Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Licenses/Certifications
Professional Highlights
Conference Attendance
Publications
Volunteer Experience
Licenses/Certifications
Professional Highlights
Conference Attendance
Publications
Volunteer Experience
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Lauren Bartunek, BSN, RN, CPON, BMT-CN

Newport Beach,CA

Summary

Patient-oriented Certified Registered Nurse with 18 years of experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise in Hematology/Oncology nursing while seeking transition to outpatient environment.

Overview

18
years of professional experience

Work History

Children's Hospital of Orange County

Clinical RN IV/ Clinical Shift Leader
01.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Provided collaborative, patient and family-centered care to Hematology/Oncology population (infancy to young adult).
  • Management of high-acuity assignments, including CAR-T cell, BMT, immunotherapy, and Phase 1 Clinical Trials
  • Served as Clinical Shift Leader (Charge RN role), demonstrating leadership, flexibility, communication skills, and further teamwork with interdisciplinary staff
  • Made decisions independently with regard to staffing, acuity, budget and delegation of appropriate tasks
  • Advocated for the best interests of staff and patients
  • Mentored/precepted students and new RNs

Children's Hospital of Orange County

Travel RN
01.2016 - 01.2017

Job overview

  • Adapted quickly to a fast-paced unit with minimal orientation in order to provide quality care to high-acuity Hem/Onc patients
  • Demonstrated flexibility, teamwork, and enhanced knowledge in other specialties by floating frequently (including ICU).

Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital

Clinical RN/Charge Nurse
01.2006 - 01.2016

Job overview

  • Provided high level patient and family-centered care to Hem/Onc/BMT population, including performing independent assessments, developing and carrying out individualized care plans, and medication administration.
  • Worked collaboratively with interdisciplinary team within a teaching hospital environment: Magnet accredited, Level 1 trauma center
  • Rotated through Charge RN role while concurrently in patient care, making decisions related to staffing, acuity, and patient assignments.
  • Preceptor/mentor to new graduate nurses and students.

Education

Ohio University
, Athens, OH

Bachelor of Science from Nursing

Case Western Reserve University
, Cleveland, OH

Certificate of Professional Nursing/BSN Equivalent

Baldwin-Wallace College
, Berea, OH

Bachelor of Science from Biological Sciences/Psychology

Skills

    Chemotherapy/Infusions

    Direct patient care

    Leadership

    Clinical judgement

    Patient advocacy

    Nursing education

    Palliative care

    Infection Control

Timeline

Clinical RN IV/ Clinical Shift Leader

Children's Hospital of Orange County
01.2017 - Current

Travel RN

Children's Hospital of Orange County
01.2016 - 01.2017

Clinical RN/Charge Nurse

Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2016

Ohio University

Bachelor of Science from Nursing

Case Western Reserve University

Certificate of Professional Nursing/BSN Equivalent

Baldwin-Wallace College

Bachelor of Science from Biological Sciences/Psychology

Licenses/Certifications

Registered Nurse (California Board of Nursing)- #796300

APHON Chemotherapy/Biotherapy (2006-current)

Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse (2009-current)

Bone Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse (2023-current)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)

Professional Highlights

  • CHOC President's Award (2023)
  • Hematology/Oncology Community Service Award (2023)
  • Palliative Care Superuser (2023-current)
  • Resuscitation Champion (2022-current)
  • SCAPHON member (2017-current)
  • APHON member (2007-current)
  • Safety Coach (2013-2015; 2018-2022)
  • Clinical Practice Council (2019-2022)
  • Leadership Committee (2011-2015)
  • Hem/Onc Operational Committee (2010-2016)
  • Recruitment, Recognition, & Retention Committee (2008-2009)

Conference Attendance

  • APHON- 2009-2012, 2019-2020
  • SCAPHON- 2018, 2021-2023
  • FAPTP- 2013-2014

Publications

  • Blood Management Initiatives in the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Population, Baffa, A., Bartunek, L., Colella, F., An Ongoing PI Project, APHON Annual Conference, 2010, Minneapolis, MN, Paper Presentation, Pediatric Blood Conservation Symposium, 2009, Cleveland, OH, Poster Presentation
  • A Dressing Change Algorithm for the Prevention of Skin Breakdown in the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Population, Bartunek, L., Komlosi, M., APHON Annual Conference, 2011, Anaheim, CA, Poster Presentation

Volunteer Experience

  • Dominican Republic Mission Team, Medical Clinic Provider, 2023-current
  • Mariner's Church Safety/Security Team, Medical Volunteer, 2021-current
  • St. Baldricks, Shavee, 2015

Licenses/Certifications

Registered Nurse (California Board of Nursing)- #796300

APHON Chemotherapy/Biotherapy (2006-current)

Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse (2009-current)

Bone Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse (2023-current)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)

Professional Highlights

  • CHOC President's Award (2023)
  • Hematology/Oncology Community Service Award (2023)
  • Palliative Care Superuser (2023-current)
  • Resuscitation Champion (2022-current)
  • SCAPHON member (2017-current)
  • APHON member (2007-current)
  • Safety Coach (2013-2015; 2018-2022)
  • Clinical Practice Council (2019-2022)
  • Leadership Committee (2011-2015)
  • Hem/Onc Operational Committee (2010-2016)
  • Recruitment, Recognition, & Retention Committee (2008-2009)

Conference Attendance

  • APHON- 2009-2012, 2019-2020
  • SCAPHON- 2018, 2021-2023
  • FAPTP- 2013-2014

Publications

  • Blood Management Initiatives in the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Population, Baffa, A., Bartunek, L., Colella, F., An Ongoing PI Project, APHON Annual Conference, 2010, Minneapolis, MN, Paper Presentation, Pediatric Blood Conservation Symposium, 2009, Cleveland, OH, Poster Presentation
  • A Dressing Change Algorithm for the Prevention of Skin Breakdown in the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Population, Bartunek, L., Komlosi, M., APHON Annual Conference, 2011, Anaheim, CA, Poster Presentation

Volunteer Experience

  • Dominican Republic Mission Team, Medical Clinic Provider, 2023-current
  • Mariner's Church Safety/Security Team, Medical Volunteer, 2021-current
  • St. Baldricks, Shavee, 2015
Lauren Bartunek, BSN, RN, CPON, BMT-CN