Lauren Sims
Chapel Hill,NC
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with over 2 years of acute care experience in Palliative, Med/Surg Telemetry and GI-oncology-adjacent settings. Strong technical proficiency in IV therapy, injections, patient monitoring, and EMR documentation. Known for a calm, reassuring presence and holistic, patient-centered care. Blends conventional nursing practices with a strong interest in integrative and functional wellness models to support whole-person healing.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wellness Coach & Nutritional Counselor
LS Wellness
Phoenix, AZ
01.2014 - Current
• Supported individuals in sustainable lifestyle practices related to nutrition, stress regulation, and health behavior change
• Fostered long-term therapeutic relationships centered on education, accountability, and prevention
Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry, GI-Metabolic Unit
Mayo Clinic Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
05.2022 - 05.2024
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Mayo Clinic Hospital — Phoenix, Arizona
Registered Nurse, Palliative, Med/Surg Telemetry (GI–Metabolic & Oncology-Adjacent Unit)
May 2022 – May 2024
• Delivered comprehensive nursing care to adult patients with malignancies, inflammatory bowel disease, chronic kidney disease, heart failure, and complex metabolic disorders
• Applied advanced assessment skills, telemetry interpretation, and clinical judgment in a high-acuity academic setting
• Performed frequent IV access placement and managed IV therapies, infusions, and medication administration
• Supported patients and families through complex diagnoses, procedures, and palliative care transitions
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide coordinated, evidence-based care
• Emphasized anticipatory guidance and prevention-oriented education
• Multiple-time DAISY Award nominee for compassionate, patient-centered nursing care
Resident Manager & Case Manager
Papilion Integrated Recovery
American Fork, UT
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Oversaw care plans and provided daily support for individuals in substance recovery
- Delivered calm, structured assistance through detox and stabilization phases
- Prioritized emotional regulation and personal safety for residents
Case Manager / Admissions Team Member
Safe Harbor Treatment Center
Costa Mesa, CA
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Facilitated patient intakes with empathy and professionalism during early recovery stages
- Enhanced patient comfort and regulation through wellness-based support strategies
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University
Skills
- IV Therapy & Venipuncture
- IV Infusions & Medication Administration
- IM & Subcutaneous Injections
- Patient Monitoring & Vital Signs
- EMR Documentation (Epic)
- Anxiety Reduction & Comfort Care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical Organization & Inventory Awareness
- Calm, Compassionate Patient Presence
- Interest in Functional & Integrative Medicine
Certification
• Registered Nurse (RN), North Carolina, Active
• BLS Certified
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certified
• BLS Certified
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certified
Professional Highlights
- Strong technical expertise with IVs and injections in high-acuity settings
- Recognized for empathy, communication, and building patient trust
- Passionate about healing-oriented care models that support prevention and whole-person wellness
- Excellent fit for outpatient IV clinics and integrative medical practices
Accomplishments
Multiple time Daisy award nominee for compassionate contributions to the Nursing Profession and patient care
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry, GI-Metabolic Unit
Mayo Clinic Hospital
05.2022 - 05.2024
Wellness Coach & Nutritional Counselor
LS Wellness
01.2014 - Current
Resident Manager & Case Manager
Papilion Integrated Recovery
01.2009 - 01.2013
Case Manager / Admissions Team Member
Safe Harbor Treatment Center
01.2007 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University