Lauren Williams

Nursing student earning a Masters of Science in Nursing from Herzing University. Applies nursing process and performs delegated functions under direction and supervision of Registered Nurse. Collaborates with patients and family members to offer theory-based nursing care and coordinates care delivery with members of interdisciplinary team.

Clinical Experience

Intensive Care Unit I 90 Hours I Spring 2024 I Hannibal Regional Hospital I Hannibal, MO

- To be completed this spring

Synthesis 1 (Unit to be determined) I 45 Hours I Spring 2024 I Hannibal Regional Hospital I Hannibal, Mo

- To be completed this spring

- Class 1 of 2 working on a capstone project.

Medical Surgical Unit I 70 hours I Fall 2023 I SSM St.Mary's I Jefferson City, MO

Preceptor: Brittany Gibson

- Provided care and assisted with creation of plan of care under the supervision of a registered nurse

- Performed medical procedures including IV insertion, wound care, surgical incision management, and dressing changes

- Met with patients, family members, and caregivers to provide education, support and address healthcare related inquires

Women's Care Unit I 24 Hours I Fall 2023 I Hannibal Regional Hospital I Hannibal, MO

Community Health Observation Hours

- Observed 1 C-Section and 2 vaginal births

- Observed care of the infant upon delivery

- Observed 24 hour newborn screening

Progressive Care Unit I 70 Hours I Summer 2023 I University of Missouri- Columbia I Columbia, MO

Preceptor: Myah Borgman

- Facilitated mobilization of patients to minimize falls and skin breakdown

- Recorded vital signs, shift assessments, and focused assessments on 3+ patients per shift

- Assisted with finger stick glucose monitoring, bladder scans, maintenance of IV site, and intake and output recording

Mizzou Urgent Care Clinic I 24 hours I Summer 2023 I University of Missouri- Columbia I Mexico, MO

Community Health Observation Hours I Preceptor: Elise

- Observed the intake process of patients visiting the clinic

- Observed implementation of bracing and casting, ear irrigation, and chest pain work up

- Observed the discharge process including ordering prescriptions and education

Virtual Simulation I 135 Hours I Spring '23, Summer '23, Fall '23, Spring '24 I VSim Platform I Online

- Labor and Delivery: Prolapsed Cord

- Pediatric: Asthma Attack

- Orthopedic: Total Right Knee Arthroplasty

- Orthopedic: Hip Fracture

- Medical Surgical: Venous Stasis Ulcer

- Medical Surgical: Respiratory Distress

- Medical Surgical: Bowel Resection with Ostomy Placement

- 6 Simulations to be completed in the spring of '24