Curriculum Vitae

Lauren N. McLaughlin, RN, MSN, ACNP-BC

**** ****** *****

Richmond Heights, MO 63117

Telephone: 314-***-****

Email: ab7s78@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Saint Louis University December 2011 St. Louis, Missouri

Master of Science in Nursing; Acute Care

Nurse Practitioner

Saint Louis University May 2008 St. Louis, Missouri

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing

with Critical Care Certificate

Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Saint Louis University May 2004 St. Louis, Missouri

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Pre-Medicine

Graduated Magna Cum Laude

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Licensed by the Missouri State Board of Nursing

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Registered Nurse, Licensed by the Missouri State Board of Nursing

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, Licensed by both the Missouri and Illinois Departments of Health

Basic Life Support (BLS), Certification through the American Heart Association

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Certification through the American Heart Association

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Certification through the American Heart Association

Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), Certification through the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)

National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification, Certification by the American Heart Association

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, Certification through the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)

ADVANCED CLINICAL EXPERIENCES

Advanced Practice Nursing Practicum, Barnes Jewish Hospital/WUSM, Division of Infectious Disease, Nov 2011

Advanced Practice Nursing Practicum, Mercy Medical Center, Medical-Surgical ICU, November 2011

Advanced Practice Nursing Practicum, Barnes Jewish Hospital, Department of Orthopedics, October 2011

Advanced Practice Nursing Practicum, Barnes Jewish Hospital/WUSM, Renal Division, September-October 2011

Advanced Practice Nursing Practicum, Siteman Cancer Center/WUSM, Bone Marrow Transplant, Sept 2011

Advanced Practice Nursing Practicum, Barnes Jewish Hospital, Cardiothoracic/Pulmonary, August–Sept 2011

Advanced Practice Nursing Practicum, Barnes Jewish Hospital, Neurology/Neurosurgery ICU, June -July 2011

Advanced Practice Nursing Practicum, Missouri Baptist Medical Ctr, Cardiovascular Recovery/OR, June 2011

Advanced Clinical Studies, St. John’s Mercy Medical Center, Hospitalist Service, January-May 2011

Nurse Practitioner Health Promotion, Barnes Jewish Hospital, Emergency Department, Sept-Dec 2010

Nurse Practitioner Health Assessment, St. Luke’s Urgent Care-Kirkwood, January-May 2010

Updated September 16, 2013, 2013 Lauren N. McLaughlin, RN, MSN, ACNP-BC Page 1

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Washington University School of Medicine, Nurse Practitioner August 2013-Present

St. Louis, MO

Nurse Practitioner within the Division of Vascular Surgery within the Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Center. Participates in

all aspects of outpatient care of patients including diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of patients with vascular,

arterial, and neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome. Coordinate care with collaborating physician, inpatient providers,

physical therapists, and pain management providers. Complete administrative tasks as assigned to assist in patient

care. Full-time position.

Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO Nurse Practitioner October 2012-July 2013

Inpatient Nurse Practitioner at Saint Louis University School of Medicine/Saint Louis University Hospital within the

General Internal Medicine Division and the Section of Hospital Medicine on the Non-Teaching Service. Participates in

all aspects of patient care within the Medicine Service including assessment, diagnosis, medical management,

providing patient education, and coordination of care for assigned patients. Procedures performed include

paracentesis. Full-time position.

St. Charles Surgery Center, St. Charles, MO PACU Registered Nurse June 2012-October2012

Obtain health history information from patients prior to surgeries, complete pre-operative surgical planning with

anesthesia, and prepare patients preoperatively for ophthalmic surgeries. Monitor, assess, and provide nursing care

to patients following surgical procedures. Educate patients before and after surgery regarding peri-operative process,

restrictions, medications, surgical site care. Complete administrative tasks as assigned. Part-time position, in

conjunction with other employment as listed.

Mid-County Surgery Center, St. Louis, MO PACU Registered Nurse April 2011-June 2012

Communicate with patients regarding scheduled surgeries and to obtain health history information, complete pre-

operative surgical planning with anesthesia, and prepare patients on the day of surgery for foot and ankle surgery.

Monitor, assess, and provide nursing care to patients following surgical procedures. Educate patients before and

after surgery regarding peri-operative process, restrictions, medications, incision care. Supervise LPN and Medical

Assistants and act as a reference for other facility staff members. Part-time position, in conjunction with other

employment as listed.

