Lauren Walker Turner, RN, MS, CCRN, CCNS
Address: 1823 Honeysuckle Lane Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
Phone: (804) 357-2497 LaurenWTurner@gmail.com
Education:
 Georgetown University
Master in Science, Acute and Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
Post-master’s certificate in Nursing Education
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James Madison University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Minor in Substance Abuse and Intervention
Graduated July 2012
Graduated May 2008
Professional Experience:
 Pediatric Intensive Care Registered Nurse and Shift Manager, Clinician II
University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Virginia
September 2012- Current
Staff nurse caring for infants to children up to age 21 monitoring acute neurological, metabolic,
respiratory, and cardiovascular functions in critically ill children. Skilled in specific treatments
for organ failure and transplant, extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and extracorporeal renal (CVVHD) replacement therapy. Preceptor to new graduate nurses and nursing
students.
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University of Virginia School of Nursing, Clinical Faculty
January 2013- Current
Clinical faculty for undergraduate and graduate nursing students focusing on care of hospitalized
patients in pediatrics and neurology.
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Pediatric Intensive Care Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse,
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC
August 2008-2012
Charge nurse and bedside nurse for the treatment of multi-visceral and intestinal transplant
patients and other pediatric critical care patents. Preceptor to new graduate nurses.
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Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit CNS Clinical Rotation, Medstar Georgetown University
Hospital
Fall 2011
Worked under Steve Risch, RN, MSN, CCRN, CCNS in the Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit as a
student Critical-Care Clinical Nurse Specialist. I organized and implemented an evidence based
practice clinical project on the use of the Pupillometer in predicting increased Intracranial
pressure.
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Critical Care CNS Clinical Rotation, Inova Fairfax Hospital
Spring 2012
Worked under Sonia Astle RN, MSN, CCRN, CCNS in the Neurosciences ICU, Trauma ICU,
Medical-Surgical ICU and Intermediate Care Unit as a student Critical-Care Clinical Nurse
Specialist. I recreated the Moderate Sedation Credentialing Packet for all health care providers
and developed and facilitated a “Neuro Day” for step-down Stroke Nurses.
Lauren Walker Turner, RN, MS, CCRN, CCNS
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Critical Care CNS Clinical Rotation, Novant Prince William Hospital
Summer 2012
Worked under Julia Burgess RN, MSN, CCRN, CCNS in the Critical Care Unit as a student CriticalCare Clinical Nurse Specialist. I developed an orientation packet and procedural manual for the
use of End Tidal CO2 in the adult ICU population. I also focused my experience on clinical
assessment and management of the ICU patient.
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Pediatric Transplant Clinical Rotation, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital Summer 2011
Worked under Jane Trudel, RN, RNC in the Transplant Center for Children as a student nursing
educator. Under supervision, I worked with undergraduate Nursing Students in the Pediatric
Clinical setting. I lead a lecture on the specific needs and concerns of the Pediatric transplant
patient.
Professional Membership
 American Association of Critical-Care Nursing
 Sigma Theta Tau, Tau Chapter, Georgetown University
Honors:
 Nurse of the Year, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, 2011 PICU
Current Nursing Involvement and Scholarly Activities:
 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins course reviewer
Fall 2012- Current
Course reviewer for an e-learning course on Managing Cardiopulmonary Arrest in Infants.
Expert reviewer for pediatric diseases and their corresponding nursing care plans.
Expert reviewer for Lippincott's Nursing Procedures & Skills.
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Quality and Practice Committee Member, UVA Health System PICU December 2012-Current
Committee Member in the PICU focusing on improving the quality and practice of nursing care
according national practice standards and unit specific needs.
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University of Virginia PNSO Professional Development Committee
January 2013-Current
Committee representative focusing on professional advancement opportunities, such as
professional certification and continuing education for all nurses at the University of Virginia
Health System.
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Nursing Council Clinical and Academic Collaboration (NCCAC) Member
Spring 2013-Current
Committee member that helps to promote quality professional practice environments through a
sustainable collaborative among partners from the School of Nursing and the Clinical Nursing
Practice arena within the UVA Health System.
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PICU CLABSI Initiative
January 2014-Current
Member of the PICU CLABSI team. Focus on evidence based care for central line maintenance,
unit champion for staff, attendance to Children’s Hospital Association semi-annual conferences.
Lauren Walker Turner, RN, MS, CCRN, CCNS
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Poster Presenter at the Spotlight on Critical Care Conference, Springfield, VA
October 2011
Developed a poster presentation on the importance and value of the use intra-abdominal
hypertension measurement in the Pediatric Intensive Care patient.
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Panel representative at the National Day of Dialogue sponsored by nurse.com Summer 2011
Participated in a nationally broadcasted program with expert panel discussion of the
implications on the educational recommendations from the Institute of Medicine 2010 report,
“The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health”.
Certifications:
 Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CCNS). Expires 12/17
 Critical Care Registered Nurse, Pediatrics (CCRN). Expires 04/17
 Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association Expires 03/15
 Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association Expires 05/15
 Basic Life Support, American Heart Association Expires 07/14
Licensure:
 State of Virginia, Registered Nurse License #0001212802
 State of Virginia, Clinical Nurse Specialist License #0015000973
Professional Portfolio: https://blogs.commons.georgetown.edu/lpw9/
References: Available Upon Request