Lauren Seng
Registered Nurse
Cincinnati,United States
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Registered Nurse
TriHealth
09.2021 - Current
- Collaborates with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educates patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management as well as lifestyle options.
- Collects blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepares for lab testing.
- Implements medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Administers medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitor's responses.
- Monitor's patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Teaches patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Secures controlled narcotics and distributes medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Provides direct patient care, stabilizes patients and determines next course of action.
- Answers codes quickly and orchestrates efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teams on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Collaborates with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
- Quickly responds to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Implements medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management
Patient Care Assistant
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Burnet Campus
04.2020 - 09.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Met with patients and families to discuss care and plan of action for future.
- Coached patients and caregivers on treatment processes, hospital policies, medication hazards, specific diets and doctor advice.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Cared for patients in 41-bed unit, supporting nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Patient Transporter
Christ Hospital
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs and stretchers.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Assisted with lifting and handling patients using appropriate patient safety equipment such as lift swings, stand-up lifts and overhead lifts.
- Collaborated with CNAs, nurses and physicians to maintain stability during transport and facilitate event-free transport.
- Assisted patients in moving out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers or medical transport vans.
- Located and picked up hospital's requisitioned supplies from designated areas to transport supplies to assigned treatment areas.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
Lead Sales Associate
Servatii Pastry Shop
02.2016 - 12.2020
- Trained, coached and mentored new sales associates for maximum performance.
- Provided exceptional customer service to foster client loyalty and satisfaction.
- Monitored sales team performance and provided constructive feedback.
- Kept detailed track of sales and customer information in company system.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
- Replenished condiments, beverages and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
- Kept supplies in sufficient stock by assessing inventory levels and reporting lower stock items.
- Communicated effectively with customers to plan large or specialized orders, providing customers with recommendations, samples and response to particular requests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Christ College of Nursing And Health Sciences
Cincinnati, OH05.2021
High School Diploma -
McAuley High School
Cincinnati, OH06.2017
Skills
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Intravenous Insertion
- Care Plan Development
- External Jugular Insertion
- Wound Care
- Performing EKGs
- Team Coordination
- Mental Health Care
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Intramuscular, Subcutaneous, Oral and Intravenous Medication Administration
- Blood Draw
- EPIC Patient Charting Application
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- TNCC- Trauma Nursing Core Course
- BLS - Basic Life Saving
- NIHSS - NIH Stroke Scale
- EKG - Electrocardiogram
- Anticoagulation Therapy
- Accu-Chek
- MTP - Massive Transfusion Protocol
- STEMI - ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
- Tenecteplase for Acute Ischemic Stroke
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Registered Nurse
TriHealth
09.2021 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Burnet Campus
04.2020 - 09.2021
Patient Transporter
Christ Hospital
08.2018 - 06.2021
Lead Sales Associate
Servatii Pastry Shop
02.2016 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Christ College of Nursing And Health Sciences
High School Diploma -
McAuley High School
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