Lauren Thompson
5107 Moreland St Suffolk,VA
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with background in urgent care, critical care, and family medicine. Highly skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities to ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
Patient First Urgent Care & Primary Care Center
Chesapeake, VA
08.2012 - Current
- Perform triage of incoming patients to determine if critical or non-critical care is needed, which includes assessing the physical, physiological, and cognitive status of patients.
- Participate in the charge nurse position, which includes maintaining center flow with 12 rooms, 3-4 providers, and overseeing all staff in the front office department, lab department, and x-ray department.
- Administer medications via oral, IV, or injection, and dispense in-house prescriptions.
- Assist providers with refilling or denying prescriptions, completing prior authorizations, and coordinating specialist appointments and/or necessary testing.
- Report lab and/or X-ray results directly to the patient, explain their treatment options, and review lifestyle choices to improve overall health.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
RN Floor Nurse
Sentara Obici Hospital
Suffolk, VA
04.2011 - 09.2012
- Conducted patient admissions, assessments, and treatments while acting as a patient advocate.
- Managed the medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies, and intramuscular injections to patients on the Stepdown Unit.
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in a step-down environment.
- Established a compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
ECPI University
Newport News, VA01-2011
Skills
- CPR/AED Certified
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Compassionate and caring
- Decision-making
- Creative problem solving
- Excellent communication
- Self motivation
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Task prioritization
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified - 2023
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certified -2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
Patient First Urgent Care & Primary Care Center
08.2012 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Sentara Obici Hospital
04.2011 - 09.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
ECPI University
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