LAUREN COMER
Buford,GA
Summary
Experienced Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in direct patient care and clinical operations management. Proficient in conducting patient assessments, developing treatment plans, and leading teams to enhance clinical safety, while fostering a culture of continuous staff development and quality care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Infusion Center Supervisor
12 Stone Health Partners
12.2022 - Current
- Provide leadership for infusion center staff, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
- Facilitated hiring, onboarding, and training of new employees to build a competent team.
- Evaluated and coached employees to enhance performance and support professional growth.
- Provided guidance and support to staff on infusion medications and clinical workflows. on infusion medications and clinical workflows.
- Oversaw medication delivery and inventory management to ensure seamless operations.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments for patients 12+ years during infusion therapy.
- Review lab results and provider documentation for patient safety.
- Manage allergic reactions with prompt assessment and intervention.
- Educate patients about medications, outcomes, side effects, and expectations.
Nurse Practitioner
Paragon Infusion Center
04.2019 - 11.2022
- Performed comprehensive history and physical examinations and developed individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and diagnostic data.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to support diagnosis, treatment decisions, and ongoing patient management.
- Identified negative patient outcomes and collaborated with referring physicians to implement effective alternative therapies.
- Educated patients and families on infusion medications, potential side effects, and expected outcomes, enhancing understanding and adherence.
- Started IVs, obtained laboratory specimens, and assisted RNs with infusion procedures.
- Provided training and mentorship to newly hired Nurse Practitioners newly hired Nurse Practitioners, supporting clinical onboarding and development.
- Received the I Am Paragon Award (December 2021) for dedication to company goals and positive patient outcomes.
Nurse Practitioner
Northside Radiology Associates
02.2017 - 04.2019
- Completed comprehensive history and physical examinations for inpatients and outpatients to determine appropriateness for procedural sedation.
- Conducted consultations and follow-up visits, performing physical examinations to assess recovery and detect potential complications.
- Managed inpatient rounds and discharges post-radiologic procedures, ensuring comprehensive follow-up assessments.
- Obtained informed consent and provided education regarding image-guided procedures and treatments.
- Served as clinical liaison facilitating communication between referring providers and patients for image-guided procedures.
- Dictated consultations and office visit documentation.
Nurse Practitioner
CVS MinuteClinic
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Autonomously assessed, diagnosed, and treated a broad range of acute illnesses and injuries.
- Managed 20–30 patient visits daily, ensuring quality, safety, and patient-centered care.
- Provided preventive and primary care, including well-child visits, adult physical, and sports physical.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies and provided disease-prevention counseling.
- Evaluated and treated sexually transmitted infections, offering women's health services such as contraception counseling and family planning support.
- Administered vaccinations, delivered smoking-cessation counseling, and educated patients on health promotion and wellness.
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Northside Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2016
- Delivered comprehensive maternal and newborn care throughout labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery.
- Managed critically ill obstetric patients experiencing hypertensive crises, neurologic events, cardiac complications, sepsis/septic shock, and pulmonary complications.
- Delivered preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing care to ensure safe cesarean deliveries and optimal recovery.
- Conducted routine newborn assessments and managed care for critically ill newborns to support health outcomes.
- Provided care and emotional support to patients and families experiencing intrauterine fetal demise and bereavement.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05-2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO12-2007
Skills
- IV Therapy Administration
- Patient Assessment
- Medication management
- Clinical Operations Management
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient education
- Staff Supervision & Performance Management
- Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Employee Interviewing & Hiring
- Clinical decision making
- Problem solving
Certification
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Certification — F0615825, Registered Nurse License — RN196609, BCLS
Timeline
Infusion Center Supervisor
12 Stone Health Partners
12.2022 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Paragon Infusion Center
04.2019 - 11.2022
Nurse Practitioner
Northside Radiology Associates
02.2017 - 04.2019
Nurse Practitioner
CVS MinuteClinic
01.2016 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Northside Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2016
Master of Science - Nursing
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Missouri