LAUREN A.

LACUESTA
3074 East California Blvd Pasadena Ca 91107

llacuesta13@apu.edu -

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Nursing June 2015
Member, Sigma Theta Tau, International Nursing Honor Society
GPA 3.9
Bachelor of Art, Applied Health Science May 2013
Cum Laude

(619) 861-4741
Azusa Pacific University: Azusa, CA

Point Loma Nazarene University: San Diego, CA

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS
BLS Certified through American Heart Association Valid through October 2015
ACLS Certified through American Heart Association -Valid through August 2016
EKG Technician certification through Azusa Pacific University - 2016
Transitions Coach Certified through Sharp Memorial Hospital - 2016
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Foundations/Medical Surgical: Kaiser Zion Hospital, San Diego, CA: 180 hours
Medical Surgical: Kaiser Baldwin Park Hospital, Baldwin Park, CA: 156 hours
Mental Health: Aurora Charter Oak Hospital, Covina, CA: 90 hours
Maternal, Newborn, and Womens Health: Pomona Valley Hospital, Pomona, CA: 90 hours
Pediatrics: Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA: 90 hours
Community Health Nursing: Pasadena, CA: 135 hours
Critical Care: Pomona Valley Hospital, Pomona, CA: 135 hours
WORK EMPLOYMENT
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT, June 2012-June 2013
Kindred Hospital of San Diego: El Cajon, CA
(Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, and Intensive Care Units)
Assisted patients with activities of daily living during shift
Monitored and communicated patients condition to RNs and LVNS during shift
Ensured safety and environmental cleanliness at all times
Actively charted patients vitals, intake & output, and weight
Supported RNs and LVNs with non-sterile dressing changes in ICU as needed
Aided RNs and LVNs with palliative and hospice care in ICU as needed
INTERN, August 2012-May 2013
Scripps Memorial Hospital: La Jolla, CA
(Outpatient: Diabetes and Endocrine Associates Medical Group)
Assisted physician with biopsy and ultrasound procedures for patients
Performed head to toe assessments on patients prior to procedures
Communicated proper treatment and interventions to patients and family during appointment
Analyzed biopsy and ultrasound results with physician after patients appointments
INTERN, January 2012-February 2012
Oasis Orthopedics Sports Medical Group: San Diego, CA
Assessed patients pre-surgery
Oversaw and charted vitals during orthopedic surgeries
Educated patients post surgery with plan of care before discharge with physician
ADMISSIONS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/RECEPTIONIST, 2011
Arbor Hills Nursing Home: San Diego, CA
Collaborated with nursing administration and staff regarding decision to admit patients
Provided proper bed assignments and paperwork completion for new patients
Maintained professionalism and diplomatic communication to new patients and family

ACTIVITIES/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Student Nurse Association Representative at Azusa Pacific University
Critical Care Clinical Representative
Member of American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Kinesiology Department President at Point Loma Nazarene University
Medical Missions Trip to Jamaica through Point Loma Nazarene University

January 2014-Present
January 2014-Present
December 2014
August 2011-May 2013
June 2012-July 2012

Resident Assistant at Point Loma Nazarene University

August 2010 -May 2012