Lauren OLoughlin

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Largo, 33771 ac6piy@r.postjobfree.com

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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