Lauren Kay Smith
Boise,ID
Summary
I am writing to express my interest in the Registered Nurse position at your urgent care clinic, as recently advertised. With a robust background encompassing 14 years of experience in primary, urgent, and emergency care settings, as well as remote healthcare environments, I am confident in my ability to contribute effectively to your team.
In 2019, I dedicated time to family responsibilities, during which I successfully achieved my RN/BSN degrees. Now, I am enthusiastic and highly motivated to reintegrate into the workforce as a nurse. My diverse experiences in multicultural settings have honed my adaptability and open-mindedness, qualities that I believe align well with the dynamic nature of your clinic.
As a proven quick learner, I am eager to leverage my extensive experience to make significant contributions as an influential team member in your esteemed organization. My physical fitness, coupled with a flexible schedule, positions me to address staffing needs efficiently and respond to last-minute fill-ins.
Thank you for considering my application. I am eager to discuss in further detail how my skills and experiences align with your clinic's needs. I appreciate your time and consideration.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Remote Medical International
04.2017 - 01.2019
- Managing and operating an urgent care clinic and providing emergency services when needed
- Providing clinic-based care including: triage, physical examination, airway management (02 administration, nebulizer treatments, ventilator management) 12 Lead EKG/ Cardiac Monitoring, dispensing prescribed medication, x-rays, collecting and running blood and urine tests, blood glucose testing, phlebotomy and IV management, assisting with orthopedic manipulation and casting, splinting, suturing
- Meticulously document all interactions using objective and detailed information – remaining impartial if required
- Adhering to a strict ethical code, keeping all patient information confidential, and providing a safe, approachable atmosphere
- Providing leadership in stressful situations
- Applying problem-solving, multitasking, and cooperation to ensure best results in complicated or busy situations
- Organize and order drug inventory, including scheduled drugs
- Providing secondary care for inpatients for extended periods following Dx orders, including antibiotic and blood administration
- Communicate efficiently using a radio, pager system, telephone, and specialized computer programs.
Paramedic
Princess Cruise Lines
04.2013 - 05.2017
- Respond to and provide emergency services using the pager 911 system onboard the ship
- Provide clinic-based care during open clinic hours and out-of-clinic hours
- Deliver high customer service to both passengers and crew members
- Diagnose and dispense medications within medical scope, running an independent clinic and contacting on-call Dx if medical condition required further evaluation
- Organize and order drug inventory, including scheduled drugs
- Providing secondary care for inpatients for extended periods of time following Dx orders, including antibiotic administration
- Operate teams during all drills and present educational trainings each month to specified departments (i.e., stretcher party, MOB, epi-pen, bridge, and front desk)
- Communicate efficiently using a radio, pager system, telephone, and specialized computer programs
- Meticulously document all interactions using objective and detailed information – remaining impartial if required
- Adhering to a strict ethical code, keeping all patient information confidential, and providing a safe approachable atmosphere
- Providing leadership in stressful situations
- Applying problem-solving, multitasking, and cooperation to ensure thebest results in complicated or busy situations
- Participating and motivating in launches of Health Wise and other programs used to benefit crew members.
ALS Instructor
Pelham Training
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Teach paramedic students assessment tools and skills to ensure proper recognition and management of patients in life-threatening conditions
Paramedic
Greene County EMS
01.2009 - 04.2013
- Provided both basic and advanced life support, including comprehensive patient assessment, invasive airway management, cardiac monitoring, and administration of medications in regard to a broad range of incidents
- Undertook a thorough clinical assessment of patients to identify illness or injury and plan and initiate appropriate patient management consistent with Ambulance protocols and the Paramedic scope of practice
- Consulted with the patient to determine how to meet their needs best, providing accurate and comprehensive information in an easy-to-understand manner to facilitate informed patient decision-making
- Identified broader patient healthcare issues and made arrangements for assessment by the wider healthcare team, including referring patients to appropriate service(s) in response to identified needs
- Provided effective care during the transport of patients, including retrieval or escorted patients suffering from illness, injury, or disability, which may be physical, mental, acute, or chronic o facilitate safe arrival at the required destination
- Operated emergency medical equipment and implements medical procedures to provide patient care and treatment in an out-of-hospital environment consistent with the Paramedic scope of practice
- Provided ongoing patient care and treatment on arrival at the hospital, ensuring care is maintained until formal handover is made to the appropriate personnel
- Maintained all equipment and vehicles in a state of readiness to ensure the security, safety, and maintenance of allocated equipment and goods and support the effective functioning of the station per Emergency Vehicle standards
