Lauren Walsh
Shrub Oak,NY
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health and Saftey Dept
Amazon
Hopewell Junction, NY
10.2023 - Current
- Monitored the implementation of health and safety standards in the workplace.
- Investigated accidents, injuries, or illnesses to determine causes and preventive measures.
- Prepared reports documenting incidents, findings, corrective actions taken.
- Responded quickly to any reported health and safety concerns in the workplace.
- Conducted safety training or education programs to demonstrate use of safety equipment.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
Non-traditional Private Healthcare Setting LPN
Self-employeed while raising family
Yaphank And Hauppague , NY
05.2012 - Current
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
LPN Office Manager
Rheumatology Associates of Long Island
Melville, NY
09.2000 - 04.2003
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in [Number]-bed hospital.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
LPN-Unit Charge Nurse
Bellhaven Nursing and Rehab Center
Bellport, NY
03.1996 - 08.2000
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Eastern Suffolk BOCES 2
Brookhaven, NY05-1994
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NYSkills
- Home Health Care
- Emergency Care
- Community Health
- Health Promotion
- Quality Improvement
- Workflow Coordination
- Nursing Operations Supervision
Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse
CPR Certified
Up to date infection control
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Health and Saftey Dept
Amazon
10.2023 - Current
Non-traditional Private Healthcare Setting LPN
Self-employeed while raising family
05.2012 - Current
LPN Office Manager
Rheumatology Associates of Long Island
09.2000 - 04.2003
LPN-Unit Charge Nurse
Bellhaven Nursing and Rehab Center
03.1996 - 08.2000
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Eastern Suffolk BOCES 2
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College