Lauren Titchenal
Gilbert,United States
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with background in critical care. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre Op/RN, PACU
Surgery Center of Gilbert
Mesa, AZ
10.2024 - Current
- Starting and monitoring IVs
- Assessing and educating patients about the surgical procedure and potential risks
- Gathering and evaluating patient history
- Administering medications, and providing emotional support to patients and families.
- Instructed family members on post-operative instructions prior to discharge from PACU.
- Evaluated patient responses to anesthetics and monitored respiratory rate, blood pressure and pulse oximetry readings during surgeries.
- Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
Trauma ICU Registered Nurse
ST. JOSEPH'S MEDICAL CENTER- PHOENIX
Phoenix, AZ
07.2021 - 10.2024
- CRRT certified
- Trained on EVDs
- Manage medication doses, anesthesia, and ventilation support
- Prepared, monitored, and adjusted specialized equipment such as arterial pressures, intracranial pressures, ventilators, and IV drips and responded to life-saving situation
- Set up, operate, or monitor invasive equipment and device such as endotracheal tube and tracheotomy equipment, catheters, central lines, and arterial lines.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Home Health Nurse
Home Sweee Home Care
Tempe, AZ
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature.
- Assessed patient needs and developed care plans accordingly.
- Ensured quality assurance standards are met through regular chart audits and review processes.
Registered Nurse
SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL AT ST. JOSEPH'S MEDICAL CENTER
Phoenix, AZ
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Manage ventilated patients
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Trauma/Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF PHOENIX
Phoenix, United States
07.2017 - 12.2020
- Charge Nurse
- Responded to Trauma calls
- CRRT certified
- Trained on EVDs
- Manage medication doses, anesthesia, and ventilation support
- Prepared, monitored, and adjusted specialized equipment such as arterial pressures, intracranial pressures, ventilators, and IV drips and responded to life-saving situation
- Set up, operate, or monitor invasive equipment and device such as endotracheal tube and tracheotomy equipment, catheters, central lines, and arterial lines.
ICU RN Float Pool
HONOR HEALTH NETWORK FLOAT POOL
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Floated between the all five Honor Health Facilities
- Develops and evaluates standards of care for patients that are evidence-based
- Implements interventions in the plan of care
- Evaluates the patient's progress toward attainment of outcomes.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Banner Nurse Transition Program
Skills
- Critical Care
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Medical assessment
- Patient Management
- SBAR communication
- Family Education
- Ventilator care
- Home Health Care
- Medication and IV administration
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Assessment
- Patient and family advocacy
- IV insertion
- Pain management
- Patient recovery assessments
Certification
- ACLS/PALS/BLS
Timeline
Pre Op/RN, PACU
Surgery Center of Gilbert
10.2024 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Home Sweee Home Care
05.2023 - 03.2024
Trauma ICU Registered Nurse
ST. JOSEPH'S MEDICAL CENTER- PHOENIX
07.2021 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse
SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL AT ST. JOSEPH'S MEDICAL CENTER
12.2020 - 05.2021
ICU RN Float Pool
HONOR HEALTH NETWORK FLOAT POOL
08.2019 - 10.2020
Trauma/Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF PHOENIX
07.2017 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Banner Nurse Transition Program
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