Lauren A. Bergeron

Highly experienced Neonatal Intensive Care Registered Nurse (RN) with over 20 years of advanced clinical practice in a Level III/IV NICU setting. Demonstrated expertise in caring for premature and critically ill neonates, including ventilator management, central line placement, and complex care coordination. Recognized for excellence in family‑centered care, clinical leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Active contributor to unit‑based committees, staff education, and quality improvement initiatives supporting optimal neonatal outcomes.

Clinical Nurse III – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) - MaineHealth Maine Medical Center - Portland, ME

(2006-10)

• Provide comprehensive, high‑acuity nursing care to premature and critically ill neonates in a Level III/IV NICU environment
• Perform advanced neonatal assessments and manage complex conditions including respiratory distress, sepsis, prematurity, and congenital abnormalities
• Administer medications, titrate infusions, and support advanced life‑sustaining therapies including ventilators and specialized neonatal equipment
• Serve as a PICC nurse, placing and maintaining central lines while ensuring adherence to infection‑prevention and safety protocols
• Assist with and support complex medical procedures, collaborating closely with neonatologists and interdisciplinary care teams
• Develop and implement individualized, family‑centered care plans, providing education and emotional support to families throughout hospitalization
• Evaluate patient responses to interventions and adjust care plans to optimize outcomes and support safe transitions of care
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for nursing staff, supporting orientation, skill development, and adherence to best practices
• Provide unit‑level leadership through long‑standing involvement in key committees (orientation, staffing, central line, and vacation), supporting staff onboarding, scheduling operations, practice standardization, and continuous quality improvement

Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Saint Anselm College (2006-05)