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Lauren Smith

Kennesaw,GA

Summary

A compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient settings seeking to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Piedmont Hospital
07.2018 - 12.2023
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Provided patient and family teaching about procedures, medications, and plan of care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Inside Sales Representative

QuikTrip
07.2016 - 05.2018
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong relationships with clients and providing insightful product recommendations.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through attentive service, addressing concerns promptly, and offering tailored solutions.
  • Managed friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Attended meeting and sales events to learn latest developments and brainstorm new sales strategies.
  • Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.

Inside Sales Representative/Food Delivery Driver

Papa John's Pizza
08.2010 - 08.2015
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through attentive service, addressing concerns promptly, and offering tailored solutions.
  • Taking mobile and phone customer orders.
  • Up-selling products to customers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
07.2017

Skills

  • Certified in CPR/AED (Basic Life Support)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Always Safe 20 Patient Safety Training
  • Patient de-escalation training
  • Charge Nurse
  • Experience with patients undergoing mental health crises
  • Float experience to Emergency Department holds, progressive care unit, and several other medical surgical floors

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Piedmont Hospital
07.2018 - 12.2023

Inside Sales Representative

QuikTrip
07.2016 - 05.2018

Inside Sales Representative/Food Delivery Driver

Papa John's Pizza
08.2010 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Kennesaw State University

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