Abigail Lawn
Meridian
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Nurse
Amedisys
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Contributed to the overall success of the home health agency by maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Identified early warning signs of patient deterioration or complications, promptly notifying physicians to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, patients, and families by acting as a liaison for all parties involved in the care process.
MDS Coordinator
Trend Health and Rehab of Meridian
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Ensured timely completion of all MDS assessments, maintaining full compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on CMS guidelines and changes to ensure accuracy in reporting and reimbursement processes.
- Collaborated closely with therapy departments to accurately capture rehabilitation needs within MDS documentation, supporting appropriate resource allocation for residents'' needs.
- Led weekly utilization review to go over recent clinical activities.
- Determined need for special assessment activities for complex cases, effectively handling care plans.
- Updated policies and procedures, leading continuous improvement of resident assessments and care.
- Streamlined care plan documentation for efficient record-keeping and easy access for all team members.
- Increased patient satisfaction rates by addressing concerns promptly and adjusting care plans as needed based on feedback received from patients or family members.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Anderson Regional Medical Center
04.2019 - 06.2022
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing difficult births or pregnancy complications.
- Educated expectant mothers on available pain management options during the birthing process while respecting individual preferences.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, fostering a supportive atmosphere for patients and families.
- Participated in regular departmental meetings, providing valuable insight and suggestions for improvement.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, sharing best practices and offering guidance to ensure a high level of patient care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
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Anderson Regional Medical Center
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted surgical teams with seamless communication, resulting in a well-coordinated and successful procedure.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care before, during, and after surgery.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting to new technologies or procedures in the rapidly evolving healthcare industry.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough pre-operative assessments and verifying surgical consents.
- Developed, implemented and coordinated individualized plan of care for patients assigned through initial and on-going assessments.
- Promoted positive working relationships within the surgical team through open communication and collaboration on best practices.
Registered Nurse
Rush Health Systems
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Associate in Science (AS) in Nursing -
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS12.2017
College Degree in Cosmetology -
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS12.2010
Skills
- Nursing
- Vital Signs
- Triage
- Hospital Experience
- Meditech
- EMR Systems
- Experience Administering Injections
- Computer skills
- Medication Administration
- Organizational skills
- Documentation review
- Care plans
- Managed care
- Discharge planning
- Patient Care
- Venipuncture
- Medical Office Experience
- MDS
- Laboratory Experience
- Employee Orientation
- Medical Records
- Case Management
- Quality assurance
- Home & community care
- Home care
- Hospital experience
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- RN
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
- PALS Certification
- NRP Certification
- RN License
Timeline
Home Health Nurse
Amedisys
11.2022 - 04.2024
MDS Coordinator
Trend Health and Rehab of Meridian
04.2022 - 11.2022
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Anderson Regional Medical Center
04.2021 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Anderson Regional Medical Center
04.2019 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse
Rush Health Systems
02.2018 - 03.2019
Associate in Science (AS) in Nursing -
Meridian Community College
College Degree in Cosmetology -
Meridian Community College
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