Lauren Brooksher
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Developed critical skills in high-pressure healthcare environments, focusing on patient care, communication, and teamwork. Compassionate and dedicated with strong commitment to patient care and well-being. Looking to transition into new field, bringing proficiency in handling medical emergencies and patient interactions. Aims to leverage these transferrable skills to contribute effectively in new professional setting.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Promedica Toledo Hospital
01.2025 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Lutheran Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Promedica Toledo Hospital
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Utilized strong clinical judgment skills in prioritizing tasks based on acuity levels of ICU patients under my care daily routine.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients upon admission to the ICU, identifying urgent needs and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse patient populations and complex cases, showcasing versatility as a Travel Registered Nurse in the ICU setting.
Travel Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Improved patient outcomes by diligently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Enhanced patient care in ICU by closely monitoring vital signs and administering appropriate treatments.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in rapidly changing situations, contributing to positive patient outcomes.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Memorial Hospital
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in rapidly changing situations, contributing to positive patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient care in ICU by closely monitoring vital signs and administering appropriate treatments.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Franciscan Health Crown Point
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Managed the administration of medication safely and accurately, reducing potential errors or adverse reactions among ICU patients.
- Utilized advanced skills such as ventilator management and central line placement to provide specialized care for ICU patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU Float Pool
Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
Travel Registered Nurse, Medical ICU
Parkview Regional Medical Center
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by diligently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Lutheran Hospital
05.2018 - 07.2020
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN12-2017
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- ICU experience
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Central line management
- Documentation and charting
- Ventilator management
- Compassionate care
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - Indiana State Board of Nursing
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Promedica Toledo Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Promedica Toledo Hospital
08.2024 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Lutheran Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
03.2022 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center
08.2021 - 01.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Memorial Hospital
05.2021 - 07.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Franciscan Health Crown Point
01.2021 - 04.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU Float Pool
Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center
10.2020 - 01.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, Medical ICU
Parkview Regional Medical Center
07.2020 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Lutheran Hospital
05.2018 - 07.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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