Lauren Kostelic
San Diego
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with expertise in neonatal care at Kaiser Permanente, excelling in family-centered care and critical thinking. Utilizes advanced medical techniques and technologies to ensure patient safety and well-being. Strong understanding of emotional and practical needs of families during critical care situations. Enhanced patient outcomes through effective teamwork and collaboration.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
02.2014 - Current
- Assisted with complex medical procedures such as intubation, lumbar punctures, and umbilical line placements under physician supervision.
- Promoted family-centered care by providing education, support, and resources to parents of NICU patients.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring a patient-centered approach to care delivery within the NICU setting.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assessing newborns'' overall condition.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized plans of care for premature and critically ill neonates.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill neonates while offering emotional support to grieving families.
- Facilitated effective communication between families, physicians, therapists, social workers, dietitians, pharmacists – fostering a collaborative approach to holistic neonatal healthcare delivery.
- Improved patient outcomes by swiftly recognizing and responding to emergent situations and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care while ensuring all NICU standards were met or exceeded.
- As a Charge Nurse, coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supported families experiencing difficulties with breastfeeding due to medical conditions or anatomical barriers through specialized interventions tailored specifically to their unique circumstances.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse
American Mobile Healthcare
10.2012 - 01.2014
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
Registered Nurse
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
07.2011 - 10.2012
- Educated in NICU nursing through 4-month long training program.
- Conducted thorough assessments of infant growth and development milestones, tailoring care plans accordingly to promote optimal progress.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives within the NICU by identifying areas of potential improvement and participating in process changes when necessary.
- Enhanced family satisfaction through compassionate communication and emotional support during challenging situations.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices in the NICU.
- Managed complex medication regimens for patients with various medical conditions while maintaining strict adherence to dosage calculations and administration protocols.
Registered Nurse
UPMC Mercy Hospital
06.2010 - 07.2011
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Delivered high-quality pre-and post-operative care to patients undergoing a variety of cardiovascular interventions.
- Implemented advanced cardiac life support measures during medical emergencies, effectively managing critical situations to save lives.
- Educated patients on lifestyle modifications and medication management to promote long-term heart health.
Education
Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL12-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA05-2010
Skills
- Family-centered care
- PICC placement proficiency
- Feeding support
- Critical thinking
- Developmental care
- Emotional support
- End-of-life care
- Intravenous therapy
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Ventilator management
- Parental education
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
02.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse
American Mobile Healthcare
10.2012 - 01.2014
Registered Nurse
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
07.2011 - 10.2012
Registered Nurse
UPMC Mercy Hospital
06.2010 - 07.2011
Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
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