Running on empty - Nursing care for the anaemic patient

Lauren is an Australian Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with over 15 years of clinical experience, dedicated to the dynamic field of emergency and critical care medicine. An Accredited Veterinary Nurse (AVN), she completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2010 and has since built a career defined by expertise, resilience, and a commitment to advancing veterinary care.

Her journey began in veterinary ophthalmology, but in 2015, she discovered her true calling in emergency and critical care. Since then, she has worked in private and academic specialty referral hospitals, navigating the high-stakes world of emergency medicine with skill and compassion. She has a particular passion for ventilators and respiratory medicine, compromised renal patients, alongside critically ill septic patients, where her technical expertise, compassionate care, and attention to detail make a meaningful difference in patient outcomes.

As a RECOVER CPR-certified instructor in Basic and Advanced Life Support, Lauren is dedicated to improving veterinary standards through advanced, evidence-based resuscitation training. Her commitment to professional growth earned her a Certificate in Veterinary Nursing for Emergency and Critical Care (CertVNECC) in 2017. In 2022, she achieved one of the highest honours in her field by passing the Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) board exam in Emergency and Critical Care, securing her place among the elite members of the Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians and Nurses (AVECCTN).

Beyond the clinic, Lauren is a passionate educator, driven by the belief that knowledge should be shared. Lauren is a veterinary educator and trainer who lectures, tutors, and leads immersive simulation sessions nationally and internationally. She is dedicated to advancing clinical skills, elevating patient care, and inspiring both current and future generations of veterinary nurses.