She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Memphis in 2005 and worked in an adult intensive care unit for eleven years. In addition to her work with critically ill patients, Lauren also received instructor status in Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Lauren graduated with her Master of Science in Nursing from Middle Tennessee State University and now practices in Memphis. Her practice focuses on adult patients with a variety of health care needs that include annual physicals, sick visits, and chronic disease management.