Lauren kuebeck,
cpnp

"I was born in Littleton, Colorado but spent the majority of my childhood in Northern Virginia. I am the youngest of three girls and was quite the ‘mother hen’ of the group. Growing up, I often asked my mother for a baby sibling well into her non-childbearing years. Looking back, the strong connection I had with children was always apparent. Although I wasn’t aware at the time, I truly believe I was destined to work with children. However, if you asked me what I wanted to be at the time I would have said “a singer or Miss America”. I’m a terrible singer but one can dream. In hindsight, I hit the career jackpot!

I got my Bachelors of Science in Nursing at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. Shortly after graduating, I started my nursing career as a Labor and Delivery nurse at Inova Fairfax hospital. Although it was an honor to be a part of such a high-volume unit helping bring over 10,000 babies into the world, I knew it wasn’t my ultimate calling. Months and years would pass and I would often wonder about the children I helped deliver. I came to the quick realization that I wanted to pursue my education to deliver care beyond birth and into childhood.

After I received my Master’s and became certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, I began my career at a community health center on the eastern shore of Maryland providing primary care to underserved children. In July 2021, I relocated to Frankford, DE ,with my baby boy. Our relocation made my position here at Beacon Pediatrics possible and ultimately made our dreams come true. In my free time, I enjoy staying active, going to the beach and most of all- being around the people I love. I’m an avid believer that if you love your job, you won’t work a day in your life. My passion for pediatrics grows every day and I consider myself extremely lucky that I found my true calling early in life. I’m thankful for the opportunity to provide quality care to your children and I’m looking forward to seeing you in the office!"