Lauren Mullenbach

Experienced Registered Nurse with 7 years of experience and a diverse clinical background in both high-acuity critical care and perioperative settings, offering a unique depth of clinical knowledge and perspective. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and evidence-based decision-making while providing compassionate, patient-centered care. Passionate about interdisciplinary collaboration and fostering positive, team-oriented environments that improve patient outcomes and support staff excellence.

Active RN licenses in Minnesota and California.

Staff RN, PCU (6B) - UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MEDICAL CENTER - Minneapolis, MN

(2021-06 - 2026-03)

• Delivered care to a variety of acutely ill patients (including but not limited to): HF with LVADs, arrhythmias, solid organ transplants, sepsis, hypertensive crises, autoimmune diseases, and respiratory failure.
• Managed patients requiring advanced respiratory support, including tracheostomy ventilation, high-flow oxygen, BiPAP, and CPAP. Collaborated with respiratory therapy to optimize respiratory interventions and patient outcomes.
• Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and understanding of complex disease processes through experience managing high-acuity patient populations
• Various projects on "Unit Counsel" including central line infection reduction, improving staff camaraderie to increase employee retention, and training of nursing assistants

Staff RN, Operating Room - SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - San Diego, CA

(2023-09 - 2025-08)

• Assist in critical procedures with anesthesia MDs such as intubations, central/art line placements, and nerve blocks
• Circulate perioperative procedures in various specialties: general/robotics, orthopedic, transplants, urology, neuro/spine with >50% of cases circulated being orthopedic or orthopedic trauma
• Manage medications and supplies for surgical procedures while maintaining strict adherence to sterility and infection control procedures
• Support and precept new perioperative RN orientees in the perioperative setting

Travel RN and Staff RN, Cardiac PCU (H5000) - ABBOTT NORTHWESTERN - Minneapolis, MN

(2023-03 - 2023-07)

• Closely monitored and treated a variety of cardiac conditions including NSTEMIs, CHF exacerbation, postoperative open heart surgeries, and other cardiac procedures
• Managed critical devices such as temporary pacemakers, chest tubes and pericardial drains
• Educated patients and families regarding relevant discharge information to reduce the risk of rehospitalization

Staff RN, Operating Room - MAYO CLINIC - Rochester, MN

(2019-07 - 2021-05)

• Primary circulating RN on a thoracic oncology surgical team, provided support for complex procedures including esophagectomies, mediastinal mass resections, and lung resections in critically ill patients
• Responded to surgical traumas by quickly and crucially preparing surgical equipment, instrumentation, and medications under time sensitive conditions
• Provide thorough and compassionate communication to patient's families, nurse communicators, and liaise between surgeons and patient families during critical times
• Serve as a pulmonary medicine charge nurse

Bachelor of Science - Nursing - WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY (2019-05)