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Lauren Schechter

New York

Summary

Caring, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse with versatile experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Pre-Op/PACU Nurse

Liberty Endoscopy Center
New York
03.2024 - Current
  • Collect and assess medical history to enhance pre-operative safety protocols.
  • Execute IV placements for anesthesia and initiate fluid administration when needed.
  • Monitor patient vital signs post operatively and report changes to medical team promptly.
  • Educate patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
  • Reconcile labs taken during procedures, ensuring accurate documentation for laboratory collection.

Registered Nurse (RN)

Lenox Hill Hospital
New York
08.2023 - 03.2024
  • Implemented continuous cardiac monitoring protocols, resulting in early detection of arrhythmias, and timely interventions.
  • Played a pivotal role in the successful coordination and execution of pre- and post-cardiovascular procedural care.
  • Conducted regular patient assessments, recognizing and addressing cardiovascular complications, or emergencies.
  • Administered medications and interventions specific to cardiac care, ensuring adherence to unit protocols and physician orders.

Student Nurse Extern

Mount Sinai Beth Israel
New York
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Worked as a student nurse under a nurse preceptor with a wide range of patients, from post-CABG to heart failure patients, with comorbidities such as Covid-19.
  • Monitored telemetry status of multiple patients, and communicated patient wishes with senior medical staff to ensure a productive plan of care.
  • Documented information regarding patient care, vitals, and condition markers in accordance with HIPAA for Epic records.
  • Obtained laboratory specimens using phlebotomy skills and universal infection control to complete venous and finger-stick blood draws.

Student Nurse Researcher

Mount Sinai Health System
New York
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Completed clinical work in palliative care and targeted radiation therapy to enhance nursing expertise.
  • Strengthened patient care and communication skills through advocacy for post-brachytherapy patients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
New York, NY
01.2023

Skills

  • Patient assessment and monitoring
  • IV placement and phlebotomy
  • Medication administration
  • Patient education
  • Procedure coordination

Certification

  • Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association
  • First Aid for Opioid Overdoses and Naloxone Training, American Red Cross

Languages

Hebrew
Elementary

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Pre-Op/PACU Nurse

Liberty Endoscopy Center
03.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse (RN)

Lenox Hill Hospital
08.2023 - 03.2024

Student Nurse Extern

Mount Sinai Beth Israel
06.2022 - 08.2022

Student Nurse Researcher

Mount Sinai Health System
06.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY