Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Hobbies and Interests
Credentials
Achievements And Honors
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Lauren Cranford

4209 Rankin Road, Oklahoma City,OK

Summary

Dynamic and experienced nurse with a proven track record in multiple roles at Oklahoma Children's Hospital, excelling in evidence-based practice and care coordination. A dedicated leader who empowers teams and patient families through education, fostering a positive environment, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes and effective multidisciplinary collaboration. Committed to advancing pediatric healthcare through innovative solutions.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pediatric Endocrine Nurse Specialist Charge RN

Oklahoma Children's Hospital
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
01.2025 - Current
  • Servant leader with mindset of empowering the individual through personal development to accomplish the goals of the whole team.
  • Coordinated educational opportunities for clinic staff and the physician group to ensure that most updated, evidence-based recommendations are in practice.
  • Trained and supported nursing staff effectively in hospital policies and clinic procedures, as well as creating welcoming environment.
  • Recommended innovative quality improvement interventions that promote efficient, timely care for complex patient population.

Ambulatory Nurse II - Diabetes & Endocrinology

Oklahoma Children's Hospital
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
12.2022 - 01.2025
  • Provided compassionate education and coordination of care for patient families regarding complex diagnoses.
  • Counseled with multidisciplinary team to develop patient care plans with evidence-based recommendations.
  • Supported comprehensive Turner Syndrome clinic, and hosted and organized patient support groups.
  • Coordinated telephone triage services to respond to urgent healthcare needs of ambulatory patients in a timely manner.

Nurse Case Manager - Pediatric CICU

Oklahoma Children's Hospital
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
10.2019 - 12.2022
  • Assessed and advocated for needs of post-surgical and medical patients and their families in cardiovascular ICU.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to formulate safe and effective discharge plans for complex patients with congenital cardiac defects.
  • Supported and empowered patient families by assisting them with accessing home durable medical equipment, specialty medications, and community resources.

Nurse Procedural Circulator

Oklahoma Children's Hospital
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
10.2016 - 10.2019
  • Patient advocate and clinical care provider during routine and emergency procedures for all service lines, excluding cardiothoracic surgery.
  • Served as a part-time charge nurse and Pediatric Operating Room Shared Governance Representative.

Registered Nurse - NICU

Integris Baptist Hospital
01.2015 - 09.2016
  • Provided developmentally appropriate complex care for Level III neonates
  • Assisted with routine and emergency procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion, central line insertion
  • Worked with patient families and physician team to develop holistic plan of care from admission to discharge

Nurse Extern - NICU

Integris Baptist Hospital
05.2014 - 01.2015
  • Precepted under a registered nurse, observing and assisting with various nursing tasks, including feeding and caring for lower acuity infants

Nurse Tech

Children's Center Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2013 - 08.2014
  • Provided basic care, including gastrostomy tube feeds, bathing, and dressing for 6-8 patients per shift.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK
12-2014

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License (current, and without holds or disciplinary action)
  • BLS for Healthcare Providers from American Heart Association (current)

Hobbies and Interests

  • Global Exploration
  • Health and Nutrition
  • Hiking and Kayaking

Credentials

BSN, RN

Achievements And Honors

  • Promoted to charge nurse in Children's Endocrinology Clinic, January 2025
  • Voted “Most Likely To Be My Boss” by peers, 2019
  • Participated in simulation study: How to Have Difficult Conversations with Palliative Care Team at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital, 2021
  • Invited and participated in Salt and Light Leadership Training (SALLT), 2022 - Monthly trainings for professionals and leaders in OKC
  • Leaders of Tomorrow Council and Scholarship Program, 2010 - 2014
  • President's Honor Roll, 2010 - 2012
  • College of Math and Science Dean's Honor Roll, 2013
  • Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 2014 - Selected for overall leadership qualities and GPA
  • UCO Student Nurses Association, 2013-2014
  • UCO Foundation Scholarship, 2012
  • Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society, 2011 - Selected for overall GPA in freshman year

Affiliations

  • Member of the Pediatric Endocrine Nurse Society

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Pediatric Endocrine Nurse Specialist Charge RN

Oklahoma Children's Hospital
01.2025 - Current

Ambulatory Nurse II - Diabetes & Endocrinology

Oklahoma Children's Hospital
12.2022 - 01.2025

Nurse Case Manager - Pediatric CICU

Oklahoma Children's Hospital
10.2019 - 12.2022

Nurse Procedural Circulator

Oklahoma Children's Hospital
10.2016 - 10.2019

Registered Nurse - NICU

Integris Baptist Hospital
01.2015 - 09.2016

Nurse Extern - NICU

Integris Baptist Hospital
05.2014 - 01.2015

Nurse Tech

Children's Center Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2013 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Central Oklahoma

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