Center For Hope Hospice & Palliative Care
01.2022 - 01.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Horizon Healthcare Staffing
03.2021 - 01.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC
06.2020 - 12.2020
Nursing
Sister Tynan School of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hudson County Community College
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