Lauren Baker
Thomasville,GA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with experience in providing comprehensive care to patients with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, specializing in general orthopedic care, foot and ankle care, pre and post-surgical management, pain management, and patient education to facilitate optimal recovery and mobility restoration; skilled in assessing musculoskeletal function, wound care, and collaborating with the healthcare team to deliver patient-centered care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic
06.2024 - Current
- Worked directly under the supervision of a foot and ankle specialist
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated patients presenting with various musculoskeletal injuries or conditions primarily related to foot and ankle problems
- Performed pre-operative history and physicals
- Performed post-operative exams
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests such as x-rays, MRIs, CT scans
- Prescribed and managed prescription medications
- Instructed, educated, and counseled patients on various orthopedic conditions
- Performed local anesthetic injections for foot and ankle blocks during surgery and in the office as needed for closed reduction of toe fractures
- Performed splinting and casting duties
- Performed wound care
- Assisted surgeon in various types of orthopedic foot and ankle surgeries
- Suturing skills
- Performed hospital rounds for inpatients
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Worked under the direct supervision of a general orthopedic surgeon who has a focus in total joint reconstruction
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated patients presenting with various musculoskeletal injuries or conditions
- Performed various large and small joint injections
- Performed splinting and casting duties
- Performed wound care
- Assisted surgeon in various types of orthopedic surgeries with emphasis on total joint reconstruction, sports medicine, and some trauma
- Suturing skills
- Performed pre-operative history and physicals
- Performed pre and post-operative exams
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests such as x-rays, MRIs, CT scans.
- Prescribed and managed prescription medications
- Instructed, educated, and counseled patients on various orthopedic conditions
- Took ER call for orthopedic injuries at two different hospitals in Tallahassee, FL
- Performed hospital rounds on in-patients
Staff Registered Nurse, PACU
Tallahassee Outpatient Surgery Center
03.2017 - 05.2023
- Assist with patient surgery preparation by establishing venous access, administering proper pre-op medication, and monitoring patients' conditions prior to surgery.
- Deliver individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring airway and vital signs, pain management, safe ambulation assistance, and educates patients and caregivers on post-operative instructions.
- Nerve Block Department Lead RN, (2018-2019): Assisted anesthesiologists with the placement of peripheral nerve blocks using sterile technique, managed/directed supporting block RN staff members.
- Employee Health Nurse, (2018-2019): Maintained employee health records, delivered annual flu immunizations, performed TB testing and evaluation.
Registered Nurse
Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic
10.2016 - 03.2017
- Clinical RN for orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine
- Performed sutured removal, staple removal, splinting, wound care, casting and splinting, pin removal
- Obtained vital signs
- Used sterile techniques to prepare exam rooms for patients and prep for minor procedures
- Updated patient charts, prepared surgery folders, created patient appointments
- Scheduled patients for surgery coordinating the necessary facilities and vendors
Director of Fitness and Sports Nutrition
Millsaps Training Facility
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Managed day-to-day fitness operations of world-renowned motocross training facility, growing attendance to more than 45 members annuall
- Led, instructed, and motivated individuals during cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and stretching activities
- Offered clients educational information and materials to help with preventive care, nutrition, body mechanics, fitness, stress management, and ergonomics
Medical Assistant
Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic
01.2013 - 08.2015
- Medical assistant for two orthopedic surgeons; one specializing in hand and upper extremity, the other in general orthopedics
- Scheduled appointments for patients
- Scheduled surgeries
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients
- Prepared injections
- Performed casting and splinting duties
- Performed suture and staple removal care
- Performed basic wound care and dressing application
- Measured vital signs and recorded medical histories
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Thomasville Family Medicine
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Completed 125+ clinical hours under the supervision of Rainey Williams, FNP-C.
- Delivered primary care for patients and directing diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, and emergency consultation.
- Offered preventive services such as well-child, adult, and gynecological examinations.
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Doctor's Care Walk-in Clinic
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Completed 80+ clinical hours under the supervision of Frederick Fritzsche, MD.
