Lauren W. Tiernan
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Evans, GA, 30809 adq8jd@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
To obtain a position as a Nurse Practitioner
Summary of Qualifications
Nurse Practitioner at Augusta University Health, covering all hematology and oncology patients in the hospital overnight, every other week
Nurse Practitioner at Serenity Behavioral Health Systems, with experience in diagnosing patients and prescribing medications
Registered Nurse with more than 8 years of experience in direct and holistic patient care
Extensive managerial skills gained in several administration roles
Evidence-based guideline experience put into practice by independent research
Interdisciplinary skills gained by collaborating closely with physicians, pharmacists, therapists
Ensuring that communication with team members is effective and operative after working with diverse groups of people for over twenty years
Education
Augusta University
Doctor of Nursing Practice – Family Nurse Practitioner
Graduation date – May 2019
Georgia Health Sciences University
Masters of Science in Nursing – Clinical Nurse Leader Program
Graduation date – May 2012
GPA – 3.83
Medical College of Georgia
Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Graduated in May 2008
Augusta State University
Bachelors of Arts in History
Graduated in May 2005
Licensure and Certifications
Registered Nurse, as certified by the State of Georgia
AANP Certified Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Nurse Leader
Chemotherapy Certified by Augusta University Health
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification
Clinical Employment
Augusta University Health System
February 2021 – currently employed
Nurse Practitioner
Diagnosing
Treating
Prescribing medications when appropriate
Using knowledge based on evidence when treating patients, and prescribing medications
Educating patients based on evidence
Serenity Behavioral Health System
September 2019 – January 2021
Nurse Practitioner
Diagnosing
Treating
Prescribing medications when appropriate
Using knowledge based on evidence when interacting and treating patients, and prescribing medications
Educating patients based on evidence
Augusta University Medical Center
November 2015 – currently employed
Registered Nurse – Stem Cell Transplant Unit
Use the nursing process to meet the needs for critically ill patients in an oncology unit
Administer medications and chemotherapies to patients
Accurately document medications and patient assessments
Educate patients and family members on chemotherapies, medications, and proper patient care
Work with an interdisciplinary team to ensure that the needs of each patient are met
Used my leadership skills acquired in graduate school to perform charge nurse duties when assigned
Shepeard Community Blood Center
April 2013 – March 2015
Assistant Director of Donor Services
Oversee and direct 20 – 30 phlebotomists/apheresis technicians
Oversee the training and skills of incoming phlebotomists/apheresis technicians
Manage the deferrals of donors, ensuring that donors who have been deferred are not able to donate due to the risk of contaminating the blood supply
Ensure the health of the donors is protected
Testify at unemployment hearings when a phlebotomist/apheresis technician is terminated
Schedule phlebotomists/apheresis technicians for one month in advance
Validating customer service variances, and making sure that each donor at Shepeard Community Blood Center leaves feeling that they have made a difference
Follow up with donor reactions
Reporting to the Director of Donor Services, and taking over the Director duties when the Director is out of the office.
Georgia Health Sciences Medical Center
April 2009 – April 2013
Registered Nurse – Oncology Unit
Used the nursing process to ensure patient care in an oncology unit
Administered medications to patients
Accurately documented medications and patient assessments
Educate patients and family members on chemotherapies, medications, and proper patient care
Worked with an interdisciplinary team to ensure that the needs of each patient are met
Used my leadership skills acquired in graduate school to perform charge nurse duties when assigned