Lauren Waters

Registered Nurse with 10 years of experience in direct patient care and nursing leadership positions in an acute care setting. Experience spans across behavioral and mental health, trauma step-down ICU, PCU, and med-surgical environments. Offering solid foundation in healthcare principles and compassionate approach to patient care, eager to learn and grow. Brings commitment to patient advocacy and quality care, along with skills in patient assessment and clinical decision-making.

• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) – National Plan & Provider Enumeration System.
• Family Nurse Practitioner American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 2024, November

• Completed 571 total clinical experience hours, with 434 of these hours within a primary care setting.
• Conducted comprehensive health assessments, including detailed patient histories and physical examinations.
• Aided in diagnosis and management of a wide range of primary conditions including hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, musculoskeletal conditions, and respiratory infections.
• Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans, including prescribing appropriate medications, lifestyle interventions, and specialist referrals as needed.
• Provided preventative care services such as wellness examinations, cancer screenings per guidelines, and health education,
• Gained proficiency in performing routine in-office pap smear examinations.
• Aided in managing follow-up care and chronic disease management,
• Utilized electronic health records (EMR) systems to document patient encounters, manage lab study results, and ensure seamless communication among other healthcare team members.
• Collaborated with preceptor to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care in a busy primary care environment.