Lana M. Brown
Sherwood,AR
Summary
Dynamic healthcare leader with a proven track record at Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, excelling in project management and strategic leadership. Spearheaded evidence-based practice initiatives, enhancing patient outcomes and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Adept at coaching and mentoring teams, driving innovation, and optimizing resource allocation to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Director for Education and Evaluation
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
08.2017 - Current
- Full-time 40 hrs/week
- Supervised daily performance of teams with up to 10 personnel, implementing training and improvement plans.
- Appointed as the Director for the VISN 16 GRECC Advanced Fellowship in Geriatrics (AFiG) program.
- Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff to share innovative ideas.
- Allocated resources effectively to prioritize tasks and enhance team productivity.
- Assisted senior leadership in developing comprehensive operational management strategies.
- Served as lead for VISN 16 GRECC Education, driving educational initiatives locally, regionally, and nationally.
- Monitored team performance metrics to identify areas for enhancement and support development.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on operational goals.
- Facilitated regular training sessions to maintain high standards of team performance.
- Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on professional development opportunities and career progression paths within the company.
- Established strong relationships with key industry partners, creating mutually beneficial opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Oversaw annual budget planning processes, ensuring financial goals were met while maintaining optimal resource allocation across departments.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- VISN 16/Little Rock GRECC webinars have educated 7500+ interdisciplinary healthcare professional participants in FY24.
- VISN 16/Little Rock GRECC In-services have educated 3000+ interdisciplinary healthcare professional participants in FY24.
- VISN 16/Little Rock GRECC Journal Club has educated 800+ interdisciplinary healthcare professional participants in FY24.
Adjunct Professor
University of Arkansas at Little Rock - CON
05.2016 - Current
- Part-time Adjunct (4 credit hours per semester)
- Taught RN to BSN courses, providing instruction for up to 30 undergraduate students per semester. Taught primary courses: NURS 43084 Integration of Concepts and NURS 34084 Research & EBP in Nursing.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
- Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.
- Enhanced student comprehension by employing diverse teaching methods and incorporating multimedia resources.
Associate Nurse Executive for Research
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
01.2015 - 08.2017
- Full-time 40 hrs/week
- Coordinated nursing evidence-based practice and research across two large VHA facilities and eight Community Based Outpatient Clinics.
- Served as transcriber and escort representing CAVHS for accreditation with The Joint Commission.
- Acted as expert liaison for nursing evidence-based practice initiatives.
- Mentored CAVHS nurses pursuing advanced education opportunities.
- Provided guidance on IRB submissions for research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement projects.
- Led Nursing Research Committee to promote innovative practices and research initiatives.
- Directed EBP Scholars program to elevate nursing practice standards.
- Mentored and reviewed participants in National VA Innovators Network.
Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS
05.2013 - 01.2015
- Full-time 40 hrs/week
- Served as Specialty Coordinator for Nursing Administration Master's program.
- Cultivated inclusive learning environment by engaging with students' individual needs.
- Strengthened interdisciplinary partnerships to create a collaborative academic atmosphere.
- Integrated evidence-based methods into clinical teaching, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with community organizations to expose students to diverse healthcare environments.
- Taught primary nursing administration courses: NUSC 5703 Organizational Behavior in Nursing, NUSC 5773 Financial Management, NUSC 5743 Personnel Management in Nursing, and NUSC 5723 Nursing Informatics; additional courses offered upon request.
Adjunct Professor
University of Central Arkansas, CON
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Part-time Adjunct (3 credit hours per semester)
- Taught masters' level courses, providing instruction for up to 30 graduate students. Taught courses: NURS 6347 Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Practice Nursing and NURS 6304 Advanced Research II.
- Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.
- Empowered students to take ownership of their education by facilitating opportunities for independent research projects within specific areas of interest.
- Mentored students on academic and career aspirations, providing guidance that led to significant improvements in their academic performance and career choices.
Clinical Services Manager
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS
07.2011 - 05.2013
- Full-time 40 hrs/week
- Supervised daily performance of teams in a Level 1 Trauma, SICU/CVICU (24 bed unit) comprising up to 120 personnel, implementing training and improvement plans. Included telemetry monitoring for all non-ICU areas.
- Maintained regulatory compliance with state and federal guidelines through diligent monitoring of clinical practices, ensuring timely updates as required.
- Oversaw the acquisition of necessary equipment and supplies for clinical services by researching options, negotiating pricing agreements, and managing inventory levels effectively.
