Lauren Baehr, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, RNFA
Somers Point,NJ
Summary
Experienced Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner with a strong background in patient assessment, surgical assistance, and postoperative management. Skilled in imaging interpretation, care coordination, and patient education to support safe, effective recovery.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner, Orthopaedics
Cooper University, Cape Regional
Cape May Court House, New Jersey
06.2024 - Current
- Performed physical exams, collected patient histories and developed treatment plans for orthopedic injuries.
- Assisted surgeon during fracture repairs, joint procedures, and postoperative care.
- Ordered and interpreted imaging studies for musculoskeletal injuries.
- Applied splints, casts, braces, and wound dressings for orthopedic treatment.
- Monitored postoperative progress and adjusted care plans with surgical team.
- Assisted with surgery by providing exposure, hemostasis, suturing and other technical duties as delegated by the surgeon.
- Ordered laboratory tests, imaging studies, and other diagnostic procedures to evaluate patient conditions.
- Collaborated with surgeons in developing pre-operative plans for upcoming surgeries based on individualized needs of the patient.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Thomas Jefferson University, Methodist Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
02.2019 - 05.2024
- Assisted surgeons and anesthesia teams during complex surgical cases.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
- Maintained sterile field standards and infection control practices.
- Prepared surgical suites with sterile supplies and required instrumentation.
- Documented intraoperative care in electronic medical records.
- Verified surgical counts and specimen handling procedures.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA05-2018
Master of Science - Health Sciences
Stockton University
Absecon, NJ12-2016
Skills
- Orthopedic assessment
- Imaging interpretation
- Surgical assistance
- Postoperative management
- EMR charting
- Sterile technique
- Care management
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- Clinical judgment
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Flexible and adaptable
Certification
- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
October 2023 - Registered Nurse First Assist
NIFA
October 2024 - Registered Advance Practice Nurse
State Board of New Jersey
May 2024 - Registered Professional Nuse-Multi State
State Board of New Jersey
April 2022 - Basic Life Support
American Heart Association
Expires March 2028
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner, Orthopaedics
Cooper University, Cape Regional
06.2024 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Thomas Jefferson University, Methodist Hospital
02.2019 - 05.2024
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Thomas Jefferson University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Thomas Jefferson University
Master of Science - Health Sciences
Stockton University