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Lauren Williamson

Mesa,AZ

Summary

  • Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
  • Committed to providing high-quality patient care to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Hardworking nursing professional bringing 2+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to acute and critical care patients. Skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while being a strong asset involved in the interdisciplinary team. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse (Travel)

Host Healthcare
06.2023 - Current
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to various clinical settings while maintaining consistent excellence in nursing practice as a travel nurse.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate bedside manner and clear communication.
  • Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans and treatment strategies.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Educated patient and their care partners on disease processes, medications, and medical interventions specific to patient's plan of care.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Registered Nurse (Staff)

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
04.2021 - Current
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Community Care Coordinator

Home And Community Care Support Services (NW)
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Facilitated successful transitions from hospital to home by arranging necessary services and ensuring continuity of care.
  • Streamlined care coordination processes, ensuring effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
  • Prioritized tasks based on urgency and complexity to ensure timely completion of responsibilities.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by maintaining professional relationships with colleagues across departments within the organization.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Enhanced patient care by developing personalized care plans and coordinating home care services.
  • Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON
05.2021

Skills

  • Lead II ECG certificate
  • Responsible for off-unit telemetry involving documenting and communicating arrhythmias/abnormalities/changes in patients' heart rate and rhythm to the physician/primary floor nurse
  • Code team- responding to cardiac arrests throughout the hospital and performing interventions according to ACLS guidelines
  • Continuous cardiac monitoring and vital sign monitoring
  • Fluid resuscitation and administration
  • Blood and blood product administration
  • Central line maintenance, blood draws
  • Arterial line maintenance, hemodynamic monitoring, blood draws
  • Invasive and non-invasive ventilation- ventilator, BiPAP, CPAP, extubation
  • Airway management: endotracheal tube, oral airway, tracheostomy
  • Oxygen therapy administration
  • Administration and monitoring of sedation, vasopressor and inotropic medications, assessing patient response based on clinical presentation and physician orders
  • Assess patient response to interventions using standardized scales such as the Richmond Agitation and Sedation Scale (RASS) and Aldrete Score
  • Administration of paralytics and train-of-four assessment
  • Assist with intubations (administering sedation and paralytics as ordered by MD, monitoring vital signs during intubation)

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association (AHA) - Expires: January, 2025
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association (AHA) - Expires: January, 2025
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), American Heart Association (AHA) - Expires: September, 2025
  • Critical Care Nursing (With Honors) Ontario College Graduate Certificate, Durham College, Issued: February 10, 2023

Volunteer Work

Child Life Volunteer, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre - August, 2016 - August, 2020

  • Created a trustworthy relationship with patients and their family in the cute care setting
  • Promoted a safe environment for patients, families, and staff
  • Assisted nurses with performing activities of daily living (ADLs) with children
  • Providing a clean environment and sanitizing equipment/toys
  • Provided entertainment


Elementary Classroom Helper: Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board - June, 2014- August, 2016

  • Assisted teaches and staff members with classroom and activity set-up
  • Created a safe, learning environment for children and staff members
  • Organized educational projects such as puzzles, coloring, and crafts
  • Communicated any safety concerns with the appropriate authority

Timeline

Registered Nurse (Travel)

Host Healthcare
06.2023 - Current

Community Care Coordinator

Home And Community Care Support Services (NW)
09.2022 - 06.2023

Registered Nurse (Staff)

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
04.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Lakehead University
Lauren Williamson