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Lauren Hays

@laurenhays

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Dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive clinical experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to leverage my clinical expertise while fostering a collaborative environment focused on patient-centered care.

I am a passionate Family Nurse Practitioner with a Master's Degree in Nursing from Eastern Kentucky University. I have dedicated my career to providing high-quality patient care in various clinical settings, including my current role at Baptist Health Lexington, where I specialize in electrophysiology cardiology. My experience includes conducting thorough work-ups for EP procedures, managing inpatient surgical and cardiology patients, and ensuring effective discharge planning.

Prior to my current position, I served as a Charge Nurse on a medical-surgical telemetry unit, where I honed my leadership skills by assembling staff assignments and determining admission appropriateness. My commitment to patient care extends to my role as an Adjunct Faculty Instructor at Bluegrass Community & Technical College, where I taught and evaluated nursing aide students, fostering the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

EP Cardiology Nurse Practitioner APRN

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Baptist Health Lexington

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Nurse practitioner for electrophysiology cardiology clinic and inpatient at Baptist Health Lexington. Conduct work ups for EP procedures, H&Ps, medical management and discharge for inpatient surgical and cardiology patients.

Electro Physiology Cardiology Patient Discharge

Charge Nurse

Baptist Health Lexington

Jan 2015 - Dec 2022 (7 years 11 months)

Assembled staff assignments and determined admission appropriateness for the unit. Cared for and performed nursing skills on a variety of post-surgical patients, communicating with various health professionals.

Medical Surgical Nursing Telemetry Patient Care

Adjunct Faculty

Bluegrass Community & Technical College

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 11 months)

Instructed the nurse aide course for BCTC Lawrenceburg campus. Evaluated students for the nurse aide certification exam at Leestown campus.

Nursing Curriculum Development Instructional Design

Staff Nurse

Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital

Jan 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 11 months)

Provided nursing care on the spinal cord unit. Also worked on the long term care unit, assisting patients with various needs.

Spinal Cord Injury Care Rehabilitation Nursing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Eastern Kentucky University

Master's Degree of Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner

Completed a comprehensive Master's program focused on advanced nursing practices. Specialized in family nurse practitioner roles, preparing for autonomous practice and leadership in healthcare settings.

University of Kentucky

Bachelor's Degree of Nursing, Nursing

Undertook a rigorous Bachelor's program in Nursing, gaining foundational knowledge and practical skills in patient care. Prepared for entry-level nursing positions across various healthcare environments.

Kentucky State University

Associate's Degree of Nursing, Nursing

Earned an Associate's Degree in Nursing, providing essential skills for direct patient care. This program laid the groundwork for further nursing education and professional practice.