- Led quality improvement initiatives by analyzing data, identifying trends, and implementing targeted interventions to address identified issues.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols for various departments.
- Coordinated and led meetings with department heads to discuss strategies for achieving target outcomes, optimizing resource utilization, and addressing any challenges encountered.
- Collaborated with human resources to recruit, hire, and retain top talent within the Clinical Services division; maintained low employee turnover rates through proactive engagement initiatives.
Clinical Instructor
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS
08.2010 - 07.2011
- Full-time 40 hrs/week
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Evaluated student progress through written exams, skill demonstrations, and clinical rotations, ensuring they met program requirements.
- Promoted critical thinking among nursing students by introducing complex case studies during lectures.
Clinical Services Manager
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS
10.2006 - 08.2010
- Full-time 40 hrs/week
- Supervised daily performance of teams comprising up to 70 personnel within 3 medical-surgical units, implementing training and improvement plans.
- Streamlined clinical operations by identifying areas for improvement, including workflow optimization and resource allocation.
- Served as a liaison between administrative leadership and clinical staff members to relay important information regarding policy changes or organizational updates effectively.
- Maintained regulatory compliance with state and federal guidelines through diligent monitoring of clinical practices, ensuring timely updates as required.
- Mentored junior team members by providing guidance on best practices in their roles while fostering professional growth opportunities within the organization.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff members to share their ideas for enhancing services or processes within the nursing unit.
Float Pool RN
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS
02.2001 - 10.2006
- Full-time 36 hrs/week
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS
01.2004 - 05.2004
- Part-time Adjunct (4 credit hours per semester)
- Taught BSN practicum course, providing instruction for up to 12 undergraduate students: NURS 4435 Leadership and Management Practicum.
- Evaluated student performance through ongoing assessment, providing constructive feedback and promoting academic growth.
- Facilitated skill development through hands-on clinical training, reinforcing theoretical knowledge with practical application.
- Collaborated with fellow faculty members to share resources, exchange ideas, and improve the overall effectiveness of the program.
- Supervised students during clinical rotations, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures while promoting patient safety and quality care delivery.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Saline Memorial Hospital
06.2000 - 02.2001
- Full-time 40 hrs/week plus on call
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
RN
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS
06.1994 - 06.2000
- Full-time 36 hrs/week-Surgical Oncology/Trauma/Telemetry/Cardiac Stepdown
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
CNA
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS
06.1993 - 06.1994
- Part-time 10-20 hrs/week
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
Education
Ph.D. - Nursing Science
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR08-2014
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR05-2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR06-1994
Skills
- Associate Director for Education and Evaluation - V16 GRECC - currently supervise 10 personnel
- Clinical Services Manager - UAMS - CVICU/SICU/Trauma ICU - supervised 120 FTE
- Clinical Services Manager - UAMS - Three medical -surgical units - supervised 70 FTE
- National Center for Patient Safety (NCPS) T2 Master Team Trainer – October 2024
- Attended the Leadership Assessment Program (LAP II) funded by OPM – June 2024
- Attended Servant Leadership workshop 3/25/2024
- V16 HRD Cornerstones - June 2022
- Bystander Intervention Trainer – August 2021
- VHA Certified Mentor-Fellow Mentor Status 7/21/2016
Certification
- Nurse Executive, Advanced, American Nurses Credentialing Center, Initial certification 2/2013, Exp. Date 2/10/2028
- Arkansas RN License - Exp. Date 9/30/2026
- American Heart Association - BLS for Healthcare Providers - Exp. Date 05/2027
- End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC)-Core Curriculum Trainer since April 2023
- End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC)-Geriatric Curriculum Trainer since September 2023
- VHA Introduction to Health Care Data Analytics completed Fall 2016
- Resolve Through Sharing (RTS) Bereavement Coordinator Certification-2008
Publications
1. Willard MJ, Barone C, Beasley B, Brown L, de Gravelles P, Selig JP. Psychosocial Factors and Electronic Cigarette Use in the Military Population. J Addict Nurs. 2025 Jan-Mar 01;36(1):36-45. doi: 10.1097/JAN.0000000000000607.
2. Siaton BC, Hogans BB, Frey-Law LA, Brown LM, Herndon CM, Buenaver LF. Pain, comorbidities, and clinical decision-making: conceptualization, development, and pilot testing of the Pain in Aging, Educational Assessment of Need instrument. Front Pain Res (Lausanne). 2024 Feb 22;5:1254792. doi: 10.3389/fpain.2024.1254792.
