Lauren Phetteplace
Syracuse,NY
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Summary
Family Nurse Practitioner student with three years of progressive orthopedic nursing experience spanning trauma, postoperative care, and surgical nursing. Advanced from orthopedic nurse technician to RN to charge nurse, now completing FNP clinical rotations in adult, geriatric, pediatric, and specialty care. Bring hands-on expertise in patient assessment, wound care, postoperative monitoring, and care coordination to orthopedic practice.
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical Rotations
Le Moyne College
01.2026 - Current
- 810 clinical hours expected at graduation; clinical training includes adult primary care, pediatrics, women’s health, geriatrics, and specialty care.
- Conducted focused and comprehensive patient assessments across lifespan, contributing to differential diagnoses and evidence-based management planning under NP supervision.
- Interpreted laboratory and diagnostic findings and provided patient education regarding disease management, medications, prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
- Executed geriatric assessments, performing medication reconciliation, fall-risk evaluations, cognitive assessments, and functional assessments.
- Evaluated acute and chronic wounds, supported treatment planning and dressing selection, and educated patients on wound care and infection prevention strategies.
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Trauma
Upstate Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care for medically complex adult patients in high-acuity orthopedic trauma and postoperative settings, ensuring optimal recovery.
- Monitor patients following orthopedic trauma and surgical procedures, including assessment for postoperative complications and changes requiring timely intervention.
- Perform comprehensive physical assessments, identify changes in clinical status, and communicate findings to providers and the interdisciplinary team.
- Provide wound care and monitor wound progression while promoting safe postoperative recovery.
- Educated patients and families on diagnoses, medications, mobility, wound care, and discharge expectations to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, physical therapy, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate individualized patient care.
- Coordinated unit operations as charge nurse, supported staff, and facilitated communication across the interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless patient care.
- Precept newly hired and graduate nurses and provide clinical mentorship to support safe, evidence-based patient care.
- Recipient of the Outstand Preceptor Award for excellence in mentoring and supporting newly hired and graduate nurses.
Registered Nurse, Orthopedics/ Bariatric Surgery
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center/Wynn
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Coordinated care for 4-7 adult medical-surgical patients with orthopedic and bariatric conditions, ensuring comprehensive management of their treatment plans.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments and monitored for changes in clinical condition.
- Administered medications and collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate individualized patient care and discharge planning.
- Provided education to patients and families on disease processes, medications, postoperative recovery, and self-management, enhancing understanding and promoting adherence.
- Advocated for patients by promptly communicating changes in condition to the healthcare team, ensuring timely access to necessary interventions.
Assistant Cross Country Coach
SUNY Polytechnic
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Created individualized training plans to enhance athlete performance while prioritizing injury prevention and overall wellness.
- Coordinated daily practice plans emphasizing endurance, pacing, and race strategy
- Mentored student-athletes on training habits, academic balance, and program expectations
- Assisted with meet-day logistics, including course setup, roster management, and warm-up timing
Nurse Technician, Orthopedics
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
02.2021 - 05.2023
- Delivered compassionate, patient-centered care to orthopedic medical-surgical patients, enhancing their recovery experience.
- Provided compassionate, patient-centered care for orthopedic medical-surgical patients.
- Monitored and documented vital signs, intake/output, and changes in patient condition to ensure timely interventions.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to ensure delivery of safe, high-quality patient care, improving overall patient outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Le Moyne College
Syracuse05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY05-2024
Associate Degree - Nursing
St. Elizabeth's College of Nursing
Utica, NY05-2023
Skills
- Comprehensive patient assessment
- Early complications recognition
- Postoperative & orthopedic care
- Wound assessment & management
- Interdisciplinary care coordination
- Patient & family education
Certification
Registered Nurse, New York, Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical Rotations
Le Moyne College
01.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Trauma
Upstate Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
Assistant Cross Country Coach
SUNY Polytechnic
08.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse, Orthopedics/ Bariatric Surgery
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center/Wynn
05.2023 - 03.2024
Nurse Technician, Orthopedics
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
02.2021 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Le Moyne College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Associate Degree - Nursing
St. Elizabeth's College of Nursing