Lauren Tobin
Summary
Pediatric critical care registered nurse with extensive experience in PICU and CVICU. Expert in managing high-acuity pediatric patients, including transplants, CRRT, VADs, and ECMO. Demonstrated leadership in mentoring nursing staff and improving patient outcomes through effective clinical practices.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse IV - PICU & CVICU
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
Palo Alto
09.2016 - Current
- Provide advanced critical care to medically and surgically complex pediatric patients in PICU and CVICU.
- Monitor and titrate continuous infusions of vasoactive, sedative, and other high-risk medications.
- Manage arterial, intracardiac, and central venous lines; internal pacing wires; chest tubes; endotracheal tubes; and external ventricular drains.
- Demonstrate expertise in ECMO, CRRT, and peritoneal dialysis, contributing to high-quality patient outcomes in critical care settings.
- Assist with bedside procedures including intubation, central line placement, ECMO cannulation, and chest washouts.
- Lead unit team in responding to hospital-wide rapid responses and codes, ensuring prompt and effective patient care during critical events.
- Precept and mentor nurses from new graduates to experienced hires, enhancing skill development and confidence.
- Perform ultrasound-guided peripheral IV placement in the ICUs and acute care units.
- Serve as superuser for Point-of-Care Testing (POCT), providing support and training to staff.
Clinical Assistant
Boston Children's Hospital
Waltham
09.2015 - 07.2016
- Obtained and documented vital signs and patient data.
- Identified and reported changes in patient condition.
- Supported clinicians during examinations and procedures to ensure smooth operations.
- Maintained electronic medical records for efficient patient flow.
- Aided clinical staff by preparing examination rooms and medical supplies.
Teaching Assistant - Nursing Program
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Boston
05.2015 - 07.2016
- Tutored students in medical-surgical nursing, pharmacology, health assessment, and clinical skills labs to enhance understanding and application of nursing concepts.
- Developed educational resources to supplement course content and improve student comprehension.
- Organized study sessions and review workshops for student groups and individuals.
- Coordinated classroom activities and schedules to enhance learning experiences.
Hackathon Program Manager
Boston Children's Hospital
07.2014 - 11.2014
- Coordinated a three-day healthcare hackathon with Microsoft, fostering collaboration and innovation among participants.
- Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement program strategies.
- Managed project timelines and milestones to ensure effective execution.
- Coordinated communication between departments to streamline workflows.
Research Study Coordinator
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Coordinated NIH-funded longitudinal study on bronchiolitis and asthma, ensuring adherence to research protocols and timelines.
- Enrolled patients, conducted interviews, and collected biological specimens to support clinical research objectives.
- Collaborated with clinicians and laboratory teams on data and sample management, facilitating accurate data collection and analysis.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Boston, MABachelor of Arts - English
Carleton College
Northfield, MNSkills
- ECMO — Centrifugal & rollerhead pumps
- VADs — Pedi/Centrimag, Berlin Heart, & HeartMate3
- Advanced life support
- Invasive line management
- CRRT
- Peritoneal dialysis — manual & cycler dialysis
- Ultrasound guided PIV placement
- Epic EMR
- Critical thinking
- Mentorship and coaching
- Rapid response and code leadership
Certification
- Registered Nurse (Licensed in California and Missouri)
- CCRN - Pediatric
- Certified Sedation RN
- BLS
- PALS
- ACLS
Timeline
Clinical Nurse IV - PICU & CVICU
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
09.2016 - Current
Clinical Assistant
Boston Children's Hospital
09.2015 - 07.2016
Teaching Assistant - Nursing Program
MGH Institute of Health Professions
05.2015 - 07.2016
Hackathon Program Manager
Boston Children's Hospital
07.2014 - 11.2014
Research Study Coordinator
Boston Children's Hospital
08.2013 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Bachelor of Arts - English
Carleton College