Lauren Knipe
I am a compassionate, detail-oriented BSN candidate at OHSU with 963 clinical hours across a varieity of clinical settings, expecting RN licensure in October 2026. My foundation in patient- and family-centered care is grounded in a commitment to being a dependable, safe presence for patients; a philosophy shaped by prior experience in behavioral health, reinforced throughout nursing school. As a self-determined learner who values collaboration, communication, and compassion, I've adapted quickly in fast-paced clinical settings. Eager and deeply committed to continuously learning, I'm seeking a full-time new graduate nurse role with hands-on mentorship that grows my clinical judgment, technical skills, and knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology.
Work History
Pediatric Acute Care Surgical Unit - 275hrs
3 MonthsHigh School Nurse - 194hrs
3 MonthsAdvocated for systems-level change and implemented safe medication education
Pediatric Acute Care Medical/Surgical - 116hrs
1 MonthAdvanced my practice of safety checks, anticipated signs of decompensation to take preventative action, honed assessments on patients from birth to adulthood and their families
Adult Acute Care Neurology - 116hrs
1 MonthStrengthened deescalation skills, intentionally collaborated with the interdisciplinary health care team, escalated concerns of decomposition
Adult Acute Care Oncology - 132hrs
3 MonthsDeveloped systematic way to assess patients effectively and administer medications
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Expected Licensure Date: October 2026
Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) [Expires July 2027]
- Stop the Bleed Certification, American College of Surgeons, [Issued February 2026]
Work Experience
12/2024-05/2025
Hospice of Santa Cruz County (Santa Cruz, CA) - Grief Support Program
Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate all bereavement care plans including data entry related to clients, interns, and volunteers
07/2022-12/2024
BRITE Horizons with The ABRITE Organization (Santa Cruz, CA) - Behavioral Interventionist
Championed client safety through proactive risk assessment, crisis de-escalation, and individualized care planning for children with high behavioral support needs.
03/2024-09/2024
Santa Cruz Supported Living Services (Santa Cruz, CA) - Behavioral Health Direct Support Provider
Administered medications safely and monitored clients input/output under provider direction; managed high acuity behavioral crises with empathy while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to implement treatment protocols and support patient/family centered goals