Lauren Vander Meulen
Katy,TX
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Trinity Health - St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, specializing in oncology care (primarily hematologic). Skilled in precepting, demonstrating exceptional leadership and patient advocacy. Achieved significant improvements in patient care through effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Trinity Health - St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
10.2020 - 04.2024
- Worked on an 32 bed oncology progressive care unit as a preceptor, mentor, and charge nurse.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper disease management, discharge plan objectives, and safe medication use.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications, chemotherapy, and IV therapies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Effectively communicates patient status, priority goals and interventions during consultations, rounds, and handoffs.
Physical Therapy Technician
Northville Physical Rehabilitation
08.2014 - 04.2019
- Assisted 10 Physical Therapists to initiate different patient care plans in outpatient settings.
- Resolved electronic health record and billing database problems, improved operations and provided exceptional client support.
- Documented each patient case with updates in the computer system.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Caretel Inns of Brighton
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Cared for average of 12 patients per day in skilled nursing facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep Registered Nurses informed of changes.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI08-2020
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2014
Skills
- Precepting
- IV management
- Data Collection
- Lab result interpretation
- Vaccine administration
- Nursing staff leadership
- Emergency Response
- Hospice Care
- Epic EHR
- Chemotherapy Certified
- American Heart BLS Certified
Certification
- American Heart Association BLS/AED Certified - Expires 10/2026
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certified - ONS ID 881994 Expires 12/2025
Licenses
- Texas Registered Nurse - License Number 1173509 Expires 12/31/2025
- Michigan Registered Nurse - License Number 4704366937 Expires 10/1/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Trinity Health - St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
10.2020 - 04.2024
Physical Therapy Technician
Northville Physical Rehabilitation
08.2014 - 04.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Caretel Inns of Brighton
05.2013 - 08.2013
- American Heart Association BLS/AED Certified - Expires 10/2026
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certified - ONS ID 881994 Expires 12/2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
Michigan State University
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