3. Rhodes RL, Keller HE, Lensing S, Padala KP, Padala PR, Brown LM, Roberson PK, Sullivan DH. The influence of social determinants of health on post-discharge mortality of veterans who received care in a transitional care unit. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2023 Oct;71(10):3299-3303. doi: 10.1111/jgs.18480. Epub 2023 Jun 28.
4. Jones J, Barone CP, Brown LM, Wright PB, Mitchell A, Ray T. Perceptions of safety through the experiences of registered nurse family caregivers. J Int J Nurs & Healt Car Scie. 2023;3(7). Epub 2023 May 15.
5. Willard MJ, Barone C, Beasley B, Brown L, de Gravelles P, Selig JP. Psychosocial Factors and Electronic Cigarette Use in the Military Population. J Addict Nurs. 2025 Jan-Mar 01;36(1):36-45. doi: 10.1097/JAN.0000000000000607.
6. Brown LM, Gauss CH, Billings P, Minor L, Moore JT, Sawyer LM, Sparks D, Sullivan SC. Nurse Staffing and Veteran Outcomes in the Veterans Health Administration's Community Living Centers. J Nurs Care Qual. 2023 Oct-Dec 01;38(4):297-303. doi: 10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000700. Epub 2023 Feb 24.
7. Brown LM, Lensing SY, Braswell RA, Powell J, Brown RE, Sawyer LM, Padala PR, Haynes S, Swearengin S, St. Amour-Byrd S, Roberson PK, Sullivan DH. Smoking and ocular morbidities in older adult Veterans: A brief research report. Medsurg Nurs. 2023;32(1):51-56.
8. Griffith PS, Brown LM, Lensing SY, Nahata R, Padala PR, Snow L, Milholland K, Mullins M. Opioid Use Disorder: Treatment Outcomes in U.S. Veterans. J Addict Nurs. 2022 Oct-Dec 01;33(4):322-325. doi: 10.1097/JAN.0000000000000499.
9. Preston AM, Brown L, Padala KP, Padala PR. Veterans Affairs Health Care Provider Perceptions of Virtual Reality: Brief Exploratory Survey. Interact J Med Res. 2022 Sep 2;11(2):e38490. doi: 10.2196/38490.
10. Brown LM, Lensing SY, Sullivan SC, Odom TL, Moore JT, Billings P, Minor L. Evaluating the staffing methodology model in the veterans health administration's community living centers. Geriatr Nurs. 2022 May-Jun;45:188-192. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2022.04.007. Epub 2022 May 2.
11. Sawyer LM, Brown LM, Lensing SY, McFadden D, Bopp MM, Ferrier L, Sullivan DH. Rapid conversion of Tai Chi from face-to-face to virtual during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nurs Forum. 2022 May; 25(8):491-496. doi: 10.1111/nuf.12690
12. Padala PR, Rhodes RL, Brown LM, Padala KP. Celebrating the Greatest Generation During the Pandemic. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2021;1-3. doi:10.1111/jgs.17473
13. Faramawi MF, Delhey L, Abouelenein S, Brown LM, Delongchamp R. The relationship between insulin resistance and spatial QRS-T angle in American adults. Acta Cardiol Sin. 2021 July; 37(4) : 427-433. doi: 10.6515/ACS.202107_37(4).20210222A.
14. Brown LM, Sawyer LM, Lensing SY, Taylor T, Bopp MM, Ferrier I, Sullivan DH. An outpatient Tai Chi program: effects on Veterans’ functional outcomes. Nurs Forum. 2021; doi:10.1111/nuf.12532
15. Jones JL, Barone C, Brown LM, Wright P, Mitchell A, Ray T. From the Other Side of the Bed: Lived Experiences of Registered Nurses as Family Caregivers. J Nurs Care Qual. 2021 Jul-Sep 01;36(3):279-284. doi: 10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000516.
16. Tate LM, Brown LM, Lensing SY, Taylor T, Bopp MM, Ferrier I, Sullivan DH. Increasing the availability of Tai Chi to veterans through a training of trainers course. Nurs Forum. 2020 Apr;55(2):223-226. doi: 10.1111/nuf.12419. Epub 2019 Dec 5.
17. Brown LM, Lensing SY, Roberson PK, Bopp MM, Sullivan DH. Serum albumin as an independent predictor of mortality among older Veterans discharged from recuperative care. SM J Nutr Metab. 2019; 5(1): 1028.
