Lauren Crowther
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Emergency Department
Hamilton Health Sciences
02.2013 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Hamilton Health Sciences
02.2009 - 02.2013
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Provide pre and post operative care to adult patient population.
- Support the specialized day-to-day needs of patients who have experienced a traumatic injury.
RN Community
TLC Alert Nursing And Home Care
12.2009 - 03.2010
- Administered H1N1 flu vaccines in clinic
- Administered medications via intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Health Care Aide
Alexander Place
07.2005 - 01.2009
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Data Entry Clerk
McMaster University
05.2006 - 08.2006
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Sorted documents and maintained organized filing process.
- Communicated with supervisors and colleagues to process data quickly and resolve discrepancies.
Business Analyst
CIBC
05.2005 - 08.2006
- Managed multiple large corporate accounts.
Invigilator/ Standardized Patient
McMaster University
09.2002 - 08.2006
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established interview and exam processes.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Research Assistant
McMaster University
06.2004 - 08.2004
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns.
- Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
- Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups.
Education
Critical Practice Orienteation
Hamilton Health Sciences
Hamilton, ON02.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON12.2008
High School Diploma -
Waterdown District High School
Waterdown, ON06.2004
Skills
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Interpreting EKGs
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Specimen Test Interpretation
- Cardiac Arrest
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Prioritizing Patients
- Patient Stabilization
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- 12-Lead EKG Monitoring
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Clear Patient Communication
- Compassionate and Caring
- Conscious Sedation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RN, Emergency Department
Hamilton Health Sciences
02.2013 - Current
RN Community
TLC Alert Nursing And Home Care
12.2009 - 03.2010
RN, Medical-Surgical
Hamilton Health Sciences
02.2009 - 02.2013
Data Entry Clerk
McMaster University
05.2006 - 08.2006
Health Care Aide
Alexander Place
07.2005 - 01.2009
Business Analyst
CIBC
05.2005 - 08.2006
Research Assistant
McMaster University
06.2004 - 08.2004
Invigilator/ Standardized Patient
McMaster University
09.2002 - 08.2006
Critical Practice Orienteation
Hamilton Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McMaster University
High School Diploma -
Waterdown District High School
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