Lauren Crawford
Nurse
Saunders Beach,QLD
Summary
Compassionate practice nurse with experience in delivering vaccinations and health screenings to diverse populations. Skilled in patient evaluation and documentation, with a strong focus on collaboration and patient education to promote healthier lifestyles and effective chronic disease management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Practice Nurse
Douglas Family Medical Centre
Douglas, QLD
06.2022 - Current
- Delivered vaccinations and health screenings to diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualised patient care plans.
- Educated patients on chronic disease management and preventive health strategies.
- Documented patient histories and maintained accurate medical records in EMR systems.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures under physician supervision and guidance.
- Managed appointment scheduling and coordinated referrals to specialists efficiently.
- Trained new nursing staff on clinic protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to the healthcare team.
- Advised patients on how to manage pain levels after surgery or injury.
- Conducted patient education sessions to inform patients about preventive care and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Provided advice on diet and exercise plans by medical guidelines.
- Managed medication refills by verifying prescriptions from physicians or pharmacies.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on the proper use of medical equipment, such as inhalers, self-injectors, etc.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Counseled clients/patients and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits, treatments provided, medications prescribed, and other relevant data.
- Assisted physicians during patient examinations by taking vital signs, performing ECGs, and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Provided wound care management, including dressing changes, suture insertion, and removal.
- Ordered diagnostic tests when necessary and monitored results for abnormal conditions.
- Performed health assessments and screenings, such as blood pressure checks, cholesterol tests, pap smears, and diabetes screening.
- Administered immunizations according to established protocols.
- Responded promptly to patient phone inquiries related to healthcare issues.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate a safe, clean patient environment.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications, and coordinated treatment with other members of the critical care team.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through the team nursing process.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Created, implemented, and evaluated patient care plans with the medical team.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms, and vitals.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds, and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
University of New England
Sydney, NSW01-2022
Some College (No Degree) - Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Wetherill Park Technical College
Wetherill Park, NSWSkills
- Patient care management
- Wound care and healing
- Patient evaluation and documentation
- Vaccination and immunization administration
- Phlebotomy expertise
- Geriatric nursing
- Compassion and empathy
- Sterilization techniques
Affiliations
- My downtime is spent crafting and walking on the beach with my husband and dog.
- I enjoy movies and reading.
- I love to laugh with family and friends and enjoy their company.
Course Completion
- CRANAplus Remote Emergency Training Course completed 26-27th July 2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Practice Nurse
Douglas Family Medical Centre
06.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
University of New England
Some College (No Degree) - Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Wetherill Park Technical College
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