LAUREN VESELY
Abingdon,MD
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 4 years of direct patient care experience. Using SBAR daily for physician communication and emergent patient needs. Direct patient education with extensive knowledge of critical treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses. Handling emergent situations in a calmly, but fast manner, always putting patient safety first and keeping my patients well informed and up-to-date with their plan of care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Trauma ICU Nurse
University Of Maryland Medical System
Baltimore, MD
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing, monitoring, and documenting vital signs, lab results, and medical histories.
- Reduced complications for critically ill patients through the implementation of individualized care plans based on each patient''s unique needs.
- Improved communication between interdisciplinary teams by serving as a liaison to ensure accurate information exchange and seamless coordination of care.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate, empathetic support to patients and their families during times of crisis.
- Meet the weekly PRN requirement for my position.
- Float between all critical units and ICU's
IMC Registered Nurse
Level One Personnel
Baltimore, MD
07.2023 - Current
- Took on the role of charge nurse for many shifts
- Certified in ultrasound guided IV placement
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective patient education and timely follow-up appointments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by consistently delivering compassionate and culturally sensitive care.
Registered Nurse Neuro Step Down
Level One Personnel
Baltimore, MD
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Franklin Square Medical Center
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Floated on all floors from ICU to medical surgical
- Worked some Emergency shifts
- Rotated between days and nights
- Accepted the full patient requirement of each unit
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
Silver Spring, MD
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Recovered patients out of the OR after open heart surgery.
- Balloon pump certified
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Franklin Square Medical Center
06.2020 - 09.2022
- Charge RN experience
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Helped form the stroke rapid unit during the beginning weeks of this unit.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention
- ENLS certified/ multiple shifts completed in the icu neuro surgical unit with Q1 hour neuro checks, brain codes & rushes trips to CT/ MRI
- Interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Harford Memorial Hospital
10.2018 - 06.2020
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications
- Educated patients, families and caregiver on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD2018
High School Diploma - undefined
Churchville Christian School
Churchville, MD2014
Skills
- ACLS
- BCLS
- ENLS
- NIHSS
- Trauma certified
- Moderate sedation
- CRRT
- IV sticks
- Ultrasound guided Iv placement
- Ventilator care
- SBAR communication with physicians
Timeline
Trauma ICU Nurse
University Of Maryland Medical System
01.2024 - Current
IMC Registered Nurse
Level One Personnel
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Neuro Step Down
Level One Personnel
01.2023 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Franklin Square Medical Center
09.2022 - 04.2023
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
09.2022 - 01.2023
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Franklin Square Medical Center
06.2020 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Harford Memorial Hospital
10.2018 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harford Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Churchville Christian School