Lauren Paulett Walker, RN, BSN, CCRN
Address: 2719 Ordway St NW APT 2 Washington, DC 20008
Phone: (804) 357-2497 Work: (202) 444-2451 Fax: (202) 444-8101
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Georgetown University Expected Graduation: August 2012
Masters in Nursing, Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
Post-master’s certificate in Nursing Education
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James Madison University Graduated May 2008
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Minor in Substance Abuse and Intervention
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American Association of Critical Care Nursing, ECCO Fall 2008
This ten week comprehensive program, facilitated by Georgetown Hospital, promoted the foundation and education for critical care nursing. It focused on critical care fundamentals, and I actively engaged in the theoretical foundation necessary for critically ill patients.
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Pediatric Intensive Care Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse,
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Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington DC August 2008-current
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.
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.
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Critical Care CNS Clinical Rotation, Novant Prince William Hospital Summer 2012
Wored under Julia Burgess RN, MSN, CCRN, CCNS in the Critical Care Unit as a student Critical-
Care 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.

Lauren Paulett Walker, RN, BSN, CCRN
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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.
Certifications:
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Critical Care Registered Nurse Pediatrics (CCRN). Expires 04/14
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DC and VA Registered Nurse, DC Expires 06/14 VA Expires 03/14
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association Expires 03/13
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association Expires 08/13
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Basic Life Support, American Heart Association Expires 07/14
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District of Columbia, Registered Nurse License # RN1014293
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State of Virginia, Registered Nurse License #0001212802
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Nurse of the Year, 2011 PICU
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American Association of Critical-Care Nursing
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Sigma Theta Tau, Tau Chapter, Georgetown University
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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 2010 report,
“The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health”.
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Skin Team Initiative 2009-Current
I am a member of a hospital wide program for skin and wound care education. I actively discuss proper skin treatment and equipment for patients, collect data and provide resources and education to my unit regarding skin care.
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Hand Hygiene Education 2009-Current
I anonymously collect data regarding the percentage of current hand washing on the unit. I then submit the data to a hospital wide program. I then continue to reinforce the importance of hand washing and provide education to staff members.
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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.

Lauren Paulett Walker, RN, BSN, CCRN