Lauren received her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing in May 2010 from University of St. Francis in Joliet. She has worked as a surgical nurse with adults for 5 years. She gained great experience caring for a variety of patients from orthopedic to general surgical and bariatric surgery. She has also worked in pediatrics caring for patients on a neurology, endocrine and neurosurgical unit for 3 years. She has taken on many leadership roles including charge nurse and clinical preceptor. Lauren primarily works with Dr. Traynelis and Dr. Fontes.