Lauren Valois
Bunkie,LA
Summary
Student Nurse seeking full time position as a Registered Nurse in a Health Care facility to utilize skills, knowledge, and experience to provide the highest level of patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Nurse
Rapides Regional Medical Center
Alexandria , LA
08.2020 - Current
- Builds rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Administers medications, injections, wound care, and IV therapy under supervision of experienced RN.
- Researches different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols.
- Maintains comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
- Administers close patient care, including checking vital signs and checking telemetry.
Nurse Extern
St. Francis Cabrini Hospital
Alexandria, LA
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety for up to 12 patients.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Obtained specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members and other care team members.
Cardiovascular Tech/Medical Assistant
Freedman Memorial Cardiology
Alexandria, LA
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Partnered with healthcare teams and cardiologist to address care plan management, including development and implementation.
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to cardiologist or nurse supervisor.
- Collected histories, vitals and current complaints via patient interviews.
- Performed EKG monitoring as needed and reported any urgent findings to cardiologist immediately.
- Arranged procedures with surgical center and cath lab, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms for about 10 patients per day.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Provided education to patients regarding medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
Human Resource Management Assistant
LSUA Human Resource Management Department
Alexandria, LA
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Greeted incoming office guests, answered questions and directed individuals to desired locations to enhance team efficiency.
- Maintained customer confidence and protected operations by keeping information confidential.
- Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members for over 200 employees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Cardiovascular Technology
Louisiana State University At Alexandria
Alexandria, LA05.2019
High School Diploma -
Bunkie Magnet High School
Bunkie, LA05.2010
Skills
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Patient Safety
- HIPPA and privacy policies
- Meditech
- EKG interpretation
Timeline
Nurse Extern
St. Francis Cabrini Hospital
02.2021 - 11.2021
Student Nurse
Rapides Regional Medical Center
08.2020 - Current
Cardiovascular Tech/Medical Assistant
Freedman Memorial Cardiology
07.2019 - 08.2020
Human Resource Management Assistant
LSUA Human Resource Management Department
08.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Bachelor of Science - Cardiovascular Technology
Louisiana State University At Alexandria
High School Diploma -
Bunkie Magnet High School
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