Lauren C. Wilson
Churchville,MD
Summary
Passionate and diversely proficient registered nurse, highly motivated for new opportunities. History of ICU patient care and recent experience in mother/baby and special care nursery.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse, Mother-Baby and Special Care Nursery
The University Of Maryland At Upper Chesapeake
09.2021 - Current
- Vigilant ongoing physical assessment, care, and teaching for both mother and infant in the immediate postpartum period, while not only proactively evaluating physical signs and symptoms, but responding to the patient's verbal requests, and prioritizing their emotional needs.
Staff Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Level IV
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta At Egleston Hospital
04.1998 - 07.2000
- Assessed and implemented care of critically ill neonates and newborn patients in need of cardiac, respiratory, metabolic, and surgical treatment, and observed this unique patient population of infants diagnosed with rare genetic and medical conditions.
Staff Nurse, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta At Egleston Hospital
04.1997 - 04.1998
- Operated critical care equipment and administered medications to treat and stabilize pre- and post-op cardiac surgical pediatric patients, and gained education about various cardiac defects and the required medical and surgical repair.
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
St Mary's Hospital And Medical Center (Tennova)
04.1995 - 03.1997
- Provided high quality care to adult medical/surgical patients as well as immediate post operative cardiac open heart patients.
Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical and Telemetry Unit
St. Mary's Hospital And Medical Center (Tennova)
07.1994 - 04.1995
- Performed various nursing assessments and care for pre- and post-surgical patients, as well as dialysis and post-amputee patients.
Education
RN Refresher Course
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN05.1994
Skills
- Medication, IV, and Blood Transfusions Administration
- Patient Care, Assessment, Vital Signs, and Telemetry
- IV titration of Cardiac and Sedation Medication
- Nasogastric and PEG Tube Feeding
- Central, Arterial, and Umbilical Line Care
- Swan Ganz Catheter Monitoring and Balloon Inflation
- Respiratory Care of BiPAP, CPAP, and Ventilated Patients
- Wound and Ostomy Care, Dressing Changes
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Urinary Catheterization
- Chest Tube Care
- Assessment and Care of Postpartum Patients and Infants
- Instruction and Support for Breastfeeding in the Postpartum Period
- Patient care
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Mother-Baby and Special Care Nursery
The University Of Maryland At Upper Chesapeake
09.2021 - Current
Staff Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Level IV
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta At Egleston Hospital
04.1998 - 07.2000
Staff Nurse, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta At Egleston Hospital
04.1997 - 04.1998
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
St Mary's Hospital And Medical Center (Tennova)
04.1995 - 03.1997
Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical and Telemetry Unit
St. Mary's Hospital And Medical Center (Tennova)
07.1994 - 04.1995
RN Refresher Course
Johnson County Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
CERTIFICATIONS
- BLS: AHA, March 2025
- NRP: UM UCH, June 2024
- STABLE: UM UCH, June 2024