Hi! I’m Lauren Johnson.

I’m the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Choose Joy Nursing.

Education: Lipscomb University

Work Experience: ICU and Mother/Baby Nurse at Ascension St. Thomas, School Nurse at Ensworth High School, Nanny

Skills:

  • Performing all medical care for postpartum mother and baby

  • Breast care, assessing bleeding, swelling, pericare, vitals, etc.

  • Latch assistance, assess and assist with baby's intake/output, circumcision care, infant assessment, infant vitals, infant baths, safe sleep, etc.

  • Experience with Ferber Method and Moms on Call

Certifications: Adult and Infant CPR and First Aid Certified, Neonatal Resuscitation Certified

Meet our admin Team

  • Kristen Carpenter - Choose Joy Nursing - Nashville - Business Manager

    Kristen Carpenter

    BUSINESS MANAGER

  • Nia Antun - Choose Joy Nursing - Nashville - Bookkeeper & Human Resources Coordinator

    Nia Antun

    BOOKKEEPER & HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR

  • Amy Young - Choose Joy Nursing - Nashville - Content Coordinator

    Amy Young

    CONTENT COORDINATOR

At Choose Joy Nursing, we’re proud to have a trusted team of professionals—including experienced Registered Nurses and compassionate Care Partners—who are dedicated to providing exceptional in-home care for new moms, babies, and post-op clients.

Many of our RNs bring years of hospital experience in areas like Mother/Baby, Labor & Delivery, NICU, and surgical recovery. Some continue to work in hospital settings, bringing current, real-world expertise directly into your home.

All CJN team members are CPR certified and complete a hands-on onboarding process, including shadowing with experienced colleagues.

Whether you're receiving postpartum support, gentle sleep guidance, or post-op care, our team is trained to meet your needs with compassion, skill, and a commitment to helping you feel confident, cared for, and supported every step of the way.

MEET OUR NASHVILLE NURSES & CARE PARTNERS

  • Emily Nicholson RN - Choose Joy Nursing - Nashville - In-Home Mother and Baby Nurse & Baby 101 Teacher

    Emily N.

    RN

    Mother and Baby Nurse

    Baby 101 Teacher

  • Kaitlyn Sackett RN - Choose Joy Nursing - Nashville - In-Home Mother and Baby Charge Nurse

    Kaitlyn S.

    RN

    Mother and Baby Charge Nurse

  • Kim Clem RN - Choose Joy Nursing - Nashville - In-Home Mother and Baby Nurse

    Kim C.

    RN

    Mother and Baby Nurse

  • Kait Roark RN - Choose Joy Nursing - Nashville - In-Home Concierge and Mother and Baby Nurse

    Kait R.

    RN

    Concierge Nurse

    Mother and Baby Nurse

  • Hannah Goralnick RN - Choose Joy Nursing - Nashville - In-Home Mother and Baby Nurse

    Hannah G.

    RN

    Mother and Baby Nurse

  • Kina Barton RN - Choose Joy Nursing - Nashville - In-Home Concierge and Mother and Baby Nurse

    Kina B.

    RN

    Concierge Nurse

    Mother and Baby Nurse

  • Debi Oliver IBCLC, RN - Choose Joy Nursing - Nashville - Lactation Consultant

    Debi O.

    IBCLC, RN

    Lactation Consultant

  • Melanie Hallowell RN - Choose Joy Nursing - Nashville - In-Home Mother and Baby Nurse

    Melanie H.

    RN

    Mother and Baby Nurse

  • Liz Silvey RN - Choose Joy Nursing - Nashville - In-Home Mother and Baby Nurse

    Liz S.

    RN

    Mother and Baby Nurse

  • JaNea McClain RN - Choose Joy Nursing - Nashville - In-Home Mother and Baby Nurse

    JaNea M.

    RN

    Mother and Baby Nurse

  • Carmen Harper RN - Choose Joy Nursing - Nashville - In-Home Mother and Baby Nurse

    Carmen H.

    RN

    Mother and Baby Nurse

  • Margot Hewitt RN - Choose Joy Nursing - Nashville - In-Home Mother and Baby Nurse

    Margot H.

    RN

    Mother and Baby Nurse

  • Tori Rollins RN - Choose Joy Nursing - Nashville - In-Home Mother and Baby Nurse

    Tori R.

    RN

    Mother and Baby Nurse

  • Haley Poynter RN - Choose Joy Nursing - Nashville - In-Home Mother and Baby Nurse & Baby 101 Teacher & Sleep Strategist

    Haley P.

    RN

    Mother and Baby Charge Nurse

    Baby 101 Teacher

    Sleep Strategist

  • Julie Garst RN - Choose Joy Nursing - Nashville - In-Home Mother and Baby Nurse

    Julie G.

    RN

    Mother and Baby Nurse

  • Tatiana Jarosz RN - Choose Joy Nursing - Nashville - In-Home Mother and Baby Nurse

    Tatiana J.

    RN

    Mother and Baby Nurse

  • Carly Koch RN - Choose Joy Nursing - Nashville - In-Home Mother and Baby Nurse

    Carly K.

    RN

    Mother and Baby Nurse

  • Stephanie Crow RN - Choose Joy Nursing - Nashville - In-Home Concierge and Mother and Baby Nurse

    Stephanie C.

    RN

    Concierge Nurse

    Mother and Baby Nurse

  • Emilee Hunter RN - Choose Joy Nursing - Nashville - In-Home Mother and Baby Nurse

    Emilee H.

    RN

    Mother and Baby Nurse

  • Ashley Corn RN - Choose Joy Nursing - Nashville - In-Home Mother and Baby Nurse

    Ashley C.

    RN

    Mother and Baby Nurse

  • Shannon Cox RN - Choose Joy Nursing - Nashville - In-Home Mother and Baby Nurse

    Shannon C.

    RN

    Mother and Baby Nurse

  • Ashley Rapp RN - Choose Joy Nursing - Nashville - In-Home Mother and Baby Nurse

    Ashley R.

    RN

    Mother and Baby Nurse

  • Katie Stockwell RN - Choose Joy Nursing - Nashville - In-Home Mother and Baby Nurse

    Katie S.

    RN

    Mother and Baby Nurse

  • Kate Bounds RN - Choose Joy Nursing - Nashville - In-Home Mother and Baby Nurse

    Kate B.

    RN

    Mother and Baby Nurse

  • Carly Demoll RN - Choose Joy Nursing - Nashville - In-Home Mother and Baby Nurse

    Carly D.

    RN

    Mother and Baby Nurse

  • Gracie Hunt RN - Choose Joy Nursing - Nashville - In-Home Mother and Baby Nurse

    Gracie H.

    RN
    Mother and Baby Nurse

  • Jada Millikan RN - Choose Joy Nursing - Nashville - In-Home Mother and Baby Nurse

    Jada M.

    RN

    Concierge Nurse

    Mother and Baby Nurse

  • Alison R.

    Care Partner

MEET OUR 30A NURSES

  • Carly Quinn RN - Choose Joy Nursing - 30A - In-Home Mother and Baby Nurse

    Carly Q.

    RN

    Mother and Baby Nurse

  • Jess Frazier RN - Choose Joy Nursing - 30A - In-Home Mother and Baby Nurse

    Jess F.

    RN

    Mother and Baby Nurse

interested in joining our team?

Please send your cover letter and resume to nia@choosejoynursing.com. We’re always looking to expand our team of nurses!