Lauren Lacuesta

3074 East California Blvd Pasadena Ca 91107 llacuesta13@apu.edu - (619) 861-4741

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Nursing GPA: 3.9
Member of Nursing Honors Society: Sigma Theta Tau
Bachelor of Art in Exercise Science May 2013
Cum Laude

Azusa Pacific University: Azusa, CA

Point Loma Nazarene University: San Diego, CA

CERTIFICATIONS
BLS Certified (Basic Life Support) Valid through October 2015
ACLS Certified (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Valid through August 2016
EKG Technician certification-2016
Transitions Coach Certified at Sharp Hospital-2016
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Foundations/Medical Surgical: Kaiser Zion Hospital, San Diego, CA: 96 hours
Medical Surgical: Kaiser Baldwin Park Hospital, Baldwin Park, CA: 90 hours
Mental Health: Aurora Charter Oak Hospital, Covina, CA: 100 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
Kindred Hospital of San Diego: El Cajon, CA
Certified Nursing Assistant, June 2012-June 2013
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
Scripps Memorial Hospital: La Jolla, CA
Intern, August 2012-May 2013
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 during appointment
Analyzed biopsy and ultrasound results with the physician after patients appointments
Oasis Orthopedics Sports Medical Group: San Diego, CA
Examined and assessed patients pre-surgery
Oversaw orthopedic surgery with orthopedic surgeon and surgical team
Educated patients post surgery with plan of care before discharge

Intern, January 2012-February 2012

Arbor Hills Nursing Home: San Diego, CA

Admissions Assistant Director/Receptionist, 2011
Collaborated with nursing administration and staff regarding decision to admit patients
Provided proper bed assignments and paperwork completion for new patients
Received and responded to calls and in-person inquiries for admission to facility
ACTIVITIES/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Student Nurse Association Representative
Member of American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Point Loma Nazarene University Kinesiology Department President
Deans List
Medical Missions Trip to Jamaica
Point Loma Nazarene University Resident Assistant

January 2014-Present
December 2014
August 2011-May 2013
August 2011-May 2013
June 2012-July 2012
August 2010 -May 2012