Lauren Moreland
Bakersfield
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient and inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Dignity Health Infusion Center
05.2021 - Current
- Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and administering medications through IV infusion.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions during infusion therapy sessions.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and their caregivers by providing empathetic support, education on self-care strategies, and addressing concerns throughout the course of treatment.
Registered Nurse
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
Registered Nurse
Medix Staffing
03.2021 - 04.2021
- Reconstituted COVID vaccines
- Helped set up clinic sites within Kern County
- Provided education to public about COVID vaccinations
- Traveled to COVID vaccination sites
- Administered COVID vaccinations
- Underwent education and training pertaining to proper storage, reconstitution, and administration of COVID vaccinations
- Worked as part of a team to coordinate cohesive operation of COVID vaccination sites
- Assisted in ensuring proper storage of COVID vaccinations and kept a log of vaccinations administered, including wasted dosages
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA05.2019
Skills
- Intravenous Therapy
- Central line care and maintanence
- Chronic Disease Management
- Precepting
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- ACLS and BLS certified
- Familiar with Cerner, Varian, and OncoEMR charting systems
- EKG analysis and interpretation
- Assisting physicians in bedside procedures
- Experience managing care of COVID patients
- Work effectively as part of interdisciplinary team
- Effective communication skills
- Infection Control Measures
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Dignity Health Infusion Center
05.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Medix Staffing
03.2021 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
09.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Bakersfield
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