Lauren McDonald

Infection Preventionist, Briarwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

HOME: Maumelle

FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Kosuke Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi

FAVORITE MOVIE: A Walk to Remember

“NO ONE IS YOU. THAT’S YOUR POWER.”

One would be hard-pressed to find someone with as much heart and ambition as Lauren McDonald. Both qualities are invaluable every single day for her role as infection preventionist at Briarwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, especially at such a consequential time as this ongoing pandemic. The people under her wing of care are among some of the most at-risk, and she does not take that responsibility lightly.

Lauren McDonald

Infection Preventionist, Briarwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

HOME: Maumelle

FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Kosuke Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi

FAVORITE MOVIE: A Walk to Remember

“NO ONE IS YOU. THAT’S YOUR POWER.”

One would be hard-pressed to find someone with as much heart and ambition as Lauren McDonald. Both qualities are invaluable every single day for her role as infection preventionist at Briarwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, especially at such a consequential time as this ongoing pandemic. The people under her wing of care are among some of the most at-risk, and she does not take that responsibility lightly.

FIRST BIG BREAK:

Joan Robbins, my administrator, gave me my first big break. She saw something in me early in my nursing career. When COVID-19 happened, she knew that my skills would benefit Briarwood.

ATTRACTION TO CAREER:

I have always had this nurturing spirit. I knew from a very young age that I wanted to be a nurse.

BEST PART OF YOUR DAY:

The best part of my day is waking up. We’re never promised tomorrow. I try to make the most out of every day.

LESSONS LEARNED DURING THE PANDEMIC:

Life is short. Never go to bed mad because you don’t know what can happen tomorrow.

REMEMBER ME FOR:

I hope to be remembered for being kind. Everyone could use a little kindness in their life.

FIRST BIG BREAK:

Joan Robbins, my administrator, gave me my first big break. She saw something in me early in my nursing career. When COVID-19 happened, she knew that my skills would benefit Briarwood.

ATTRACTION TO CAREER:

I have always had this nurturing spirit. I knew from a very young age that I wanted to be a nurse.

BEST PART OF YOUR DAY:

The best part of my day is waking up. We’re never promised tomorrow. I try to make the most out of every day.

LESSONS LEARNED DURING THE PANDEMIC:

Life is short. Never go to bed mad because you don’t know what can happen tomorrow.

REMEMBER ME FOR:

I hope to be remembered for being kind. Everyone could use a little kindness in their life.

Web content created by Craft SEO