Lauren Weintraub
Bethlehem,PA
Summary
Compassionate NICU Registered Nurse with expertise in neonatal resuscitation and family-centered care at St. Luke's University Hospital. Achieved improved patient outcomes through critical thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration, while mentoring new nurses to foster a supportive learning environment. Committed to delivering high-quality, empathetic care to critically ill neonates and their families.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
St. Luke's University Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and promptly, monitoring patients for potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing emotional support throughout their infant''s NICU stay.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of neonatal patients, identifying subtle changes in condition that required medical intervention or modification of treatment plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill neonates.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for each patient.
- Assisted with complex procedures such as intubation, umbilical line placement, and lumbar punctures to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, progress, and discharge planning in electronic medical records systems.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, resulting in increased efficiency and improved patient safety.
- Mentored new nurses in the NICU, fostering a supportive environment for learning and professional growth.
Patient Care Assistant
St Luke's Health Network
08.2019 - 07.2023
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
- Improved patient satisfaction by responding promptly to call lights and addressing needs or concerns.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA05-2023
Skills
- Central line care
- Family-centered care
- Premature infant care
- Developmental care
- Emotional support
- Feeding tube care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Peripherally inserted central catheter care
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
Awards
St. Luke's Shining Star 2019
Timeline
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
St. Luke's University Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
St Luke's Health Network
08.2019 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cedar Crest College
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