United Surgical Partners, St. Louis, MO PACU Registered Nurse Nov 2010-June 2012

Interview patients to obtain health history information, assist anesthesia providers and surgeons to prepare patients

for surgery. Monitor, assess, and provide nursing care to patients following surgical procedures in a variety of

specialties. Educate patients before and after surgery regarding the surgical experience, restrictions, medications,

incision care. Contact patients on the day following surgery to answer questions, assess their wellbeing, and ensure

follow-up care has been scheduled. PRN position, in conjunction with other employment as listed.

Advanced Orthopedics, LLC, St. Louis, MO Registered Nurse June 2010-January 2011

Triaged patients to obtain medical and surgical histories and discuss their reason for visit. Assisted physician during

office procedures including casting, joint injections and aspirations. Provided patient care including dressing changes,

cast removal, suture/staple removal, and brace fitting. Assisted physician assistant and surgeon in operating room

before, during, and after procedures to enhance patient care and support. Full-time position from June-December

2010, part-time thereafter in conjunction with other employment as listed.

Updated September 16, 2013, 2013 Lauren N. McLaughlin, RN, MSN, ACNP-BC Page 2

St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO Emergency Dept RN October 2009-April 2010

Provided patient care to medical and trauma patients in a level one trauma center. Utilized the nursing process to

assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care provided. Collaborated with other Emergency Department

professionals to ensure effective patient care delivery. Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients'

responses and conditions. Provided patient and family education and support. Full-time position

St. Anthony’s Medical Center, St. Louis, MO Emergency Dept RN May-October 2009

Provided patient care to medical and trauma patients in a level two trauma center. Utilized the nursing process to

assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care provided. Collaborated with other Emergency Department

professionals to ensure effective patient care delivery. Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients'

responses and conditions. Provided patient and family education and support. Full-time position.

Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO Operating Room RN Dec 2008-April 2009

Circulated and scrubbed surgical procedures in the abdominal/pelvic operating rooms pod. Assessed patient

condition, allergies, education on the procedure to be performed prior to surgery. Prepared operating suite prior to

procedures and ensured safety and sterility of equipment with staff. Advocated for the patient during the procedure to

ensure patient safety and effective patient care. Provided education and support to patients and family regarding the

peri-operative process. Full-time, Fellowship position.

St. John’s Mercy Medical Center, St. Louis, MO Emergency Dept RN June-December 2008

Completed all educational and department-based requirements of the Critical Care Fellowship. Provided patient care

to medical and trauma patients in a level one trauma center. Utilized the nursing process to assess, plan, implement,

and evaluate nursing care provided. Collaborated with other Emergency Department professionals to ensure

effective patient care delivery. Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

Provided patient and family education and support. Full-time, Fellowship position.

Washington Univ School of Medicine, Neurocognition Research Assistant Nov 2005-Aug 2008

St. Louis, MO

Administered cognition tasks with adolescents as part of a longitudinal research study on ADHD in twins. Completed

psychometric interviews with adolescents and their parents. Collected genetic samples from each adolescent and

processed the samples to obtain genetic markers. Coordinated all aspects of the follow-up interview and lab re-visit

process with participants and staff. Completed office tasks as assigned, participated in continuing education, and

recruitment activities. Full-time position.

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

Preventing Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections: Do You Bundle?

Medscape Education-General Surgery, October 2011

Efficacy of Oral Analgesics for Adult Postoperative Pain

Medscape Education, October 2011

Recognizing and Treating Malignant Hyperthermia in the Surgical Patient

United Surgical Partners International, St. Louis Missouri, January 2011

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification Review/Clinical Update

Barkley and Associates, Houston Texas, January 21-22, 2012

Managing Acute Stroke and Preventing Secondary Stroke

ADVANCE for NPs and PAs Continuing Education, July 2012

Updated September 16, 2013, 2013 Lauren N. McLaughlin, RN, MSN, ACNP-BC Page 3

Advanced Practice Conference and Workshops

Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO February 21-22, 2013

RESEARCH PARTICIPATION

Neurocognition, Genetics, and Adolescent Substance Abuse; Washington University School of Medicine, Department

of Psychiatry; Principal Investigator: Andrey Anokhin.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS/ORGANIZATION INVOLVEMENT

Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)

American Nurses Association (ANA)

St Louis Nurses in Advanced Practice

HONORS

Sigma Theta Tau International Delta Lambda Chapter April 2008-Present

Psi Chi Saint Louis University Chapter November 2002-Present

Dean’s Lists Saint Louis University August 2000-Dec 2012

Scholarships/Academic Honors Saint Louis University August 2000-Dec 2012

Golden Key Intl Honor Society Saint Louis University Chapter December 2008-2011

Updated September 16, 2013, 2013 Lauren N. McLaughlin, RN, MSN, ACNP-BC Page 4

Contact this candidate