Lauren Renee Caldwell, MSN, NP-BC
Bloomfield Hills
Summary
Experienced Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in cardiovascular care, focusing on assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute cardiac conditions. Delivers evidence-based treatment plans and coordinates multidisciplinary care to enhance patient outcomes. Committed to advancing cardiovascular health through effective patient education and quality-driven practices.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acute Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner
Corewell Health
Royal Oak
01.2010 - Current
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Respond to acute cardiology pages (Level I and Level II AMI) in a high paced emergency department.
- Respond to and manage acute cardiac concerns in the Stress Test Lab.
- Triage and transport STEMI patients to the cardiac catheterization lab with a goal of 90 -minutes Door-to- Balloon time.
- Admit patients from the emergency department with acute cardiovascular conditions including ACS, CHF, and arrhythmias.
- Perform comprehensive health histories and physical examinations.
- Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic testing.
- Provide patient and family education on disease management, health promotion, and prevention.
- Review hospital telemetry to determine appropriateness of order and discontinue if indicated.
- Perform post-procedural follow up phone calls for Same Day Discharge cardiac catheterization patients to assess recovery and address any complications.
- Assist with hospital STEMI database and quality improvement initiatives.
Cardiology Registered Nurse (CPCU)
Corewell Health
Royal Oak
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Delivered nursing care in 68-bed cardiac step-down unit for high-acuity patients requiring continuous telemetry monitoring, ensuring timely interventions and support.
- Provided care of patients with cardiac diagnoses including CAD, CHF, MI, and arrhythmias, contributing to individualized care plans and improved patient outcomes.
- Administered pre- and post-procedure care for patients undergoing cardiac procedures such as catheterization, ablations, cardioversions, and AICD/pacemaker placements, enhancing recovery and patient education.
- Monitored patients on cardiac infusions including Nitroglycerin, Heparin, and Dobutamine.
- Acquired specialized training in arterial sheath removal and Tikosyn administration to ensure patient safety.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking and clinical decision-making in emergency situations.
- Educated patients and family on medications, treatment plans, and disease processes.
- Collaborated with providers and interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, evidence-based care.
Orthopedic/Neurology Registered Nurse
Ascension St. John Hospital
Detroit
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Delivered comprehensive care for patients post-total joint replacements, spinal surgeries (lumbar and cervical laminectomies), and trauma cases to enhance recovery and patient outcomes.
- Oversaw advanced therapies including Wound Vacs, epidural analgesia, and PCA to improve pain management and recovery efficiency.
- Coordinated patient flow, staffing, and unit operations as Charge Nurse in a high-acuity environment to ensure optimal care delivery.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MIBachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MIBachelor of Science - Nutritional Sciences
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MISkills
- EKG and Lab interpretation
- Acute Care experience
- Assessment skills
- Evidence-based practice
- EMR
- EPIC Charting
- Time management
- Strong clinical judgment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Patient/family focused
- Excellent communication skills
- Team player
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, 02/01/27
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 10/01/27
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), 10/26/29
- Nurse Practitioner License, 03/29/28
- Registered Nurse License, 03/29/28
Publications
Caldwell, L., Grobbel, C.C., The Importance of Reflective Practice in Nursing, International Journal of Caring Sciences, 2013
Timeline
Cardiology Registered Nurse (CPCU)
Corewell Health
01.2011 - 01.2015
Acute Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner
Corewell Health
01.2010 - Current
Orthopedic/Neurology Registered Nurse
Ascension St. John Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2011
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
Oakland University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Detroit Mercy
Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Sciences
Michigan State University