Lauren Swanson
Milford,OH
Summary
Developed critical skills in high-pressure healthcare environments, focusing on patient care, communication, and teamwork. Looking to transition into new field, bringing proficiency in handling medical emergencies and patient interactions. Aims to leverage these transferrable skills to contribute effectively in new professional setting.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Float Pool Registered Nurse
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Cincinnati, Ohio
08.2023 - Current
- Facilitated orientation for new graduate float staff, emphasizing unit expectations, clinical priorities, and compliance with documentation standards.
- Directed task delegation to CNAs, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary partners to enhance patient care delivery.
- Provided informal performance feedback to peers and encouraged accountability to unit standards.
- Advocated for evidence-based changes to clinical practices and workflows, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Utilized trauma-informed techniques for behavioral patient de-escalation, improving safety for patients and staff.
- Assisted in identifying workflow barriers and offering solutions aligned with organizational goals.
- Coordinated care with physicians, case management, social work, and ancillary departments to support holistic patient care.
- Managed complex family concerns with professionalism and empathy, using strong communication and emotional intelligence.
- Served as a liaison between units, sharing best practices and promoting consistency in care standards.
- Supported ongoing knowledge-sharing by offering insights, evidence-based updates, and clinical recommendations to peers.
- Modeled ethical decision-making and professional behavior across all units.
- Encouraged a learning-focused culture by helping staff access educational resources and clinical tools.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety policies, hospital protocols, and accreditation standards across all float assignments.
- Ensured accurate, thorough EMR documentation in compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
- Contributed a nursing leadership perspective during interdisciplinary discussions on care planning and operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pensacola Christian College
Pensacola, FL05.2023
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Care planning
- Critical care
Accomplishments
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
Certification
- Registered Nurse License, Ohio
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Pediatric Float Pool Registered Nurse
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pensacola Christian College
Leadership Qualifications And Competencies
- Staff Training & Development through precepting programs
- Delegation & Workflow Coordination
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution & De-escalation
- Evidence-Based Practice Implementation
- Cultural Competence & Equity-Focused Care
- Ethical and Accountability-Driven Decision-Making
- Regulatory & Accreditation Awareness
- Peer Coaching & Constructive Feedback
- Quality Improvement & Patient Safety
- Emotional Intelligence & Communication
Nurse Manager Alignment Summary
- Demonstrates readiness for 24/7 operational responsibility through flexibility, adaptability, and leadership across multiple high-acuity units.
- Experienced in onboarding support, staff development, and performance feedback.
- Committed to evidence-based practice, ethical leadership, and culturally competent care.
- Builds strong interdisciplinary alliances and fosters open communication.
- Maintains compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Questions clinical practices to advance quality and safety.
- Promotes a supportive, accountable, and development-focused team culture.