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Lauren Johnson

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Empathetic Adult Neurology Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing over 10 years of experience in diagnosing, evaluating, and treating acute and chronic neurological conditions through physical examinations, testing and patient education. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

Temple University Hospital, Neurology department
12.2023 - Current
  • Specialize in treatment of Multiple Sclerosis and Headache disorders. Trained Botox injector. Administer nerve blocks and trigger point injections.

Nurse Practitioner

Temple University Hospital, Neurosurgery department
02.2023 - 12.2023
  • Assess and treat patients pre and post operatively for neurosurgical procedures

Nurse Practitioner

East Bay Neurology
02.2015 - 09.2022
  • Assess, diagnose and manage general neurological disorders. Trained Botox injector for chronic migraines, trained to give trigger point injections and placement of IV for Infusion Services.
  • Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.

Nurse Practitioner

Bay Area Community Services
11.2018 - 05.2019
  • Conducted thorough psychiatric evaluations to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and inform appropriate treatment decisions.
  • Streamlined medication management processes by regularly reviewing prescriptions for effectiveness, potential interactions, and side effects.
  • Improved care continuity by effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary team members and maintaining clear communication.
  • Developed strong therapeutic alliances with patients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their personal experiences.

Nurse Practitioner

Dore Urgent Care Center
06.2013 - 12.2018
  • Assessed patients with severe mental illness and substance use disorders to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.

Nurse Practitioner

Bay Area Pain and Spine Institute
03.2013 - 02.2015
  • Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.

Registered Nurse

San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center
09.2011 - 11.2013
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge from inpatient psychiatric units.

Research Associate

UCSF Department of Anesthesia
08.2010 - 07.2011
  • Obtained informed consent from patients, evaluation pre and post-surgery with neuropsychological test battery and sleep/pain/functional recovery questionnaire.
  • Reviewed medical records to track patients' postoperative recovery and maintained the research database.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
09.2012

Master of Social Work - Social Work

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
05.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Delaware
Newark, DE
05.2001

Skills

  • Preventive care
  • Patient education
  • Health promotion
  • Interprofessional collaboration

Certification

  • ANCC Board Certified
  • DEA MJ2866955
  • RN PA #662688
  • NP PA #055015

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

Temple University Hospital, Neurology department
12.2023 - Current

Nurse Practitioner

Temple University Hospital, Neurosurgery department
02.2023 - 12.2023

Nurse Practitioner

Bay Area Community Services
11.2018 - 05.2019

Nurse Practitioner

East Bay Neurology
02.2015 - 09.2022

Nurse Practitioner

Dore Urgent Care Center
06.2013 - 12.2018

Nurse Practitioner

Bay Area Pain and Spine Institute
03.2013 - 02.2015

Registered Nurse

San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center
09.2011 - 11.2013

Research Associate

UCSF Department of Anesthesia
08.2010 - 07.2011

Master of Social Work - Social Work

Temple University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Delaware

Master of Science - Nursing

University of California, San Francisco

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