Rachel Lackow
Registered Nurse at SALT LAKE CITY VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Credentials
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Advanced Exoskeleton Certificate
ReWalk Robotics, Inc.Jul, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
RN, BSN
Utah Nursing BoardDec, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
RN, BSN
New York Nursing BoardMay, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
RN, BSN
Massachusetts Board of NursingMay, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
BLS Provider
American Heart AssociationAug, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
EMT-BASIC
New York State Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical ServicesMay, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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SALT LAKE CITY VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Registered Nurse
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Mar 2021 - Present
· Managing the health of acute care patients by administering diagnostic tests, ordered medications, and performing emergency medical procedures, such as basic cardiac life support and other stabilizing interventions· Document data related to patient care including assessments, interventions, medications, patient responses, and treatment changes· Administering blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions, and monitoring patient for adverse reactions· Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacologic interventions, monitoring patients’ responses, and changing care plans accordingly· Prioritizing care based on patient acuity and health care needs and performs administrative duties that facilitate admissions, transfers, and discharges· Participates in staff meetings to analyze unit progress and provide the highest quality care· Assumed responsibility for completing and maintaining mandatory education requirements· Facilitates patient autonomy and self-advocacy by planning for future health care needs
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Charge Nurse
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May 2020 - Mar 2021
· Functioned effectively as a charge nurse by problem-solving on the unit and team level· Created a comprehensive rounding sheet that incorporated all nursing staff and resulted in reduced patient unit falls and pressure injury· Provide quality care for up to 30 residents including daily rounding, monitoring, recording, and evaluating medical conditions· Oversee daily functioning of the unit for clinical operations, patient appointments, assignment of staff nurses and supporting staff according to changes in resident acuity and volume, directing admissions, discharges, and general resident flow· Responsible for accompanying wound rounding and providing proper wound care · Perform blood transfusions, phlebotomy including administration and maintenance of IV therapy and blood draws, blood glucose testing, and collection of blood, urine, and sputum samples· Conduct tracheotomy suctioning inner cannula changes, and basic care· Monitor full range of resident conditions and responses to treatment by completing assessments of skin, neurological functioning, cardiovascular health· Verify and administer practitioner orders for oral, subcutaneous, transdermal, intramuscular, and intravenous medications using Barcoded Medication Administration (BCMA)· Abstract information from medical records to plan and perform care to the best of our center’s capability· Administer gastrointestinal care, including intermittent and continuous PEG tube feedings, insertion of urinarycatheters and bowel tubes, and patient bathing and hygiene assistance· Responsible for equipment checks on the unit including the crash cart, Wander Guard, ECG, Glucometer, and bladder scanner· Initiate established course of action for urgent situations including rapid responses and other medicalemergencies, fires, and potentially or actively combative residents· Educate the residents and families on the safe treatment of injuries, illnesses and conditions
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Research Nurse Coordinator
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Sep 2018 - May 2020
· Participated actively in interdisciplinary wound care committee/group to evaluate research findings and apply current evidence-based practice for participants· Lead cooperative study team to reduce adverse events by incorporating skin and fit assessment checklist to assure maximized patient fitting and educated team on wound care· Managed a small team to adhere to IRB procedure and study protocol by delegating duties based on the complexity of tasksand their efficacy to improve health care practice and outcomes for spinal cord injury patients· Managed cooperative study program operation, including training and supervising research assistants· Evaluated patient eligibility and provided coaching for the use of exoskeleton devices including the following prototypes: Lokomat, UpnRide, Indego, Ekso, ReWalk, and the Keeogo· Executed study interventions and measurements · Recorded functional assessments including the International Standards for Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury (ISNCSCI) exam, manual muscle test (MMT), reflex tests· Documented study procedures, adverse events, and patient progress onto CPRS and distributed to the central and local Institutional Review Board· Wrote, edited, and reviewed department grant proposals, pre-published pilot studies, and randomized trials.· Developed original case study on the effects of verbal cueing while in an exoskeleton training program on residual function in a spinal cord injured patient, the project is in progress, publication pending· Integrated the VA Informatics and Computing Infrastructure (VINCI)
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Nanny
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Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
- Live in Nanny for Three Children (Two 5 y/o One 12 y/o) - Perform acts of daily living with children such as cooking/feeding dinner, dressing, bathing, educating, playing, light housework throughout the week, pet care
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Home Care Provider
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Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
· Performed acts of daily living for an 85-year-old woman including cooking/feeding, dressing, bathing, home maintenance, transportation· Administered mood-stabilizing medication for diagnosis of late-stage dementia and pain medication for arthritic back pain (oral and transdermal)· Encouraged light exercise and stretching· Updated the family about any significant changes in mental status
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Student Nurse
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Sep 2017 - Dec 2017
Skills Learned – Psychiatric Care • Performed vital signs, physical/nutritional/psychosocial assessments on upwards of 12 patients• Cared for patients suffering from substance abuse disorders, eating disorders, emotional disorders,psychological disorders• Developed care plans with patients from all medical backgrounds to prioritize care• Led group therapies in all units, which provided music therapy, comedy therapy and talk therapy for patients
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Environmental Studies Program at Binghamton University
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United States
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Higher Education
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BU Acres
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Jun 2017 - Dec 2017
• Farming on Binghamton University's registered organic vegetable, herb and fruit tree farm• Learning agriculture techniques and informing community about food and health consciousness
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Music Therapy Researcher
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Feb 2017 - Dec 2017
-Created research platform for music therapy for 30 clients suffering from addiction, depression, AIDS/HIV or anxiety disorder-Developed music sessions, interviewed individual clients about experience, measure pain scale before and after playing/listening to music, educate clients on benefits of music for brain connectivity
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Phelps Hospital
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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500 - 600 Employee
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ICU Technician
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May 2015 - Dec 2017
• Monitored patient blood pressure, heart rate, pulse oximetry, skin breakdown, liquid intake, and temperature• Shadowed advanced and invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures• Evaluated patient needs and created comfortable and safe environments for patients with critical ailments
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Student Nurse
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Jan 2017 - May 2017
Skills Learned – Acute/Chronic/Palliative Care for Patients in Homes • Performed vital sign evaluation, culture collection, fully body assessments, medication administration, and wound treatment for 5 patients daily• Developed treatment plans for chronic healthcare illnesses such as diabetes, infections, pressure wounds, and high blood pressure• Provided and maintained cardiac monitors, catheters, suctioning, colostomy care and wound dressing• Administered patient daily medication and evaluated their benefits and side effects
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Student Nurse
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Sep 2015 - May 2016
Skills Learned – Service & Foundations of Nursing• Performed basic cardiac life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), and administeredmedications and infusions in medical surgical unit of 20+ beds• Treated and provided appropriate therapy for patients with acute/chronic conditions: post heart attack, respiratory difficulty, and minor illness and injury.• Detected symptoms such as bruising, wounds, blood in stool, and complaints of excessive malaise.• Learned the function and operation of the following tools: defibrillators, glucometers, cardiac monitors, nebulizers, otoscopes, etc.
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Patient Care Giver
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May 2013 - May 2015
• Managed acts of daily living including toileting, feeding, PO medication administration, dressing, wounddressing, and exercise• Provided emotional/physical support for patients suffering from dementia, Parkinson's disease, immobility and dehydration
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Education
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2020 - 2023
United States University
Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner, Masters of Nursing Science Practice -
2013 - 2017
Binghamton University
Dual Degree in Nursing and English, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse and English Language and Literature, General -
2013 - 2017
Binghamton University
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