Lauren McQuaid
Norwell,MA
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse adept at providing optimal care to patients in both the critical care and outpatient settings. Strong assessment skills and ability to perform under pressure in a fast- paced environment. Unwavering commitment to patient care excellence. Ability to efficiently collaborate with multidisciplinary team to determine best plan of care for patient. Works as patient advocate and provides compassionate care to patients and families.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy (per-diem)
South Shore Medical Center
South Weymouth, MA
10.2021 - Current
- Provide exceptional care to adult patient populations ranging from outpatient to critically ill hospitalized patients.
- Assisted gastroenterologist in performance of high level endoscopic procedures.
- Provide IV moderate sedation, monitor patient response, and carefully document findings.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Tufts Medical Center
Boston, MA
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures such as colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, ERCP, and endoscopic ultrasound.
- Provided IV moderate sedation under the direction of physician. Monitored patient condition by interpreting vital signs and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Reviewed post-procedure orders and continuously monitored patient's vital signs. Conducted patient and family discharge teaching.
Registered Nurse
Bayada Home Care
Plymouth , MA
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
Registered Nurse
South Shore Hospital
Weymouth, Massachusetts
09.2007 - 05.2018
- Acted as registered nurse in Surgical Intensive Care Unit
- Assessed patient condition and implement patient care plans
- Treated wounds and provide advanced life support
- Assisted physicians in performing procedures
- Documented critical patient information according to hospital policy
- Collaborated with fellow members of the critical care team
- Acted as patient advocate, providing education and support to patients and families
- Assessed ICU patients throughout each shift to ascertain vital signs and other key information
- Developed a tailored care plan for each patient in collaboration with physicians and the healthcare team
- Explained care, physician-ordered tests and medications with patients and their family members or caregivers.
Per Diem Registered Nurse
South Shore Hospital
Weymouth, Massachusetts
04.2008 - 08.2009
- Assisted physicians in performance of gastrointestinal procedures including colonoscopy, gastroscopy, and feeding tube placement
- Obtained patient history
- Conducted education, pre- and post-procedure
- Initiated intravenous therapy
- Administered conscious sedation during procedures and monitored patient response
- Provided post-procedure care and discharge teaching in recovery area
- Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
Registered Nurse
PACU, Beth Israel Deconess Hospital
Boston, MA
01.2005 - 08.2007
- Responsibilities included providing care for patients in both the preoperative and postoperative areas
- Duties in preoperative area included obtaining patient vital signs, reviewing patient history and preparing patients for surgery, ensuring all required documentation in order
- Responsibilities in postoperative area included performing postoperative assessment and hemodynamic monitoring, monitoring postoperative pain and surgical sites and providing analgesia as needed
- Provided discharge teaching to patients and family members.
Registered Nurse
Med-Surgical, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts
10.2002 - 01.2005
- Conducted patient assessment, planning and evaluating individualized plan of care for 36-bed step-down unit specializing in trauma, orthopedics, plastic surgery, and general surgery
- Conducted assessment, treatment, and planning for complex patient assignments
- Provided individualized patient and family education
- Acted as Charge Nurse as needed
Education
Associate of Science -
Mass Bay Community College
2001
Skills
EPIC
MEDITECH
Allscripts
Improvata
Provation
Certification
ACLS
BLS
IV Therapy
IV Conscious Sedation
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy (per-diem)
South Shore Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Tufts Medical Center
04.2019 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse
Bayada Home Care
06.2018 - 01.2019
Per Diem Registered Nurse
South Shore Hospital
04.2008 - 08.2009
Registered Nurse
South Shore Hospital
09.2007 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse
PACU, Beth Israel Deconess Hospital
01.2005 - 08.2007
Registered Nurse
Med-Surgical, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
10.2002 - 01.2005
Associate of Science -
Mass Bay Community College
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