Lauren Hammond
Nashville,TN
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse- Medical Step Down
Vanderbilt Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
- Served as a bedside nurse and nurse shift leader, overseeing delivery of patient care, coordinating staff assignments, resolving conflicts, and providing guidance to ensure high quality patient care on a 40 bed medical step down unit.
- Trained and mentored nurse residents, contributing to a positive and supportive work environment.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices on the unit.
Registered Nurse- Medical Progressive Care
Beaumont Health System
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Provided patient-centered care for individuals with a broad variety of complex medical diagnosis requiring frequent assessment and continuous cardiac monitoring.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Identified and addressed clinical emergencies in a skilled and timely manner.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes and treatment regimens.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medilodge Of East Lansing
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Provided direct patient care on a traditional long term care unit and a specialized ventilator care unit.
- Assisted with activities of daily living.
- Promoted resident satisfaction and safety by answering call lights promptly.
- Provided emotional support and created a positive environment for residents and families.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI08.2021
Skills
- EPIC proficiency
- Patient assessment
- Telemetry monitoring
- Blood administration
- Chest tube management
- Tracheostomy care
Certification
- Registered Nurse, State of Tennessee (expires 04/30/25), License number: 267640
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association (expires 03/2026)
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association (expires 11/2024)
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse- Medical Step Down
Vanderbilt Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse- Medical Progressive Care
Beaumont Health System
09.2021 - 10.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medilodge Of East Lansing
06.2019 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Michigan State University
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