Lauren Collins
Chester
Summary
Dynamic LPN with extensive experience at Patient First, excelling in compassionate care and clinical decision-making. Proven track record in optimizing training programs and enhancing team performance. Skilled in IV therapy and fostering a positive atmosphere, ensuring high-quality patient care and operational efficiency. Committed to ongoing professional development and excellence in nursing practices.
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN, Nurse Supervisor
Patient First
09.2018 - Current
- Supervised clinical employees on their patient contact, patient care, and overall performance; coordinating care as needed.
- Ensuring all nursing licenses are up to date.
- Scheduling Nurses and Medical Assistants.
- Functioning as administrator and working as a Nurse as needed; adhering to all policies and procedures.
- Assisting in interviewing Nurse and Medical Assistant applicants.
- Preparing performance evaluations of Nurses and Medical Assistants.
- Scheduling and attending meetings.
- Reviewing and supervising the inventory of medications, prescriptions, and supplies. Ensuring narcotics are counted daily and ordered according to government regulations.
- Assisting the Physicians in all emergency cases.
- Assisting with ongoing training of Nurses and Medical Assistants.
- Assisting with staffing situations in all departments.
- Adhering to established policies and procedures.
- Sterilizing and setting up instruments.
- Cleaning work area and performing biological cleanup in accordance with OSHA guidelines.
- Fostering teamwork and ensuring a positive and professional atmosphere within the center.
LPN, Senior Regional Trainer Richmond
Patient First
08.2015 - 09.2018
- Managed new hire employees training schedules for nine urgent care locations, including scheduling, mentoring, and confirming preparedness for positions.
- Integrated learning programs for new policies and procedures; taught at individual locations for new program directions.
- Optimized training curriculum with team exercises, group discussions and lectures.
- Aided workers with job improvement skills while developing alternative training methods.
- Created online training module suites to implement into primary training tools for new employees.
- Authored new training packages while automating online training systems to streamline team sharing.
- Developed and implemented successful onboarding program.
- Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
- Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.
- Utilized variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.
LPN, Floor Charge Nurse
Patient First
09.2009 - 08.2015
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Offered quality nursing care and generating a genuine, warm, and friendly atmosphere for patients and employees.
- Using sound judgment when administering medical care and screening patients.
- Administering medications and knowing correct dosage, actions, and side effects of each medication administered.
- Responsible for fostering teamwork and ensuring a positive and professional atmosphere; being accountable for center operations.
- Diffusing problems concerning patients and center operations.
- Monitoring triage times of patients in the waiting room and treatment area.
- Maintaining patient flow at all times.
- Opening and closing the center, maintaining security of the building.
- Delegating responsibilities to all auxiliary staff to ensure smooth transition.
- Ensuring narcotic accountability.
Education
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
Richmond School of Health Technology
Richmond, VA09-2008
Skills
- Medical equipment operation
- Compassionate care
- Cardiac care
- Lab specimen collection
- Disease prevention
- Health promotion
- Catheter care
- IV therapy
- Clinical decision making
- Patient mobility assistance
- Diagnostic testing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Medical documentation
- Nursing ethics
- Medication administration
Certification
BLS certified through American Heart Association
ACLS certified through American Heart Association
PALS certified through American Heart Association
Timeline
LPN, Nurse Supervisor
Patient First
09.2018 - Current
LPN, Senior Regional Trainer Richmond
Patient First
08.2015 - 09.2018
LPN, Floor Charge Nurse
Patient First
09.2009 - 08.2015
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
Richmond School of Health Technology
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