Nurse Practitioner Registered
Resume:
Lauren OLoughlin
Largo, 33771 ***********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Board Certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner and Certified Critical Care Nurse with four years of experience in the Coronary Care/ NeuroSurgical Intensive Care Unit, three years of experience in the Neuroscience Unit, and one year experience in the Cardiac Progressive Care Unit. Energetic, dedicated nurse with strong interpersonal skills. Leadership background. Proven ability to work effectively with people of various ages, cultural backgrounds, and socio-economic statuses. Long-time interest in Health Care and Psychology. Well-developed communication skills.
SKILLS
•Familiar with major equipment found in intensive care units, including monitors, ventilators, and patient record systems, receiving continuous training on new models and devices.
•Highly experienced in setting up invasive procedures, such as catheterization, colostomy and tracheotomy devices, IV's, blood work, and feeding tubes.
•Trained in patient stabilization techniques, and possess active certifications in BLS and ACLS.
•Through extensive ICU experience, can accurately assess patients' needs, pain levels, and severity of issue, and take appropriate action to ensure patient safety and comfort.
•Licensed to prescribe, assess and diagnose under the supervision of a physician
Interpersonal Skills
•Extensive experience working in team environments, and collaborating with physicians, nurses, supportive staff, and additional hospital departments.
•Excellent bedside manner with patients and families. Often relied on to receive patients' family members in the ICU and provide updates on patients' condition and treatment.
•Easily collaborates with acute care nursing staff, and have been responsible for delegating tasks to ancillary team members to stay on top of patient care.
Professionalism
•Attentive to detail, with an excellent record for accurately documenting patient charts and treatment plans.
•Intimately familiar with HIPAA policies and have strictly complied with patient privacy guidelines throughout career.
•Accustomed to the high-stress environment of an ICU, and experienced in remaining calm and composed when interacting with patients and colleagues.
•Worked as a Nurse Leader supervising and guiding staff.
•Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing for Bachelors and Masters Degree, Member of American Association of Critical Care Nurses, and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
LICENSURE
Florida Board of Nursing 2002 - Present
Registered Nurse
License Number: 9308164
Transferred license from New York to Florida following relocation in 2010
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
ARNP 9308164
CERTIFICATIONS
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner 2017-present
American Nurses Credentialing Center
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses 2016- Present
Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
American Heart Association 2005– Present
•Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
•Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
National Institute of Health 2011-present
National Institute of Health Stroke Scale
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Morton Plant Hospital Clearwater, FL 2011- 20
2018
Practice Excellence Advanced Care Provider
Neuroscience ACP hired to work with sponsoring physicians to bridge gaps in care by being present on the Units, assessed, documented and prescribed according to acute needs of patients.
Tasked to decrease length of stay, prevent complications, decrease mortality, increase patient satisfaction scores and prevent readmissions.
2014-2017
Clinical Nurse 2 CCU/NICU
Assessed patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes.
Interacted with departments regarding patient care.
Educated patients/families on health care needs, conditions, options etc.
Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
Oriented new staff to Unit
2012-2014
Clinical Nurse 3 Med/Surg
Scheduled patient admissions and discharges
Provided assistance to Nursing Manager in the supervision of staff nurses.
Evaluated staffing requirements including floor assignments
2011-2012
Clinical Nurse 2 Med/Surg
Assessed patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes.
Interacted with departments regarding patient care.
Educated patients/families on health care needs, conditions, options etc.
Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
Unity Hospital Park Ridge, NY 2010-2011
Transitioned from Intern to Staff Nurse after Nursing School
Staff Nurse 1 Telemetry
Assessed patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes.
Interacted with departments regarding patient care.
Educated patients/families on health care needs, conditions, options etc.
Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ulster Greene ARC Kingston, NY 2006-2008
Developmental Aide
Worked with developmentally disabled to transition them from high school to the workforce
Unity Hospital Park Ridge, NY 2008-2010
Patient Care Technician
Worked as an assistant to nursing staff while completing my nursing degree.
EDUCATION
University of South Florida 2013-2016
Master of Nursing Science
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Specialty
State University of New York at Brockport
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
2008-2010
State University of New York at Binghamton
2000-2005
Bachelors of Arts in Psychology
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