Lauren Yates
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in oncology, telemetry, med-surg and hospice/palliative nursing. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and respectful attitude. Advocating for patients when they don't have a voice or family/friend there to advocate for them.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
NorthShore
2020.11 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products and supportive medications to our oncology population as well as educating patients/families on the treatment course and possible side effects.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying any further interventions needed to ensure the safety of the patient.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2020
Skills
- Time Management
- Patient/Family Education
- Team Coordination
- Problem-Solving
- Leadership
- Compassion
- Teamwork
- Patient Safety
Certification
- BLS
American Heart Association (9/2022-9/2024)
- Chemotherapy
Oncology Nursing Society (05/2022-05/2024)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
NorthShore
2020.11 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Illinois At Chicago
- BLS
American Heart Association (9/2022-9/2024)
- Chemotherapy
Oncology Nursing Society (05/2022-05/2024)
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