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Lauren Weitnauer

Aitkin

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in a variety of settings. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, School Nurse

Aitkin Public Schools
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
  • Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
  • Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.

Registered Nurse

Riverwood Healthcare Center
09.2019 - 04.2021
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Registered Nurse

Fairview Southdale Hospital
02.2015 - 08.2019

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  • Managed caseload of 4-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
  • Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN
05-2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Anoka Ramsey Community College
Anoka, MN
12-2014

Skills

  • IV management
  • Discharge coordination
  • Diabetes management
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Precepting
  • Care planning
  • Palliative and pain management
  • Patient care
  • Chronic disease management
  • Wound care
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Patient education and counseling

Timeline

Registered Nurse, School Nurse

Aitkin Public Schools
09.2021 - 05.2022

Registered Nurse

Riverwood Healthcare Center
09.2019 - 04.2021

Registered Nurse

Fairview Southdale Hospital
02.2015 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bemidji State University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Anoka Ramsey Community College
Lauren Weitnauer