Lauren Totaro
Darien
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Nassau County Drug And Alcohol Abuse Center
12.2018 - 04.2020
- Performed intake assessment and physicals on all new patients
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Emergency Department RN
Nothwell Health Manhasset
01.2005 - 12.2018
- Experience working in a fast paced environment treating high acuity and acutely ill patients
- Experience performing history and physical assessments
- Administered oral, IM and IV medication safely and effectively.
- Provided care to trauma, stroke and cardiac patients accurately and in a timely manner
- Experience as a SANE nurse collecting forensic evidence, performing pelvic exams, and treating STDs
- Experienced preceptor to 15 new graduate nurses
- Educated patients and families about their medical conditions, supporting informed decision-making regarding treatment options.
- Cared for as many 18 patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms and providing expert emergency care.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced emergency department setting.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT05.2003
Skills
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- AED use
- ABGs
- IV
- Foley placement
- Ventilator Care
- Pelvic exams
- Triage
- Charge Nurse
- Preceptor
Timeline
RN
Nassau County Drug And Alcohol Abuse Center
12.2018 - 04.2020
Emergency Department RN
Nothwell Health Manhasset
01.2005 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fairfield University
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