Lauren Weeney
Sewell,NJ
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with background in emergency and critical care. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, PACU
St Christopher Children's Hospital
Sewell, PA
06.2026 - Current
- Administered medications and managed post-anesthesia care effectively.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed recovery progress in pediatric patients.
- Collaborated with medical teams to develop individualized care plans for children.
School Nurse
BAYADA
, NJ
09.2025 - Current
RN, PACU
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Sewell, PA
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Monitored patient vital signs post-anesthesia in recovery area.
- Educated families on post-operative care and recovery procedures.
- Assisted in managing pain control for pediatric patients after surgery.
- Educated patients on their plan of care, procedures, medications, and follow up instructions.
- Identified potential problems or complications in a timely manner and addressed them appropriately.
NICU
Penn Princeton Medical Center
11.2018 - 11.2021
- Delivered direct patient care for neonatal and pediatric populations across NICU, Labor and Delivery, and Medical Surgical Pediatrics to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Manage critically ill patients receiving treatments such as CPAP, High Flow and Surfactant via Ventilator
- Managed critically ill patients undergoing CPAP, High Flow, and Surfactant treatments via ventilator to stabilize respiratory function.
- Supervised and supported staff as secondary charge nurse, fostering a collaborative environment to enhance patient care.
Emergency Department RN
St. Christophers Hospital for Children
Philadelphia, PA
04.2009 - 11.2011
- Prioritized care for patients with complex needs, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.
- Assessed critical patients' physical needs and established priority of care to optimize outcomes.
- Participated in multiple trauma room roles, collaborated with other ED members.
- Assessed and prioritized patients' conditions upon arrival to the emergency department. upon arrival to the emergency department.
Local Travel TB
Medical Express Travel Company
10.2007 - 10.2009
- Provided pediatric nursing care while traveling to various healthcare facilities
- Virtua, Mt Holly (2008-10 2008-06) - Emergency RN
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (2008-06 2009-1) - Emergency RN Float Pool (Critical Care and Medical Surgical) (2010-08 2015-04)
- Johns Hopkins (2015-06 2018-10) - Emergency RN and Medical Surgical
PACU
Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
05.2006 - 06.2007
- Managed care of critical post-operative patients with diverse medical diagnoses, ensuring timely interventions.
- Solely responsible for 1 to 2 patients, observing vital signs and surgical sites for potential complications.
- Monitored vital signs and surgical sites for 1 to 2 patients, identifying potential complications to enhance patient safety.
- Collaborated with unit colleagues to streamline patient transitions from PACU to units or discharge.
Emergency Department
Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
01.2002 - 05.2006
- Prioritized tasks for patients with complex problems to ensure timely and effective care.
- Identified critical patients, assessed physical needs, and established care priorities to enhance patient outcomes.
- Participated in multiple trauma room roles, collaborated with other ED members.
- Triage patients upon arrival at emergency department.
- Assisted in orienting new hires and participated in team leader role.
Allergy Clinic
Philadelphia, PA
03.2001 - 01.2002
- Assisted in care of patients with multiple respiratory and allergy conditions.
- Performed allergy skin tests and injections.
- Collaborated with Attending Physician and Nurse Practitioner in preparing plan of care.
- Responsible for phone triage and prescriptions.
RN Medical Surgical
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
10.1999 - 03.2001
- Managed care for children with complex medical issues, focusing on diabetic and gastrointestinal conditions.
- Trained newly diagnosed diabetic patients and families in home care administration skills to promote self-management.
- Participate in global endocrine research studies, including Hyperinsulin, Glycogen Storage Disease, and Ketogenic Diet.
- Complied with hospital protocols to ensure safe medication administration throughout patient care continuum.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rowan College At Gloucester County
Sewell, NJ 05.1994 - 05.1999
Skills
- Pediatric assessment
- Critical care management
- Effective communication
- Leadership development
- Child development
- Family education
- Trauma management
- Pediatric nursing care
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Pediatric Advance Life Support
- ACLS
Timeline
RN, PACU
St Christopher Children's Hospital
06.2026 - Current
School Nurse
BAYADA
09.2025 - Current
RN, PACU
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
01.2022 - 01.2025
NICU
Penn Princeton Medical Center
11.2018 - 11.2021
Emergency Department RN
St. Christophers Hospital for Children
04.2009 - 11.2011
Local Travel TB
Medical Express Travel Company
10.2007 - 10.2009
PACU
Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
05.2006 - 06.2007
Emergency Department
Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
01.2002 - 05.2006
Allergy Clinic
03.2001 - 01.2002
RN Medical Surgical
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
10.1999 - 03.2001
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rowan College At Gloucester County
05.1994 - 05.1999