Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Lauren Williamson

Summary

As a Registered Nurse of almost four years, with the emphasis of my practice being in the critical care setting, I have a strong understanding of the complexities and the demands of the constantly evolving healthcare system. I am committed to promoting an equitable healthcare system to better support the well-being of my patients, their care partners, and my professional colleagues. I aim to use leadership principles to support the growth of a sustainable healthcare system with patients at the center.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ICU Travel Nurse

Banner Estrella Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
11.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: Aya Healthcare
  • Demonstrates flexibility in adapting to various clinical settings while maintaining consistent excellence in nursing practice as a travel nurse
  • Facilitates therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities
  • Enhances patient satisfaction with compassionate bedside manner and clear communication
  • Collaborates effectively with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans and treatment strategies
  • Administers medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
  • Provides skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients
  • Follows all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
  • Educates patient and their care partners on disease processes, medications, and medical interventions specific to patient's plan of care
  • Educates family members and caregivers on patient care instructions

Registered Nurse (Staff)

St. Joseph’s Outpatient Surgery Center and Recovery Care Center
Phoenix, AZ
05.2024 - 10.2024
  • Responsible for admitting patients to the observation unit from the post-anesthesia care unit and assuming patient care
  • Duties include performing pertinent assessments, assessing pain and treating appropriately, as well as detecting deterioration and promptly reporting change in clinical condition to the appropriate provider to facilitate transfer to a higher-level of care as needed
  • Effectively meeting the physical, emotional, psychosocial, and clinical needs of acute post-operative patients
  • Ensures patient has met discharge criteria to allow for safe discharge to home environment

ICU Travel Nurse

Banner Gateway Medical Center
Gilbert, AZ
02.2024 - 05.2024
  • Company Overview: Host Healthcare

Please see the Banner Estrella Medical Center description for roles and responsibilities.

Registered Nurse (Staff)

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
Thunder Bay, ON
04.2021 - 05.2024
  • ICU RN Full-Time 04/2021-09/2022
  • PACU RN PRN 09/2022-05/2024
  • 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

ICU Travel Nurse

Fairview Range
Hibbing, MN
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Company Overview: Medical Solutions

Please see the Banner Estrella Medical Center description for roles and responsibilities.

ICU Travel Nurse

Winona Health
Winona, MN
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Company Overview: TotalMed Inc.

Please see the Banner Estrella Medical Center description for roles and responsibilities.

Community Care Coordinator

Home And Community Care Support Services (NW)
Thunder Bay, ON
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

Unit Care Aide

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
Thunder Bay, ON
12.2018 - 05.2021
  • Responsible for attending to the patient-specific activities of daily living
  • Performed continuous 1:1 observation to high-risk patients and ensuring safety at all points of contact
  • Supported clinical staff by assuming delegated patient care within the appropriate scope of practice

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON
05.2021

Skills

Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborates daily with the interprofessional team to promote optimal, all-encompassing care for patients

Communication: Demonstrates high-proficiency in using communication tools during hand-off report, ie SBAR format, to promote patient safety Additionally, effectively communicates in a team-setting using closed-loop communication ie code blue and rapid response situations

Evidence-based Practice: Effectively uses policies and procedures, literature, and patient data to support clinical decision-making

Analytical Skills: Strong subjective and objective assessment skills to identify the need for appropriate interventions, ie change in condition, need for additional PRN medications, and need for consult

Certification

  • American Heart Association (AHA): Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), expires 01/31/27
  • American Heart Association (AHA): Basic Life Support (BLS), expires 01/31/27
  • American Heart Association (AHA): Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), expires 09/30/25
  • Durham College: Critical Care Nursing (With Honors), Ontario College Graduate Certificate, obtained 02/10/23

Timeline

ICU Travel Nurse

Banner Estrella Medical Center
11.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse (Staff)

St. Joseph’s Outpatient Surgery Center and Recovery Care Center
05.2024 - 10.2024

ICU Travel Nurse

Banner Gateway Medical Center
02.2024 - 05.2024

ICU Travel Nurse

Fairview Range
09.2023 - 12.2023

ICU Travel Nurse

Winona Health
06.2023 - 09.2023

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 - 05.2024

Unit Care Aide

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
12.2018 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Lakehead University
Lauren Williamson