Hi, I’m
Lauren Zinkovich
Terre Haute,Indiana
Summary
Team-driven registered nurse with exceptional knowledge of hospital and clinic environment, wound care, and resources necessary for swift action in critical situations. Adaptable nurse that is proficient in educating patients, family and nursing staff about preventive measures and techniques to optimize wound healing.
Overview
4
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Horizon Health Wound Care Center
Wound Care Registered Nurse
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients with various types of wounds.
- Educated family members on proper at-home wound care techniques.
- Facilitated collaboration between nursing staff and physicians, improving overall coordination of patient care in the wound clinic and inpatient setting.
Union Hospital Intensive Care Unit
Registered Nurse
02.2022 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Provided support for patients' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Union Hospital Intensive Care Unit
Patient Care Technician
05.2020 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
Education
Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
Bachelor of Science from Baccalaureate Nursing
12.2021
Skills
- Empathy
- Patient Safety
- Charting and Documentation
- Wound assessment
- Patient Education
- Patient and family advocacy
References
Amy Riley, APRN, FNP
- 812-201-0875
- ariley@myhorizonhealth.org
Caroline Keys, MBA, MSN, RN
- 217-264-4183
- ckeys@myhorizonhealth.org
Karen Orndorff, ASN, RN
- 812-229-1123
- korndorff@myhorizonhealth.org
Certification
- CPR
- Basic Life Support American Heart Association
- American Nurses Association
- Indiana State Nursing Association
Timeline
Wound Care Registered Nurse
Horizon Health Wound Care Center
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Union Hospital Intensive Care Unit
02.2022 - 08.2022
Patient Care Technician
Union Hospital Intensive Care Unit
05.2020 - 01.2022
Indiana State University
Bachelor of Science from Baccalaureate Nursing
- CPR
- Basic Life Support American Heart Association
- American Nurses Association
- Indiana State Nursing Association
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