18. Davidson ES, Mitchell A, Beverly C, Brown LM, Rettiganti M, Walden M, Wright P. Psychometric properties of the Authentic Leadership Inventory in the nursing profession. J Nurs Meas. 2018; 26(2). doi: 10.1891/1061-3749.26.2.364
19. Brown, L,Garner, K. Dementia care: Bursting to the bedside. GRECC Forum on Aging. Spring 2018; 11(1).
20. Burnett S, Brown L, Pettis DD, Jordan C, Pettus S. Implementation of an Interdisciplinary Communication Workgroup on an Acute Psychiatric Unit. Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2018 Aug;39(8):641-646. doi: 10.1080/01612840.2018.1445323. Epub 2018 Apr 12.
21. Cox Sullivan S, Norris MR, Brown LM, Scott KJ. Nurse manager perspective of staff participation in unit level shared governance. J Nurs Manag. 2017 Nov;25(8):624-631. doi: 10.1111/jonm.12500. Epub 2017 Aug 30.
22. Weatherly F, Jackson S., Thornton P, Brown LM, Moore D,…Lee J. Reducing surgery cancellation rates in a Veterans Healthcare Administration facility. OR Manager. 2017; 32(3), 22-23.
23. Brown LM. Identifying motivators, facilitators, and barriers to tobacco cessation in older adults-A qualitative study. International Journal of Nursing. 2015; 4(1), 1-15.
24. Brown LM. Tobacco myths: The older adult perspective. The Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 2015; 41(5), 9-13. doi: 10.3928/00989134-20150127-02
25. Brown LM. Tobacco cessation in older adults (PhD dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 10104). 2014.
26. Bryant K, Hambuchen J, Brown L, Bell A, Martin-Watson A, Rainey L. Nursing students as joint commission surveyors. Nurse Educ. 2012 Jan-Feb;37(1):8-9. doi: 10.1097/NNE.0b013e3182383302
27. Brown L, Middaugh D. Nurse hazing: a costly reality. Medsurg Nurs. 2009 Sep-Oct;18(5):305-7.
Presentations
1. Brown LM, Gauss CH, Billings P, Minor L, Moore JT, Sawyer LM, Sparks D, Sullivan SC. Staffing Methodology and Veteran outcomes in the Community Living Centers. 2024. (Presented at the GRECC Research/QI Conference, December 2024, Virtual Webinar).
2. Brown LM, Gauss CH, Billings P, Minor L, Moore JT, Sawyer LM, Sparks D, Sullivan SC. Nurse staffing and Veteran outcomes in the Veterans Health Administration’s Community Living Centers. 2024. (Presented at the Southern Nursing Research Society 2024 Conference, February 2024, Charlotte, NC).
3. Brown LM, Gauss CH, Billings P, Minor L, Moore JT, Sawyer LM, Sparks D, Sullivan SC. Nurse staffing and Veteran outcomes in the Veterans Health Administration’s Community Living Centers. 2023. (Presented at the Gerontological Society of America 2023 Conference, November 2023, Tampa, FL).
4. Phillips O, Brown LM. Age Friendly Health Systems – 4Ms. 2023. (Presented to CAVHS Surgery Service, April 2023, Virtual Conference).
5. Brown LM. Staffing Methodology and Veteran Outcomes in the Community Living Centers. 2023. (Presented to the National Staffing Methodology Committee, March 2023, Virtual Conference).
6. Brown LM. Staffing Methodology and Veteran Outcomes in the Community Living Centers. 2023. (Presented to the VACO Staffing Methodology Steering Committee, January 2023, Virtual Conference).
7. Brown LM, Lensing SY, Sullivan SC, Odom TL, Moore JT, Billings P, Minor L. Evaluating the Staffing Methodology Model in the Veterans Health Administration’s Community Living Centers. 2022. (Presented at the Gerontological Society of America 2022 Conference, November 2022, Indianapolis, IN).
8. Hogans B, Siaton B, Paul J, Katzel L, Frey-Law L, Brown L, Herndon C, Buenaver L. Pain in Aging: Educational Assessment of Need (PAEN) Opioid Diagnosis and Impacts on Pain Diagnosis in Older Adults. 2022. (Presented at the Gerontological Society of America 2022 Conference, November 2022, Indianapolis, IN).
9. Brown LM, Lensing SY, Sullivan SC, Odom TL, Moore JT, Billings P, Minor L. Evaluating the Staffing Methodology Model in the Veterans Health Administration’s Community Living Centers. 2022. (Presented at the Arkansas Nursing Research Day 2022 Conference, April 2022, Virtual Conference).
