Lauren Shaw
Costa Mesa,CA
Summary
Registered Nurse with 5+ years of experience in pediatric surgical and perioperative care at a high-acuity hospital. Skilled in post-operative management, PACU recovery, interdisciplinary collaboration, and family-centered care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Recovery Room Nurse (Pre-Op/PACU)
Children’s Hospital Orange County
03.2025 - Current
- Provide pre-operative preparation and post-anesthesia recovery care for pediatric patients
- Monitor airway, hemodynamic stability, and pain control in immediate post-op phase
- Collaborate with anesthesia and surgical teams for safe patient transitions
- Educate families on post-procedure expectations and discharge instructions
Registered Nurse – Surgical Unit
Children’s Hospital Orange County
02.2021 - Current
- Provide comprehensive care for pediatric post-operative patients in a high-acuity inpatient setting
- Manage multiple patients while prioritizing safety and clinical judgment
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans
- Educate patients and families on recovery and discharge planning
Registered Nurse (Contract)
Quantgene
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Performed high-volume COVID-19 testing on film productions while maintaining accuracy and safety
Clinical Associate – Surgical Unit
Children’s Hospital Orange County
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Executed basic care for patients, including vital signs, hygiene, and specimen collection
- Assisted nurses in providing high-quality, family-centered care to surgical post-op patients
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Nurse Leader
University of San Francisco – Orange County Campus
01-2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychological & Brain Sciences
University of California, Santa Barbara
01-2018
Certification
- Registered Nurse, California
- Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
Pediatric Recovery Room Nurse (Pre-Op/PACU)
Children’s Hospital Orange County
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse (Contract)
Quantgene
02.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse – Surgical Unit
Children’s Hospital Orange County
02.2021 - Current
Clinical Associate – Surgical Unit
Children’s Hospital Orange County
09.2020 - 02.2021
Master of Science - Clinical Nurse Leader
University of San Francisco – Orange County Campus
Bachelor of Science - Psychological & Brain Sciences
University of California, Santa Barbara
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Medical Mission Registered Nurse Volunteer
Thailand - February 2026, Jamaica - September 2023
- Provided nursing care to underserved populations in rural and resource-limited settings
- Assisted in the assessment and treatment of 300+ patients across multiple community clinics
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver efficient, high volume care
- Adapted clinical skills to low-resource environments while maintaining patient safety and quality care