Lauren Langman
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Dedicated Clinical Nurse with strong skills in patient care advocacy, critical thinking, and emergency response. Committed to best practices and collaborative teamwork in delivering high-quality patient care. Compassionate Nurse experienced in managing complex patient care and providing post-operative care. Recognized for effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and adherence to best practices. Proficient Nurse with proven abilities in emergency response and critical patient assessments. Known for effective communication and commitment to clinical competence, driving excellence in patient care and safety.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse
St Andrews Hospital
Adelaide, SA
02.2021 - Current
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Reported changes in patient status promptly to supervisor or attending physician.
- Provided post-operative care and education to patients and families.
- Assisted in patient assessments and documented vital signs accurately.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
- Performed physical assessments, wound care, IV therapy, and other nursing interventions as needed.
- Administered medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with physician orders.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when making decisions about patient care needs.
- Assessed patient pain levels, implementing appropriate pain management techniques.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain clinical competency and stay updated on healthcare advancements.
- Responded to medical emergencies, employing critical thinking and fast-paced decision-making skills.
Volunteer
World Youth Organisation
Kathmandu, Nepal
09.2024 - 09.2024
- I went to Nepal in September for a month and completely immersed myself into a different culture whilst utilising my skills to make a meaningful contribution to those lives of those less fortunate
- As per 'World youth', "The program focuses on nursing and primary health care projects in both a team-based environment and through individual placements. Provision of quality primary health care services through a variety of placements, such as running mobile medical camps (providing free care to 300+ people in a day), clinical placements, the facilitation of health promotion sessions and the delivery of home-based care to the chronically ill and elderly"
Education
Post Graduate Certificate in Recovery/anaesthetics
University of Tasmania (external)
TAS02-2019
Nursing
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA02-2013
Skills
- Able to apply critical thinking skills within high-pressure emergency situations, having completed additional training in ALS
- Excellent communicator and well developed interpersonal skills which have cemented ongoing professional relationships with multidisciplinary teams and staff members
- Strong advocate for best practices and patient care
- Competent in managing venous access, Infusaports, CVCs, arterial lines, and PICC lines Able to confidently manage epidural infusions, blood transfusions, and pain management medications
- Efficient in multitasking- often Team Lead during shifts and manage a team of nurses and assist in the patients requirements
- Quick patient assessment, specialising in airway management and intervention In addition, pain management and interventions to assist in patient comfort
- Critical thinking skills and the ability to escalate care when needed
Certification
- Advanced life support certificate
- BloodSafe e-learning Australia course
- Involved in the Covid-19 vaccination Clinic
- Up to date with all my hospital's current mandatory education requirements such as hand hygiene, manual handling, medication safety, basic life support.
Affiliations
- I am a football medic on weekends. This job allows me to use my skills in a different setting and pushes me to think outside the square. I often assess players for concussions, treat contusions and provide medical care for more serious injuries such as dislocations and breaks. I enjoy working within a different team including physiotherapist and every weekend brings along new challenges.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volunteer
World Youth Organisation
09.2024 - 09.2024
Clinical Nurse
St Andrews Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Post Graduate Certificate in Recovery/anaesthetics
University of Tasmania (external)
Nursing
University of South Australia
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