10. Brown LM, Lensing SY, Sullivan SC, Odom TL, Moore JT, Billings P, Minor L. Evaluating the Staffing Methodology Model in the Veterans Health Administration’s Community Living Centers. 2022. (Presented at the VISN 16 GRECC Geriatric and Quality Improvement Conference. March 2022. Virtual Conference.)
11. Brown LM, Lensing SY, Sullivan SC, Odom TL, Moore JT, Billings P, Minor L. Evaluating the Staffing Methodology Model in the Veterans Health Administration’s Community Living Centers. 2022. (Presented at the Southern Nursing Research Society 36th Annual Conference. February 2022. New Orleans, LA.)
12. Griffith PS, Brown LM, Lensing SY, Nahata R, Padala PR, Snow L, Milholland K, Mullins M., Rogers MB. Opioid Use Disorder: Treatment Outcomes in U.S. Veterans. 2021. (Presented at the Nursing Science 2021: 4thInternational Conference on Nursing Science & Practice. June 2021, Virtual Conference.)
13. Sullivan DH, Lensing SY, Bopp MM, Sawyer LT, Roberson PK, Rhodes RL, Brown LM, Nourani M, Steele AM. Use of RTLS to Obtain Accurate Estimates of Individuals’ Movement In-Hospital. J Am Geriatr Soc 69 (S1); S69, 2021. (Presented at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society, May 2021, Virtual Conference.)
14. Sullivan DH, Lensing SY, Bopp MM, Sawyer LT, Roberson PK, Rhodes RL, Brown LM, Nourani M, Steele AM. Use of RTLS to Obtain Accurate Estimates of Ambulation Distances of Individuals while in Hospital. J Am Geriatr Soc 69 (S1); S78 (A186), 2021. (Presented at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society, May 2021, Virtual Conference.)
15. Sawyer LM, Brown LM, Lensing SY, McFadden D, Bopp MM, Ferrier I, Sullivan DH. Outpatient Tai Chi: Effects on Veterans’ Functional Outcomes. 2021. (Presented at the GRECC National Webinar Series, March 2021-Virtual Webinar.)
16. Brown LM. Dementia vs. Delirium. 2020. (Presented at the Little Rock Critical Care Program, November 2020, Virtual Conference.)
17. Griffith PS, Brown LM, Lensing SY, Nahata R, Padala PR, Snow L, Milholland K, Mullins M, Rogers MB. Treatment Options for Veterans with Opioid Use Disorder. 2019. (Presented at the Advanced Practice Nurses of the Ozarks, November 2019, Branson, MO.)
18. Sawyer LM, Brown LM, Lensing SY, Taylor T, Bopp MM, Ferrier I, Sullivan DH. Increasing Availability of Tai Chi to Veterans Through a Train the Trainer Course. 2019. (Presented at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society, May 2019, Portland, OR.)
19. Brown LM, Lensing SY, Braswell RA, Powell J, Brown RE, Sawyer LM, Padala PR, Pipkins S, Swearengin S, St. Amour-Byrd S, Roberson PK, Sullivan DH. Smoking and Ocular Morbidities in Older Adult Veterans. 2019. (Presented at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society, May 2019, Portland, OR.)
20. Brown LM. Interactive Education: Bursting to the Bedside. 2019. (Presented at the 2019 Arkansas Nursing Research Conference, April 2019, Little Rock, AR.)
21. Sawyer LM, Brown LM, Lensing SY, Taylor T, Bopp MM, Ferrier I, Sullivan DH. Increasing Availability of Tai Chi to Veterans Through a Train the Trainer Course. 2019. (Presented at the 2019 Arkansas Nursing Research Conference, April 2019, Little Rock, AR.)
22. Brown LM, Lensing SY, Braswell RA, Powell J, Brown RE, Sawyer LM, Padala PR, Pipkins S, Swearengin S, St. Amour-Byrd S, Roberson PK, Sullivan DH. Smoking and Ocular Morbidities in Older Adult Veterans. 2019. (Presented at the Southern Nursing Research Society 33rd Annual Conference, February 2019, Orlando, FL.)
23. Brown LM. Smoking Cessation in Older Adults and Ask the Expert. 2018. (Presented at the VISN 16 GRECC National Webinar Series, November 2018, Virtual Webinar.)
24. Brown LM. Expert Panel Discussion: Overcoming Barriers to Using Results of Research
2018. (Presented at the Translating Research into Practice (TRIP) Evidence-Based Practice Forum 2018: Overcoming Barriers to Research Findings, November 2018, Little Rock, AR.)
