KIM-LEIGH LABOARD, RN, BS-HCM.
Greer,United States
Summary
Passionate Registered Nurse with over 20 years of clinical experience, specializing in obstetric triage, newborn care coordination, and patient advocacy. Proven track record in managing complex cases for high-risk populations, including opioid-affected families and infants with genetic disorders. Dedicated to supporting comprehensive recovery through evidence-based education and compassionate care coordination.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRN Triage Nurse
Parkside OBGYN
06.2023 - 01.2026
- Triage and Patient Education: Provide expert telephone triage for OBGYN patients, accurately assessing symptoms and directing care using standing orders and clinical protocols.
- Therapeutic Communication and Patient Education: Deliver timely and compassionate communication of lab, ultrasound, and pathology results, including abnormal pap smears, gestational diabetes diagnoses, and early pregnancy concerns.
- Provide expert telephone triage for OBGYN patients, accurately assessing symptoms and directing care using clinical protocols.
- Achievement: Pioneered updated triage protocols for abnormal pap smears and first-trimester bleeding, reducing unnecessary hospital visits by 32% over 7 months.
Remote RN Care Coach
CircleLink Health
04.2018 - 08.2024
- Utilized Motivational Interviewing to enhance medication adherence and goal setting for chronic condition self-management.
- Patient Education & Coaching: Educated patients on chronic condition self-management using Motivational Interviewing to enhance medication adherence and goal setting.
- Care Management: Led Transitional Care Management for high-risk post-discharge patients, ensuring medication reconciliation, follow-up care, and reducing readmissions.
- Resource Coordination: Reduced care gaps by connecting patients to preventive care services and community resources, such as transportation and social services.
- Comprehensive Care Management | Achievements: Successfully managed a diverse patient caseload across eight states, employing a tailored approach to address individual diagnosis, treatment options, and lifestyle management. Contributed to a 30% improvement in patient satisfaction scores across the region, as reflected in annual surveys, by ensuring individualized care plans were executed effectively.
Seasonal Flu Vaccine School Nurse (SC DHEC)
MedFirst Staffing LLC
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Flu Vaccine Administration: Administered flu vaccines to 200+ students per season, ensuring proper storage and maintaining vaccine effectiveness.
- Patient Education & Assessment: Educated students on vaccine benefits and side effects, using clinical judgment to assess health status before administration.
- Collaboration & Outreach: Collaborated with healthcare teams to deliver immunization services and supported community outreach efforts promoting flu vaccination awareness.
- Immunization Coverage | Achievements: Administered flu vaccines to over 200 students per season, contributing to a 15% increase in vaccination rates within the school community, aligning with SC Department of Health and Environmental Control's (SC DHEC) statewide efforts to improve flu immunization.
Substitute School Nurse
Manor Independent School District
05.2017 - 03.2018
- Emergency & Ongoing Care: Provided emergency and routine care to 700+ students, managing triage and coordinating parent notifications per district policies.
- Health Advocacy & Support: Identified health barriers affecting student performance and facilitated access to medical services in collaboration with teachers, parents, and healthcare providers.
- Leadership & Program Coordination: Supervised nurse aides, managed immunization records, coordinated summer school health services, and improved attendance by addressing health-related barriers.
- Improved Student Attendance | Achievements: Reduced student absenteeism by 20% through proactive health interventions, working with parents to address ongoing health issues and ensuring students received necessary medical support and accommodations.
Newborn Screening Clinical Care Coordinator
Texas Department Of State Health Services
12.2012 - 03.2017
- Case Management & Coordination: Managed 80+ active newborn screening cases monthly, providing expert care coordination and addressing complex genetic disorder concerns for healthcare providers.
- Patient Care Planning & Mentorship: Led the development of patient care plans with multidisciplinary teams and mentored junior staff, fostering professional growth and improving patient outcomes.
- Program Development & Protocol Design: Contributed to the creation of innovative health programs and case management protocols, enhancing access to specialized care and improving outcomes for high-risk populations.
- Improved Case Management Outcomes | Achievements: Successfully managed 80+ active newborn screening cases monthly, achieving 95% follow-up rate for early intervention in SCID cases, improving early diagnosis and treatment outcomes for affected infants.
- Enhanced Patient Care Coordination | Achievements: Established relationships with 10+ pediatric immunologists statewide, facilitating the seamless coordination of care for over 500 patients, reducing patient care delays by 30%.
- Program Development & Impact | Achievements: Contributed to the design of targeted health programs for high-risk populations, resulting in 20% increase in access to specialized SCID services within the community, ensuring better care for underserved families.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE03.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC12.2002
Skills
- Coordination for high-risk patients
- Health education and advocacy
- Clinical judgment: Capable of identifying health risks and applying suitable clinical strategies
- Implementation of care coordination strategies
- Intervention implementation expertise
- Patient education
- Emergency OBGYN triage
Certification
- BLS Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association, 10/2027
- Licensed Registered Nurse, South Carolina Compact, 04/30/2026
Timeline
PRN Triage Nurse
Parkside OBGYN
06.2023 - 01.2026
Seasonal Flu Vaccine School Nurse (SC DHEC)
MedFirst Staffing LLC
10.2021 - 12.2021
Remote RN Care Coach
CircleLink Health
04.2018 - 08.2024
Substitute School Nurse
Manor Independent School District
05.2017 - 03.2018
Newborn Screening Clinical Care Coordinator
Texas Department Of State Health Services
12.2012 - 03.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Greenville Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
Bellevue University