Lauren Underwood
Prairieville,LA
Summary
Dedicated and spirited Registered Nurse with 1.5 years of acute care nursing experience looking to continue patient care in a new environment.
I hope to attain a position with potential for growth and equality, while always putting high quality patient care above all other job components.
Reliability, patience, resilience, and determination are my core nursing principles. I'm a nurse who is happy to do what it takes to get the job done right!
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baton Rouge General Hospital
05.2022 - 11.2023
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Customer Service Representative
Ingles Markets Inc
05.2016 - 12.2020
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
Medication Aide
Brasstown Manor Retirement Community
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Georgia Technical College
Blairsville, GA07.2021
Skills
- Critical Care and Patient Assessment
- Care Planning and Plan Modification per Patient Response
- Reporting Condition Change to Supervisor and Physician Team
- Admitting and Discharging Patients from Surgical/Oncological Unit
- Patient Advocacy
- Communication and Teamwork
Accomplishments
2023 Daisy Nursing Excellence Award Nominee
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baton Rouge General Hospital
05.2022 - 11.2023
Customer Service Representative
Ingles Markets Inc
05.2016 - 12.2020
Medication Aide
Brasstown Manor Retirement Community
01.2016 - 05.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Georgia Technical College
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