25. Griffith PS, Brown LM, Lensing SY, Nahata R, Padala PR, Snow L, Milholland K, Mullins M., Rogers MB. Treatment Options for Veterans with Opioid Use Disorder. 2018. (Presented at the Translating Research into Practice (TRIP) Evidence-Based Practice Forum 2018: Overcoming Barriers to Research Findings, November 2018, Little Rock, AR.)
26. Brown LM, Lensing SY, Braswell RA, Powell J, Brown RE, Sawyer LM, Padala PR, Pipkins S, Swearengin S, St. Amour-Byrd S, Roberson PK, Sullivan DH. Smoking and Ocular Morbidities in Older Adult Veterans. 2018. (Presented at the Kappa Rho at Large Research Day, 2018: “Empowering Nursing Practice through Research”, April 2018, Conway, AR.)
27. Morton M, Brown LM. Patient/Staff Education to Impact HgbA1c in the Primary Care Clinic Setting. 2018. (Presented at the Kappa Rho at Large Research Day, 2018: “Empowering Nursing Practice through Research”, April 2018, Conway, AR.)
28. Brown LM, Garner K. Innovative Geriatric Outreach. 2018. (Presented at the UAMS Geriatric Grand Rounds, April 2018, Little Rock, AR.)
29. Brown LM, Garner K. Innovative Geriatric Outreach. 2018. (Presented at the VISN 16 GRECC Geriatric Research and Quality Improvement Conference at Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, April 2018, North Little Rock, AR.)
30. Brown LM. Interrelationships among Vitamin D, Serum Proteins, and Mortality in a Cohort of Older Veterans. 2018. (Presented at the Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center/Associate Director for Research National Call, March 2018, Virtual.)
31. Brown LM, Taylor T. Dementia Care: Bursting to the Bedside. 2017. (Presented at the Evidence-Based Practice Forum 2017: Translating Research into Practice (TRIP), November 2017, Little Rock, AR.)
32. Morton M, Brown LM. Patient/Staff Education to Impact HgbA1c in the Primary Care Clinic Setting. 2017. (Presented at the Evidence-Based Practice Forum 2017: Translating Research into Practice (TRIP), November 2017, Little Rock, AR.)
33. Turner T, Brown LM. The Unknown Effects of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems. 2017. (Presented at the Arkansas Nurses Association 104th Annual ARNA Convention, November 2017, Little Rock, AR.)
34. McKenzie TJ, Brown, LM. The Use of a Standardized Hand-Off: How It Benefits the Patient. 2017. (Presented at the Arkansas Nurses Association 104thAnnual ARNA Convention, November 2017, Little Rock, AR.)
35. Morton M, Brown LM. Patient/Staff Education to Impact HgbA1c in the Primary Care Clinic Setting. 2017. (Presented at the Arkansas Nurses Association 104thAnnual ARNA Convention, November 2017, Little Rock, AR.)
36. Roy B, Brown LM. Improving the Acceptance of Advance Directives. 2017. (Presented at the 24th Annual Evidence-Based Practice Conference, April 2017, Coralville, IA.)
37. Foster S, Brown LM. Identifying Leadership Competencies in Nurse Supervisor Applicants. 2017. (Presented at the Arkansas Nursing Research Day Conference, April 2017, Little Rock, AR.)
38. Roy B, Brown LM. Improving the Acceptance of Advance Directives. 2017. (Presented at the Arkansas Nursing Research Day Conference, April 2017, Little Rock, AR.)
39. Sullivan SC, Norris MR, Brown LM, Scott KJ. Nurse Manager Perspective of Staff Participation in Unit Level Shared Governance. 2017. (Presented at the 31stAnnual Southern Nursing Research Society conference, February 2017, Dallas, TX.)
40. Bass B, Hobbs A, Brown LM. Home Telehealth Response Rate Project. 2016. (Presented at the Evidence-Based Practice Forum 2016: Translating Research into Practice (TRIP), November 2016, Little Rock, AR.)
41. Wallis E, Brown LM. Aromatherapy. 2016. (Presented at the Evidence-Based Practice Forum 2016: Translating Research into Practice (TRIP), November 2016, Little Rock, AR.)
42. Payne R, Brown LM. Improving Documentation of Oral Care in the Acute Care Setting. 2016. (Presented at the Evidence-Based Practice Forum 2016: Translating Research into Practice (TRIP), November 2016, Little Rock, AR.)
