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Lauren Yanus

Cleveland,Ohio

Summary

Experienced Clinical Educator with strong clinical knowledge and a passion for healthcare innovation. Utilizes interpersonal strengths and leadership abilities to drive interdisciplinary collaboration, enhance patient care, and lead quality improvement initiatives. Committed to fostering staff development through constructive feedback and support. Dedicated to advancing technology integration in healthcare delivery systems to improve patient outcomes and optimize care efficiency.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Educator

University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital
01.2020 - Current
  • Develops and implements effective nursing staff education using a variety of teaching techniques to enhance the quality of care delivered to designated patient populations
  • Provides ongoing clinical education in patient care areas for individuals and groups
  • Responsible for division employee onboarding and orientation programming
  • Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment
  • Displays commitment to the mission of the hospital and its values
  • Collaborates with clinical care leadership to facilitate performance improvement
  • Conducts various classroom training sessions for new and current employees
  • Maintains staff clinical competencies
  • Active participant in hospital initiatives and quality improvement projects
  • Co-presented 'Pediatric Nurse Confidence: Managing Pediatric Patients with Behavioral Disorders and Aggression in a Non-Psychiatric Setting' at the November 2023 Ohio Chapter of the Society of Pediatric Nurses meeting
  • Co-lead for the Mental Health Well-Being Clinical Effectiveness Team subgroup
  • Lead for the Behavioral Health Personal Protective Equipment quality improvement initiative
  • Lead for the Registered Nurse and Resident Physician collaborative
  • Lead for the Welle Behavior Safety Management hospital training program
  • Selected representative for the SPS Human Centered Design/Proactive Safety Strategy Workgroup
  • Selected University Hospitals representative for the second annual 'Healthcare Transformation IDEATOR' Innovation Competition
  • Member of the 2024 grant awarded Feuer Accelerator Caregiver Violence team
  • Active participant in the Solutions for Patient Safety national and regional cohorts

Registered Nurse

University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital
03.2015 - 01.2020

Provided safe, efficient, age-specific nursing care to patients using the nursing process

  • Facilitated a family-centered care environment for patients and their caregivers
  • Implemented the nursing process while assisting patients and families attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status
  • Displayed leadership qualities through the role of charge nurse, safety coach, and preceptor, and served as a clinical resource to staff
  • Active member of hospital-wide patient safety and recruitment and retention committees
  • Collaborated with medical teams, patients, and family members to ensure optimum patient care and outcomes
  • Demonstrated clinical skills in care delivery that resulted in safe practice and positive care outcomes
  • Accurately and thoroughly conducted patient assessments and communicated findings with the medical team
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
  • Advised patients and caregivers of disease management, discharge plan objectives and safe medication use

Patient Care Assistant

University Hospitals Parma Medical Center
02.2013 - 02.2015
  • Completed assigned treatments (EKGs, blood glucose monitoring, vital signs, collected and processed specimens) according to unit specific standards, using aseptic technique, as applicable
  • Assisted patients with ADLs and delegated treatments according to unit standards
  • Assisted in the safe transfer and ambulation of patients as directed by staff nurse
  • Provided a safe environment for patients and others
  • Answered call lights promptly
  • Consistently updated RNs/LPNs with results of assigned treatments.

Branch Banker

Citizens Bank
01.2010 - 02.2013
  • Delivered exceptional service through effective communication skills, empathy towards clients' needs, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail in daily tasks
  • Optimized branch performance by analyzing key metrics and implementing targeted action plans
  • Strengthened client relationships, offering tailored financial advice to meet individual needs
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing personalized banking solutions and efficient service
  • Collaborated with partners in Wealth Management, Mortgage and Business Banking to help customers with more complex financial needs
  • Made outbound calls to acquire new customers and schedule financial checkup appointments

Education

Master of Science - Nurse Leader

Ohio University
Athens, OH
05.2027

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ohio University
Athens, OH
04.2017

Associate Degree - Nursing

Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH
12.2014

Baccalaureate of Arts - Organizational Communication

Kent State University
Kent, OH
05.2009

Skills

  • Instructing Educational Groups
  • Educational Content Development
  • Performing Evaluations
  • Staff Development
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Organization Onboarding
  • Team Lead and Project Management
  • Mentoring and Coaching
  • Public Speaking
  • Competency Maintenance and Recording
  • Contributing to Quality Improvement Plans

Accomplishments

    Clinical Nurse Excellence Nurse Collaborator Awardee 2024

    Clinical Nurse Excellence Nominee 2018, 2020

    DAISY Team Award 2017, 2022

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, State of Ohio, 2015 - present
  • Certified Pediatric Nurse, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, 2017 - present
  • Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, Current
  • Certified Welle Behavioral Management System Trainer, 2022 - present
  • Welle Certified Onsite Trainer - Behavior Safety Management for Healthcare, 2022 - present
  • Hospital Assault Response Prevention Certified Trainer, 2024 - present

Affiliations

  • American Nurses Association (ANA) and ANA-Ohio

Timeline

Clinical Educator

University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital
01.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse

University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital
03.2015 - 01.2020

Patient Care Assistant

University Hospitals Parma Medical Center
02.2013 - 02.2015

Branch Banker

Citizens Bank
01.2010 - 02.2013
  • Registered Nurse, State of Ohio, 2015 - present
  • Certified Pediatric Nurse, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, 2017 - present
  • Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, Current
  • Certified Welle Behavioral Management System Trainer, 2022 - present
  • Welle Certified Onsite Trainer - Behavior Safety Management for Healthcare, 2022 - present
  • Hospital Assault Response Prevention Certified Trainer, 2024 - present

Master of Science - Nurse Leader

Ohio University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ohio University

Associate Degree - Nursing

Cuyahoga Community College

Baccalaureate of Arts - Organizational Communication

Kent State University
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