Lauren Stephenson
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Experienced registered nurse with 4+ years of experience in NICU, oncology and primary care settings. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitudes and excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Simmons Cancer Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center
2022.04 - Current
- Administered chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and blood products to patients while implementing interventions based on nursing assessment and critical thinking.
- Charge Nurse-Worked with interdisciplinary team of registered nurses, providers, pharmacists, lab technicians and medical assistants to provide excellent patient care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
Oncology Cancer Center, Hendrick Health System
2021.07 - 2022.04
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Externship
Medical City Weatherford- Intensive Care Unit
2019.05 - 2019.08
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Patient Care Assistant
Respiratory, Pulmonary, John Peter Smith
2016.06 - 2019.07
- Provide daily living comfort measures and establish trust with patients, in order to preform duties such as incontinence changes, linen changes, blood glucose checks and foley care.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing- Family
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX12.2019
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient advocacy
- Staff Supervision
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Physical Assessment
- Disease Management Programs
Clinical Rotations
Total Clinical Hours- 720
UT Southwestern Monty and Tex Moncrief Medical Center at Fort Worth
- Primary Care clinical- 180 hours
Cedar Ridge Family Clinic
- Primary Care clinical- 270 hours
Pressley Pediatrics
- Pediatric Primary Care clinical- 90 hours
Hendrick OBGYN clinic
- Women's Health clinical- 180 hours
Certification
- Advanced Life Support- American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support- American Heart Association
- Chemotherapy/immunotherapy Certification- Oncology Nursing Society
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification- National Heart Institute
Additional Information
- HONORS
- Tarleton Impact Scholarship
- PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
- Hendrick Health System February 2021-July 2021 Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Position Evidence Based Research
- Maintaining infant temperature after delivery
- Improving mental health of the healthcare team during COVID-19
- VOLUNTEER
- Tarleton Round Up
- Burleson food bank
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Simmons Cancer Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center
2022.04 - Current
Registered Nurse
Oncology Cancer Center, Hendrick Health System
2021.07 - 2022.04
Registered Nurse, Externship
Medical City Weatherford- Intensive Care Unit
2019.05 - 2019.08
Patient Care Assistant
Respiratory, Pulmonary, John Peter Smith
2016.06 - 2019.07
Master of Science - Nursing- Family
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tarleton State University
- Advanced Life Support- American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support- American Heart Association
- Chemotherapy/immunotherapy Certification- Oncology Nursing Society
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification- National Heart Institute
Similar Profiles
Eric CisnerosEric Cisneros
Patient Care Technician at UT Southwestern Medical CenterPatient Care Technician at UT Southwestern Medical Center
Arena SisomseuneArena Sisomseune
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit at Ut Southwestern Medical CenterRegistered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit at Ut Southwestern Medical Center
FATIMA ZAHARA JAFARIFATIMA ZAHARA JAFARI
Patient Service Representative at Ut Southwestern Medical CenterPatient Service Representative at Ut Southwestern Medical Center