43. Berry S, Brown LM. Therapeutic Warming: How it Improves Surgical Patient Outcomes. 2016. (Presented at the Evidence-Based Practice Forum 2016: Translating Research into Practice (TRIP), November 2016, Little Rock, AR.)
44. Foster S, Brown LM. Identifying Leadership Competencies in Nurse Supervisor Applicants. 2016. (Presented at the Evidence-Based Practice Forum 2016: Translating Research into Practice (TRIP), November 2016, Little Rock, AR.)
45. Sullivan SC, Norris MR, Brown LM, Scott KJ. Nurse Manager Perspective of Staff Participation in Unit Level Shared Governance. 2016. (Presented at the Arkansas Nurses Association 103rd Annual Convention: “Culture of Safety” It Starts with You, October 2016, Hot Springs, AR.)
46. Wisemon L, Brown LM. Anemia Management Protocol for Hemodialysis Patients: An EBP Implementation Project. 2016. (Presented at the NE/ADPCS National VHA Conference, May 2016, Virtual Conference.)
47. Weatherly F, Brown LM. Improving Operating Room Utilization to Increase Access in a Veterans Healthcare Administration Facility. 2016. (Presented at the NE/ADPCS National VHA Conference, May 2016, Virtual Conference.)
48. Wisemon L, Brown LM. Anemia Management Protocol for Hemodialysis Patients: An EBP Implementation Project. 2016. (Presented at the 23rd Annual Evidence-Based Practice Conference, April 2016, Coralville, IA.)
49. Weatherly F, Brown LM. Improving Operating Room Utilization to Increase Access in a Veterans Healthcare Administration Facility. 2016. (Presented at Nursing Research Day 2016, April 2016, Little Rock, AR.)
50. Wisemon L, Brown LM. Anemia Management Protocol for Hemodialysis Patients: An EBP Implementation Project. 2016. (Presented at Nursing Research Day 2016, April 2016, Little Rock, AR.)
51. Sullivan SC, Norris MR, Brown LM, Scott KJ. Nurse Manager Perspective of Staff Participation in Unit Level Shared Governance. 2016. (Presented at Nursing Research Day 2016, April 2016, Little Rock, AR.)
52. Brown LM. Why Research? 2016. (Presented at the Arkansas Nurses Association monthly meeting, April 2016, Little Rock, AR.)
53. Brown LM. Smoking Cessation in Older Adults. 2016. (Presented at the Arkansas Gerontological Society-2016 Spring Conference, March 2016, Little Rock, AR.)
54. Brown LM. Tobacco Use and Cessation: A Guide for Psychiatric Nurses. 2015. (Presented at the American Psychiatric Nurses Association-Arkansas Chapter 2ndAnnual State Conference: Mental Health Nursing: A Common Thread across Specialties, November 2015, Little Rock, AR.)
55. Brown LM. Veterans: What Nurses Need to Know. 2015. (Presented at the Arkansas Nurses Association monthly meeting, November 2015, Little Rock, AR.)
56. Brown LM. Military Sexual Trauma: Healthcare Provider Knowledge and Training Leads to Better Outcomes. 2015. (Presented at the Arkansas Nurses Association 102nd Annual ARNA Convention, October 2015, Little Rock, AR.)
57. Brown LM. Tobacco Cessation: A Guide for Providers. 2015. (Presented at the 9thAnnual APRN State Conference, August 2015, Little Rock, AR.)
58. Brown LM. Intra/Interdepartmental Communication. 2015. (Presented for online learning for the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, available July 2015, Online Learning Module.)
59. Brown LM. Tobacco Cessation: The Patient Perspective. 2015. (Presented at the Nursing Research Conference 2015, April 2015, Little Rock, AR.)
60. Effrein B, Brown LM. Decreasing Length of Stay in Veterans Undergoing a Primary Total Joint Procedure with the Total Joint Academy Pre-Operative Educational Class. 2015. (Presented at the Nursing Research Conference 2015, April 2015, Little Rock, AR.)
61. Gross P, Stanley C, Brown LM. Improving/Meeting Nutritional Needs of Critically Ill Patients-An Evidence-Based Approach. 2015. (Presented at the 22ndAnnual Evidence-Based Practice Conference, April 2015, Coralville, IA.)
62. Effrein B, Brown LM. Decreasing Length of Stay in Veterans Undergoing a Primary Total Joint Procedure with the Total Joint Academy Pre-Operative Educational Class. 2015. (Presented at the Partners in Quality: Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement Conference, April 2015, Oklahoma City, OK.)
