Lauren Nolan
Southport
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination across diverse clinical settings. Currently serving as a Float Pool Nurse in a hospital environment, demonstrating adaptability, clinical versatility, and strong critical thinking in fast-paced, high-acuity units. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure while effectively managing complex patients and high-stress situations. Known for building strong, trusting relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, a respectful approach, and exceptional customer service. Actively advancing clinical expertise as a Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) student.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Novant Health, Brunswick Medical Center
12.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to analyze patient data, evaluate diagnosis, and implement treatment plans based on symptoms, age, and mental health needs
- Provided education to patients on surgical risk factors, medication side effects, treatment plans and performed both preoperative and post-operative care
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- fills in wherever needed across different units in the facility, adapting to various patient populations and environments, and covering staff shortages.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse
Renal and Limb Preservation Unit/Novant Health
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Maintained electronic health records (EHR) and updated patient medical files
- Administered medication, perform physical examinations of patients, collect blood samples, deliver IVs
- Managed team of nurses on 41 bed unit, provide support, and coordinate patient flow, admissions, and discharges to ensure efficiency and quality of care
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
12-2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Winston Salem State University
05.2022
Skills
- Patient-centered Care
- Wound Care
- HIPAA Regulations
- Medication Administration
- Team Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Safety
- Precepting
- EMR Systems
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- Clinical judgment
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) License, State of North Carolina, 06/2022 - Present
- BLS Certificate, 02/2023 - Present
- Code Blue Intentional Practice
Responsibilities
- Team Lead
- Preceptor
Certificates
-NIH certified
-Registered Nurse State of North Carolina
-BLS certified
-Code Blue Intentional Practice
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Novant Health, Brunswick Medical Center
12.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center
08.2023 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse
Renal and Limb Preservation Unit/Novant Health
07.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Winston Salem State University
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
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