- Maintained comprehensive and accurate records of all interactions and outcomes while preserving patient confidentiality to ensure that patient history and record of treatment are available for future reference
- Engaged in self-appraisal, undertake continuous learning and professional development (including technological) in the maintenance of patient care skills and emergency management (theoretical and practical) to achieve the ongoing requirements of certification and maintain currency in the evolving evidence-based field of out-of-hospital care
- Contributed to the development of self and others through clinical supervision, reflective practice, and on-the-job teaching in the clinical setting to support the provision of a high standard of patient care in accordance with policies and procedures
Paramedic
Indiana Health Paoli
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Responds to provides pre-hospital care of patients due to accident or illness; responsible for the direction of patient care until the patient is appropriately delivered to a healthcare facility
- Performed paramedic duties by providing life support care to the ill and injured; provided cardiac monitoring; performed detailed physical exams; corresponding with on-duty nurses and physicians at the hospital emergency room
- Transported the ill and injured to the appropriate medical care facility; operated an emergency vehicle; cleaned and maintained equipment (i.e., life support systems)
- Provided technical care of the patients by performing a variety of invasive and non-invasive therapies, including but not limited to assessment and evaluation of the ill and injured, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation, administration of drugs, agents, and solutions, intubation and pulmonary ventilation, drawing of blood samples for analysis, application of dressing and bandages, control of shock, and immobilization of fractures
- Performed complex diagnostic and medical procedures including, but not limited to: intravenous cannulation, endotracheal intubation, recognition of cardiac arrhythmias, and administration of various medications
- Administered medicines, reads electrocardiograms, uses defibrillator when necessary, administers oxygen
- Immobilized patient for placement on a stretcher and emergency vehicle transport using a backboard and other spinal immobilization devices
- Executed daily operations of making sure all medical supplies and equipment were clean, present, and ready to be used
- Collaborated with healthcare team members, firefighters, first responders, police, and the community to ensure patient care and improve outcomes
- Documented drug and treatment history of patients in care promptly
Nurse Assistant
Indiana Health
06.2007 - 02.2010
- Administered medications and treatments, i.e., catheterizations, irrigations, IVs, and blood draws as directed by physician and/or staff nurse
- Answered patient's call signals
- Bathed, groomed, shaved, dressed, and draped patients to prepare them for surgery, treatment, or examination
- Fed patients who were unable to feed themselves
- Prepared, served, and collected food trays
- Helped patients walk and move in and out of bed
- Served as a member of a medical team that examined and treated clinic outpatients
- Stored, prepared, sterilized, and issued supplies such as dressing packs and treatment trays
- Observed patient conditions, measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output and vital signs; reported changes to professional staff
- Processed documents and scheduled appointments
- Set up equipment such as oxygen tents, portable x-ray machines, and overhead irrigation bottles.
Pharmacy Tech
NeighborCare Pharmacy
06.2005 - 08.2007
- Under the supervision of a pharmacist, dispensed prescription drugs utilizing familiarity with drug nomenclature
- Assisted pharmacist in receiving, preparing, and packaging prescription orders for dispensing to customers
- Provided pharmaceutical care in collaboration with pharmacists, patients, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality and cost-effective customer service
- Interpreted medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, and route of administration
- Maintained patient database for prescription data, data verification, filling, and final verification of medication orders
- Provided administrative support; answered phones, managed insurance billing, and drafted pharmacy reports, as well as maintained files and computer records
- Maintained inventory control; checked and removed expired drugs; labeled and stocked new drugs and supplies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY05.2021
Diploma - Paramedicine
Pelham Training Institute
Bloomington, IN12.2010
Skills
- Communication
- Empathy
- Team Player
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Ethics and Professionalism
- Urgent/Emergency Patient Care
- Phlebotomy
- Triage
- Patient and Family Education
- Patient Safety
- Technological Proficiency
- Documentation
- Workflow and Patient Management
- Care Plan Implementation
References
References are available upon request
Certification
- Idaho RN License, 69325, Active 08/13/2021-08/31/2025
- NREMT-Paramedic License, M8053371, Active- 03/31/2025
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
- TECC
- BLS
- CPR, AED, and First AID
- DOT Urine Collection
Timeline
Paramedic
Remote Medical International
04.2017 - 01.2019
Paramedic
Princess Cruise Lines
04.2013 - 05.2017
ALS Instructor
Pelham Training
01.2011 - 12.2013
Paramedic
Indiana Health Paoli
01.2011 - 01.2013
Paramedic
Greene County EMS
01.2009 - 04.2013
Nurse Assistant
Indiana Health
06.2007 - 02.2010
Pharmacy Tech
NeighborCare Pharmacy
06.2005 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Diploma - Paramedicine
Pelham Training Institute
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