63. Brown LM. Tobacco Cessation: The Patient Perspective. 2014. (Presented at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Geriatric Grand Rounds, September 2014, Little Rock, AR.)
64. Brown LM. Tobacco Cessation: The Patient Perspective. 2014. (Presented at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences ONE Team Teleconference, September 2014, Virtual Conference.)
65. Brown LM. Tobacco Cessation: The Patient Perspective. 2014. (Presented at the Arkansas Nurses Association monthly conference, September 2014, Little Rock, AR.)
66. Brown LM. Tobacco Cessation: The Patient Perspective. 2014. (Presented at the Connecting Across Professions, August 2014, Interprofessional Teleconference.)
67. Brown LM. Tobacco Cessation in Older Adults: A Qualitative Study. 2014. (Presented at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Student Research Day, May 2014, Little Rock, AR.)
68. Brown LM. Tobacco Cessation in Older Adults: A Qualitative Study. 2014. (Presented at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Research Day, April 2014, Little Rock, AR.)
69. Brown LM. Tobacco Cessation in Older Adults: A Qualitative Study. 2014. (Presented at the Southern Nursing Research Society Conference, February 2014, San Antonio, TX
70. Brown LM. Tobacco Cessation in Older Adults: A Pilot Study. 2013. (Presented in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Mezzanine EDII, December 2013, Little Rock, AR.)
71. Brown LM. Evidenced Based Practice in Nursing. 2013. (Presented at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Research Day, April 2013, Little Rock, AR.)
72. Brown LM, Kennedy R. A Qualitative Look at a Quantitative Course. 2013. (Presented at the Southern Nursing Research Society Conference, February 2013, Little Rock, AR.)
73. Brown LM. Tobacco Cessation in Older Adults: A Pilot Study. 2012. (Presented at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Research Day, April 2012, Little Rock, AR.)
74. Brown LM. Tobacco Cessation in Older Adults: A Pilot Study. 2012. (Presented at the Southern Nursing Research Society Conference, February 2012, New Orleans, LA.)
75. Bryant K, Hambuchen J, Brown LM, Bell A, Martin-Watson A. Nursing Students as Joint Commission Surveyors: An Opportunity for Hands on Education. 2011. (Presented at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Research Day, April 2011, Little Rock, AR.)
76. Bryant K, Hambuchen J, Brown LM. Mock Code Simulation: Baccalaureate Nursing Student Experiences. 2011. (Presented at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Research Day, April 2011, Little Rock, AR.)
Awards
2024 I CARE – VA Core Values recognition for suicide prevention
2020 GRECC Clinical Star October 2020
2018 CAVHS and GRECC Team of the month for April 2018 for promoting Relevance, Visibility, Innovation, Integration, and Balance
2018 Great 100 Nurses of Arkansas Honoree
2015 Recipient of the Eric A. Hodges Best Dissertation Award
2013 Recipient Dr. Eloise Fields Scholarship
2011 UAMS Clinical Instructor of the Year
2010 Recipient Dr. Carolyn Cason Scholarship
1994 Induction Sigma Theta Tau International, Gamma Xi Chapter
Professional Organizations
Sigma Theta Tau International - #0209639 Exp. 10/31/2025
- Gamma Xi Chapter-Membership Chair 2010-2012
Southern Nursing Research Society - #4615 Exp. 8/31/2025
Arkansas Center for Nursing 2022-Present
American Nurses Association/ARNA-#02669861 Exp. 9/30/2025
- Arkansas Nursing Research Alliance-President 2015-2017
Timeline
Associate Director for Education and Evaluation
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
08.2017 - Current
Adjunct Professor
University of Arkansas at Little Rock - CON
05.2016 - Current
Associate Nurse Executive for Research
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
01.2015 - 08.2017
Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS
05.2013 - 01.2015
Adjunct Professor
University of Central Arkansas, CON
08.2012 - 05.2013
Clinical Services Manager
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS
07.2011 - 05.2013
Clinical Instructor
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS
08.2010 - 07.2011
Clinical Services Manager
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS
10.2006 - 08.2010
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS
01.2004 - 05.2004
Float Pool RN
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS
02.2001 - 10.2006
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Saline Memorial Hospital
06.2000 - 02.2001
RN
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS
06.1994 - 06.2000
CNA
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS
06.1993 - 06.1994
Ph.D. - Nursing Science
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
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