Lauren Woodard
Winchester
Summary
My name is Lauren Woodard, and I am a Registered Nurse working in outpatient Oncology. I obtained my ADN at Laurel Ridge Community college and will complete my Bachelors of Science and Nursing at James Madison University's in December of 2024. I began my career as a CNA for 5 years and have been a nurse since May of 2023. My objectives and goals in my nursing career is to obtain my Doctorate of Nursing Practice and specialize in palliative care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Oncology Nurse
Inova Schar Cancer Institute
08.2024 - Current
- Promoted continuity of care by effectively communicating patient progress to oncologists
- Ensured accurate medical charting through meticulous documentation of intervention outcomes, and relevant clinical notes.
- Provided emotional support to patients facing end-of-life decisions, assisting with advance care planning discussions when needed.
- Educated patients on self-care strategies after chemotherapy treatments, promoting healing and reducing complications.
- Served as a trusted resource for patients and families, addressing concerns regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and side effects management.
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Valley Health
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Working with members of the palliative care team to create a nurturing and respectful environment for those venturing into end-of-life.
- Working with oncology patients to navigate new diagnoses and medication management.
- Caring for critically ill patients, requiring immediate intensive care collaboration
- Preparing surgical oncology patients for procedure and providing post-surgical care
- Central line and port access management and education for patients
- Managing chemo symptoms for patients who are admitted for adverse effects of immunotherapy.
- Actively working with case management to implement a safe and effective discharge
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Valley Health
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections, intrathecal, IO, and monitored responses.
- Practiced and successfully performed multiple conscious sedation's under provider supervision
- Taking care of patients in a chemo crisis
- Drip titration with cardiac medications and insulin.
- Triaging patients with everyday use of the ESI scale.
- Communicating with all aspects of the care team in all disciplines
- Taking care of pediatric patients in respiratory crisis.
- Effectively takes care of the infant population with all areas of the care team.
- Experience with cardiac arrest in code situations working as a part of the code team.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
Education
RN to BSN -
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA12-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Laurel Ridge Community College
Middletown, VA05-2023
Skills
- Oncology nursing care
- Patient safety
- Central line care
- Clinical documentation
- Symptom management
Certification
- CNA License, 05/01/19, 05/31/23
- CPR/ BLS Certified, 05/01/19, 05/31/23
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) BLS for Healthcare Providers, 10/01/20, 10/31/23
Timeline
Outpatient Oncology Nurse
Inova Schar Cancer Institute
08.2024 - Current
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Valley Health
11.2023 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Valley Health
06.2023 - 11.2023
RN to BSN -
James Madison University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Laurel Ridge Community College
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