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LAUREN WOFFINDEN

Gilbert,AZ

Summary

Qualified Adult Nurse Practitioner with 18+ years of experience in a cardiac nursing role. Adept at critical thinking, cardiac patient care management, as well as patient education. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through evidence-based research, quality management, and prioritization.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Adult Nurse Practitioner

Lifetime Heart & Vascular
Gilbert, Arizona
11.2021 - Current
  • Educated patients on cardiac treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
  • Assessed patient conditions by performing cardiac-focused examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
  • Discussed cardiac care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
  • Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on cardiac diseases.

Course Lead Faculty

University Of Arizona
Gilbert, Arizona
01.2021 - 08.2022
  • Developed Med/Surgical course materials and administered lesson plans to enhance nursing skills for individual students.
  • Wrote and administered Med/Surgical exams and assignments to monitor nursing student understanding and progress, implementing systems to fix blocks in comprehension or learning.
  • Used variety of integrative health/learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Collaborated with nursing faculty and healthcare organizations for program improvement.

Adult Nurse Practitioner

Gilbert Cardiology
Gilbert, Arizona
12.2011 - 12.2020
  • Assisted in high-volume outpatient clinic, working 2-3 days/week with independent clinic coverage PRN
  • Patient triage/education, lab/diagnostic testing review, Rx new/refill, mentored newly hired NP/PA/MA/medical students
  • Independently operated Lipid/Lifestyle Modifications Clinic including NMR specialized lab testing (2015-2016)
  • Coumadin and Device Clinic coverage, hospital rounds/pages, supervised in-office testing including doppler studies/stress tests PRN

Registered Nurse & CV Nurse Manager

Banner Baywood Heart Hospital
Mesa, Arizona
08.2006 - 12.2011
  • 28 bed ICU in Mesa, AZ- Open Heart Program, Certified CHF Center
  • Clinical Lead Manager with 15 direct reports, Preceptor/Mentor, Shared Leadership Council Member, EMR facilitator, PICC line insertion team,
  • Hypothermia Program Chair including poster presentation at national event
  • CCRN, CSC certified, IABP, Aquapharesis, SLED

Registered Nurse

Saddleback Memorial Hospital
Laguna Hills, California
01.2005 - 04.2006
  • 22 bed ICU in Orange County, CA
  • Completed 6-month Critical Care Course and training with preceptorship after BSN graduation
  • ACLS, PALS, CPR certifications

Education

Master of Science - Adult Gerontologic Acute Care Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
06.2022

Master of Science - Adult Health Nursing

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
08.2009

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
08.2004

Skills

    Organizational & Time Management
    Computer/EMR Literate
    Exceptional Listener
    Communication
    Problem Solving
    Leadership skills

Timeline

Adult Nurse Practitioner

Lifetime Heart & Vascular
11.2021 - Current

Course Lead Faculty

University Of Arizona
01.2021 - 08.2022

Adult Nurse Practitioner

Gilbert Cardiology
12.2011 - 12.2020

Registered Nurse & CV Nurse Manager

Banner Baywood Heart Hospital
08.2006 - 12.2011

Registered Nurse

Saddleback Memorial Hospital
01.2005 - 04.2006

Master of Science - Adult Gerontologic Acute Care Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Master of Science - Adult Health Nursing

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Brigham Young University

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