Lauren Schiffenhaus
Brookline,MA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nursing professional with a passion for psychiatric care seeking a nurse practitioner preceptorship opportunity. Extensive experience in providing holistic care to patients with diverse mental health needs, including those with dementia-related illnesses. Skilled in conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, medication management and implementing evidence-based interventions to promote mental wellness and recovery. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative approach to interdisciplinary care. Committed to ongoing learning and professional development in the field of psychiatric nursing.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Boston Private Nursing
06.2023 - Current
- Experience in providing specialized care to dementia patients within the home health care setting
- Skilled in developing tailored care plans, managing challenging behaviors, and promoting a safe and supportive environment for patients and their families
- Proficient in dementia-specific assessments, medication management, and therapeutic interventions to enhance quality of life and ensure optimal outcomes.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (Mindfulness for Neuroplasticity Program)
MGHIHP
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted in implementing the "Mindfulness for Neuroplasticity" program, an eight-week virtual mindfulness program designed for patients with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI/TBI)
- Provided 1:1 coaching to two participants to address issues and support home program, totaling 16 hours over the duration of the program
- Attended weekly group sessions with coaches, participants, and faculty, totaling 8 hours
- Collected data at 2-3 points during the group program and may have completed surveys to assess own learning and competencies
- Learned mindfulness, coaching techniques, telepractice fundamentals, interprofessional collaboration, and clinical experience with TBI
CNA
Private Care
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Worked for grandparents to assist them with managing and administering medications, scheduling medical appointments, performing physical therapy exercises, as well as grocery shopping, meal preparation, housekeeping, transportation, bathing, and all other activities of daily living.
Stability Scientist at Ethicon, Inc
Ethicon, Inc
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Intern for the Global Product Stability (GPS) Team at Ethicon, Inc
- Worked remotely (due to Covid) assisting a Staff Engineer who specializes in the development of research studies, forced degradation studies, and formal studies for stability testing of all products and packaging
- Specific projects included updating interim reports for the annual audit, compiling Master Shelf Life Evaluation (MSE) documents for primary packaging materials to create a more accessible format, and writing a LIMS protocol for COVID-19 nasal swabs.
Biology Workshop Leader
University Of Miami
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Organized weekly meetings with General Biology II students to review homework assignments, promote discussion and expand on key concepts, answer questions, and coordinate course content with the professor
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Assisted Dr. Chumming Dong on the HIV atherosclerosis project at the Miller School of Medicine Stem Cell Institute by using techniques such as qPCR, western blotting, and cell culture
Undergrad Facilitator
University Of Miami
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Helped professors with students researching, preparing, and presenting experiments on the encapsulation of hydrophobic drugs in amphiphilic nanoparticles delivered in the form of hydrogel beads in Aphids
Cape Cod Clean Up
Self-employed
03.2015 - 07.2017
- Founded a community service student group assisting neighboring senior citizens/physically challenged adults with gardening & other yard work free of charge
Senior Lifeguard
Town Of Wellfleet
06.2015 - 08.2019
- Oversaw ocean rescue, implemented rules and safety regulations
- Demonstrated expertise in emergency response protocols and stabilizing injured beach patrons until further assistance arrived
- CPR & First Aid certified from a young age
Hillcrest Pizza
Hole in One Breakfast
Winslow's Tavern
Summer Rental Property Management
Billingsgate Shellfish
Landscaping
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Mass General Institute of Health Professionals
Charlestown, MA05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Nutrition
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL12.2020
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Care plan development & adherence
- Patient assessments & monitoring
- Medication administration
- Infection control measures
- Behavioral health support
- Patient education and counseling
- Medical records management
- Geriatric Care
- Palliative Care
- End-of-Life Care
- Vitals monitoring
- Physical therapy assistance
- Diet and Nutrition
Hobbies and Interests
- Surfing, biking, swimming, running, cooking, yoga, meditation, reading, photography, music, functional medicine
Timeline
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (Mindfulness for Neuroplasticity Program)
MGHIHP
10.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
Boston Private Nursing
06.2023 - Current
CNA
Private Care
06.2021 - 10.2022
Stability Scientist at Ethicon, Inc
Ethicon, Inc
05.2020 - 12.2020
Biology Workshop Leader
University Of Miami
01.2020 - 05.2020
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine
01.2019 - 05.2019
Undergrad Facilitator
University Of Miami
01.2019 - 05.2019
Senior Lifeguard
Town Of Wellfleet
06.2015 - 08.2019
Cape Cod Clean Up
Self-employed
03.2015 - 07.2017
Hillcrest Pizza
Hole in One Breakfast
Winslow's Tavern
Summer Rental Property Management
Billingsgate Shellfish
Landscaping
Master of Science - Nursing
Mass General Institute of Health Professionals
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Nutrition
University of Miami
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