- Managed care for patients in the urgent care setting with problems such as URI, lacerations, joint pain, fractures, migraines, AOM, abdominal complaints, and UTI.
- Performed wound care, splinting, suturing, corticosteroid joint injections, trigger point injections, analyzed diagnostic imaging and test results, employment physicals, and sports physical exams.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Thomasville Family Medicine
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Completed 120 clinical hours under the supervision of Rachel Bennefield, FNP-C.
- Performed evidence-based comprehensive primary care management for patients with acute and chronic health conditions including well-adult and well-child exams.
- Managed care for problems including but not limited to immunizations, HTN, DM, autoimmune disorders, hypothyroid, hyperlipidemia, CAD, asthma, COPD, bronchitis, CHF, chronic fatigue, anemia, sinusitis, bacterial/viral URI, COVID-19, influenza, pneumonia, UTI, depression, anxiety, ADHD, peripheral neuropathy, OA, shoulder pain, back pain.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Magnolia Women's Center
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Completed 90 clinical hours under the supervision of Tracy Smith, NP-C.
- Performed well-women exams, screening guidelines, pelvic/bimanual exams, rectal exams, STD testing/education, vaginal atrophy, candidiasis, vaginitis, cancer, endometriosis, menopause, urinary incontinence, birth control pills/injections/IUD, PMS, prenatal visits, OB screenings, pregnancy counseling.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
The Children's Clinic
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Completed 122 clinical hours under the supervision of Elizabeth Walker, APRN.
- Treated pediatric patients with minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab tests as well as medications.
- Communicated with family members and guardians about children's health.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Thomasville Family Medicine
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Completed 65 clinical hours under the supervision of Rainey Williams, FNP-C.
- Performed evidence-based comprehensive primary care management for patients with acute and chronic health conditions including well-adult and well-child exams, lesion removal/shave, suturing, and corticosteroid injection.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
Albany State University
Albany, GA05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL12.2011
Associate of Arts -
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL04.2009
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Supervision and leadership
- Analytical and problem-solving
- Experience with multiple EHR programs
- Primary care and orthopedic care experience
- Physical assessments
- Preventive care and health promotion
- Establishes strong patient rapport
- Sterile technique
- I V catheter placement and monitoring
- Suturing and joint injection skills
- Splinting/casting experience
- Enthusiastic, positive demeanor
- Physical strength and endurance
Licenses and Certifications
- FL Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License - 11027518
- GA Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License - RN305369
- Registered Professional Nurse, RN multistate license - RN305369
- BLS - American Red Cross (current)
- ACLS - American Red Cross (current)
- PALS - American Red Cross (current)
Accomplishments
- Fount Cycling Guild Women's Professional/Elite Cycling Team, 2025
- Southwest Georgia Living featured article "Just Own It", September-October, 2020 Issue https://www.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?m=46770&i=671075&p=56&ver=html5
- Tallahassee Woman Magazine featured article "Women on Wheels", February-March, 2011 Issue https://issuu.com/tallahasseewoman/docs/feb-mar_online2-1-11/35
- Women's Professional Motocross License, (2014-2015)
- Florida State University Cycling Team, (2009-2010)
- Amateur National Motocross Championship finalist, (2010)
Timeline
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic
06.2024 - Current
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic
07.2023 - 05.2024
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Thomasville Family Medicine
01.2023 - 04.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Doctor's Care Walk-in Clinic
01.2023 - 04.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Thomasville Family Medicine
09.2022 - 11.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Magnolia Women's Center
06.2022 - 07.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
The Children's Clinic
01.2022 - 04.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Thomasville Family Medicine
10.2021 - 11.2021
Director of Fitness and Sports Nutrition
Millsaps Training Facility
07.2019 - 10.2020
Staff Registered Nurse, PACU
Tallahassee Outpatient Surgery Center
03.2017 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic
10.2016 - 03.2017
Medical Assistant
Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic
01.2013 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Florida
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Florida State University
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
Albany State University
Associate of Arts -
Tallahassee Community College
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