Lauren Matthews
Nashville,TN
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Family Nurse Practitioner with over 11 years of medical experience in inpatient and outpatient settings, including over 5 years of experience as a nurse practitioner in family medicine. Dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care through attention to detail and application of evidence-based practices.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Rural Healthcare Group
White House, TN
07.2023 - Current
- Delivered care to an average of 20 pediatric and adult patients daily.
- Managed complex acute and chronic health conditions including type 1 and type 2 diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, peripheral vascular disease, coronary artery disease, chronic kidney disease, osteoporosis, thyroid disorders, hypogonadism, and PCOS.
- Gathered detailed patient histories, performed comprehensive physical examinations, and ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests.
- Prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with the latest evidence-based guidelines, closely monitored patient progress to assess treatment effectiveness and adjusted care plans as needed.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention, health promotion, and self-care management strategies.
- Offered preventive services such as well-child, adult and gynecological examinations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary and consulting specialties.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Leavitt Family Medicine
Hendersonville, TN
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Delivered care to an average of 30 pediatric and adult patients daily.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and managed patients with a variety of acute and chronic conditions.
- Built strong relationships and established trust with patients and their families, fostering a supportive and empathetic environment.
- Delivered training and mentorship to newly hired advanced practice providers, focusing on clinical skills, patient care protocols, and efficient medical care.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Saroj Verma, MD Internal Medicine
Chicago, Illinois
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Delivered care to an average of 15 patients daily.
- Treated adult and geriatric patients with complex acute and chronic conditions.
- Conducted 20-30 telehealth visits per day during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Managed the care of residents in a skilled nursing and long-term care facility.
- Precepted and mentored nurse practitioner students, providing guidance and support in clinical practice and patient care.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois
08.2016 - 07.2019
- Provided post-operative care for adult and pediatric patients in Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery.
- Collaborated with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized post-operative care plans.
- Charge nurse: supervised and coordinated daily operations of the PACU, overseeing a team of nurses to ensure efficient, high-quality care for post-operative patients.
- Skills: airway management, tracheostomy care, telemetry, invasive line and drain monitoring, intravesical chemotherapy infusion, brachytherapy care, PCA, epidural and peripheral nerve pain management infusions.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Saint Anthony's Medical Center
Saint Louis, Missouri
07.2013 - 07.2016
- Delivered direct patient care to a diverse population, including pre- and post-operative patients, managing complex medical and surgical conditions.
- Monitored patient vitals, administered medications, and provided treatments as per physician orders.
- NIH Stroke Scale certified: provided close neurological monitoring of patients with suspected acute CVA/TIA.
- Skills: phlebotomy, IV and PAC insertion, Foley catheter insertion, NG tube placement, chest tube management, administration of IV medications and blood products, parenteral nutrition, respiratory treatments, and wound care.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, Missouri01.2018
Bachelor of Science -
Illinois State University
Bloomington-Normal, Illinois01.2013
Skills
- Management of complex medication regimens
- 12-lead EKG interpretation
- Diabetic and vascular wound care
- Incision and drainage
- Skin biopsies
- Suturing
- Intra-articular joint injections
- Pelvic exam/PAP smears
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC), ANCC, 2019-2029, ACTIVE
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Tennessee, 2022-2027. ACTIVE
- Registered Professional Nurse, Tennessee, 2022-2027. ACTIVE
- DEA (Schedules 2, 3, 3N, 4, 5), Tennessee, 2023-2026. ACTIVE
Publications
Improving Handoff Communication: A Quality Improvement Initiative, https://www.aspan.org/Portals/6/docs/About%20Us/SPGs/PeriNurseEducator/PNE_SPG_Newsltr_Sept-2019.pdf, 2019
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Rural Healthcare Group
07.2023 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Leavitt Family Medicine
03.2022 - 06.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner
Saroj Verma, MD Internal Medicine
07.2019 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, PACU
Rush University Medical Center
08.2016 - 07.2019
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Saint Anthony's Medical Center
07.2013 - 07.2016
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Saint Louis University
Bachelor of Science -
Illinois State University
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