Lauren Ivy Weber
Stedman,NC
Summary
Patient oriented LPN with exceptional clinical, interpersonal and time management abilities. Licensed in North Carolina with 6 years of clinical experience working with both geriatric patients in long term health care facilities as well as with pediatric clients in both clinical and at-home settings. Diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs. Accomplished in fostering relationships with patients, caregivers, and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayada Pediatrics Home Care
06.2021 - Current
- Administered medications via GTUBE and PO to patient.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Helped pediatric special needs client with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Assisted with PO and GTUBE feedings and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician and clinical manager.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Observed patient to chart and report changes in patient condition and adverse reactions to medications and treatments.
- Collaborated with physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, vision therapy and at home school personnel to deliver optimal care to special needs client.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Harnett Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Fayetteville Children's Clinic
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Gathered patient data such as signs, symptoms, and duration of illness into health record for the doctor to review.
- Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
- Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants, such as height, weight and head circumference
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes, including but not limited to hemoglobin, lead levels, lipid panels, HGB A1C, Blood glucose, urinalysis, pregnancy testing, mononucleosis, strep, flu, and RSV testing.
- Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, height, weight, heart rate, vision and hearing tests
- Familiar with E-Clinical Electronic Health Record system
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and primary doctor.
- Performed Covid-19 screening and testing per CDC guidelines.
- Managed in-house lab, inspected by CLIA. Ordered supplies, completed controls on testing equipment, and recorded lab levels into E-Clinical
- Cleaned and stocked patient rooms in a timely manner to enhance efficiency of the clinic
- Performed Allervison allergy testing to patients 2 years of age and older
- Familiar with nebulizer and inhaler administration and patient teaching.
- Familiar with immunization administration as well as logging data into NCIR
Licensed Practical Nurse
Harnett Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Delivered high-quality care by administering treatments using specialized equipment.
- Educated clients, patients, and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Administered patient care to patients by initiating preventative and rehabilitative interventions, assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADL), positioning, mobilization and personal hygiene support.
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Took blood and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests and communicated results to MD.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Administered medications and therapies including IV therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Managed community resident transport operation to and from appointments.
- Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patients.
- Monitored patients with acute conditions.
- Communicated extensively with patients to provide assistance, support and instructions.
- Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety.
- Provided caring companionship to elderly and developmentally disabled patients.
- Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Provided treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Established and maintained positive relationships residents, families, other area health care providers, physicians and community at large.
Education
Associate of Arts - Practical Nursing
Sampson Community College
Clinton, NC2017
High School Diploma -
Sampson Early College High School
Clinton, NC2015
Skills
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Educating families
- Assisting physicians
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Relationship and team building
- Patient and family focused
- Excellent with clients of all ages
- Great customer service
- Team-oriented
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayada Pediatrics Home Care
06.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Harnett Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation
10.2020 - 07.2021
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Fayetteville Children's Clinic
01.2019 - 10.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Harnett Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation
08.2017 - 01.2019
Associate of Arts - Practical Nursing
Sampson Community College
High School Diploma -
Sampson Early College High School
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