LAUREN ERICKSON
Port Saint Lucie,USA
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with a background in progressive care and home health, skilled in coordinating care, mentoring staff, and promoting evidence-based practices. Dedicated to improving patient outcomes, fostering teamwork, and ensuring high standards of quality and safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
HCA Lawnwood
Ft. Pierce, FL
09.2025 - Current
- Provide clinical leadership and oversight for a high-acuity Progressive Care Unit, ensuring safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.
- Coordinate daily unit operations including patient flow, staffing assignments, and admissions/discharges.
- Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to RNs and support staff.
- Manage complex patient populations including cardiac, respiratory, sepsis, and post-operative step-down patients.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and continuity of care.
Registered Nurse
HCA Lawnwood Hospital
Fort Pierce, Florida
09.2022 - Current
- Maintained a clean and sanitized pet facility
- Observed animal behavior and temperaments
- Groomed, bathed, and conditioned animals' coats
Registered Nurse
Brightstar Care
Jupiter, Florida
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications, and intervene
- Performed accurate physical assessments, including vital signs and oxygen saturation
- Educated patients on self-care management techniques for chronic illnesses and recovery
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gulf Coast Medical Center
Fort Myers, Florida
02.2020 - 07.2022
- Recorded patient vitals
- Transferred patients between beds, wheelchairs, and other locations
- Monitored patient conditions and reported problems to nursing staff
- Prevented bedsores by turning patients every two hours
- Kept patients comfortable with clean linens and stocked rooms
Certified Nursing Assistant
Concierge Care
Fort Myers, Florida
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Transferred patients between beds, wheelchairs, and other locations
- Provided support, companionship, and recreation
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, maintaining privacy and dignity
Dog Handler
Dog Days and Nights
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Maintained a clean and sanitized pet facility
- Observed animal behavior and temperaments
- Groomed, bathed, and conditioned animals' coats
Education
Master of Science - Nursing and Healthcare Leadership Candidate
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KYBachelor of Science -
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY04.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Fort Myers, FL03.2022
Associate of Arts -
Palm Beach State College
Palm Beach Gardens, FL05.2019
Skills
- Electronic charting
- Strong communication
- Patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Care planning
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Florida, #9606809
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
HCA Lawnwood
09.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Brightstar Care
06.2024 - 06.2025
Registered Nurse
HCA Lawnwood Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gulf Coast Medical Center
02.2020 - 07.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Concierge Care
09.2019 - 01.2020
Dog Handler
Dog Days and Nights
01.2016 - 01.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Master of Science - Nursing and Healthcare Leadership Candidate
Galen College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science -
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Arts -
Palm Beach State College