LAUREN J. Foulks
Temple,TX
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Oncology Unit
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Temple, TX
06.2021 - Current
- Promoted to Charge Nurse within first year of nursing career; managing nine nurses and three patient care technicians on a 38 bed unit.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each of my individual patients and the unit's patients when functioning as the Charge Nurse.
- Worked closely with House supervisor, Bed Management, and Admissions to ensure accurate and efficient throughput of patients.
- Trained new graduate and experienced nurses new to oncology, validating their competencies and critical thinking while orienting them to hospital policies.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
Nurse Technician, Acute Medical-Surgical Unit
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Temple, TX
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted nurses with patient care activities such as bathing, dressing and feeding.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided in accordance with hospital policies.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing technician duties.
- Worked part-time to develop a strong nursing foundation while maintaining an Honor's grade point average at a private university.
Preschool Teacher
Covenant Lutheran Church Temple Texas
Temple, TX
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
Restaurant Manager
Logan's on Beltline
Addison, TX
01.2015 - 02.2017
- Supervised and trained staff in customer service, food handling, and safety protocols.
- Developed strategies for improved operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Managed day-to-day operations of restaurant, including scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling and evaluation of employees.
Bartender
Logan's on the Corner
Norman, OK
2014 - 01.2015
Waitress
Blu Restaurant and Wine Bar
Norman, OK
2012 - 2014
Hostess/Waitress
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Temple, TX
2009 - 2011
Education
Chemistry/Physics
Temple College
Temple, TXBachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TXPre-Nursing
McLennan Community College
Waco, TXCommunication
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OKGeneral Studies
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OKGeneral Studies
Temple College
Temple, TXGeneral Studies
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OKSkills
- Stem Cell and CAR-T infusionist
- Stem Cell and Chemotherapy certified
- Yescarta and Tecartus REM certified
- Charge Nurse
- Clinical Coach
- Central Line Unit Champion
Affiliations
- Adopt a Family: 8N Baylor Scott & White, 2022-2023
- Rescue Elves: Temple Fire and Rescue, 2022-2023
- Science Challenge: Temple College, 2023
- Be The Match Drive for DKMS German Bone Marrow Donor Center: University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 2019-2020
- Interprofessional Education Simulation: University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 2019-2021, one semester per academic year
- Student volunteer for the Introductory Level skills lab: University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 2019
- Heart and Hands Ministries: Salado, Texas, 2018-2020
- 160 Volunteer hours through Alpha Omicron Pi sorority: Norman, Oklahoma, 2011-2015
- Moore tornado clean up crew: Moore, Oklahoma, 2013
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Oncology Unit
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
06.2021 - Current
Nurse Technician, Acute Medical-Surgical Unit
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
01.2020 - 06.2021
Preschool Teacher
Covenant Lutheran Church Temple Texas
03.2017 - 05.2018
Restaurant Manager
Logan's on Beltline
01.2015 - 02.2017
Bartender
Logan's on the Corner
2014 - 01.2015
Waitress
Blu Restaurant and Wine Bar
2012 - 2014
Hostess/Waitress
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
2009 - 2011
Chemistry/Physics
Temple College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Pre-Nursing
McLennan Community College
Communication
University of Oklahoma
General Studies
Oklahoma City Community College
General Studies
Temple College
General Studies
Tulsa Community College