Laura Bauer
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Dynamic nursing leader with extensive experience at Ovation Jewish Home, excelling in quality improvement. Proven track record in policy development and multidisciplinary collaboration, enhancing patient outcomes and staff performance. Strong critical thinking and relationship-building skills drive effective healthcare operations and compliance with state and federal regulations.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Ovation Jewish Home
03.2021 - 08.2025
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Oversaw and approved hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored professional development opportunities.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Led quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing clinical outcomes through data-driven analysis and targeted interventions.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Performed weekly Wound Rounds with Physician and completed weekly documentation
- Designed Assessment Forms in Electronic Medical Records system for various departments.
- Assisted with Nursing support for start up of new 16 bed CBRF Memory Care Unit.
- Assisted with Medication Order Entry in eMAR, Monthly Medication Order Reconciliation, Nursing Assessments, and ISP review in CBRF
Interim Director of Nursing
Ovation Jewish Home
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Refer to above
- Developed Policies and Procedures relative to COVID-19 Pandemic
- Highly involved in Infection Prevention and Control during COVID-19 Pandemic
Assistant Director of Nursing
Ovation Jewish Home
11.2016 - 01.2020
- Led and revised the Infection Prevention and Control Program as the Infection Preventionist
- Led and revised the Wound Care Program as WCC Nurse
- Led weekly Wound Rounds and implemented Physician Wound Rounding to Wound Team
- Developed and updated policies and procedures (Infection Prevention and Control and Wound Care), maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
Nurse Manager
Ovation Jewish Home
02.2000 - 11.2016
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Fostered open communication among nurses through regular team meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decisionmaking.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
- Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Assisted in relocation for 160 residents during renovation and return to facility after renovation completed
RN Staff Nurse
Ovation Jewish Home
01.1995 - 02.2000
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Implemented effective time-management strategies to optimize productivity while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Managed complex wound care cases using advanced skills in assessment, dressing application, and infection control measures.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a more cohesive and efficient team environment.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI12-1993
Skills
- Nurse education and training
- Leadership and guidance
- Quality improvement
- Strong work ethic
- Professional development
- Process improvements
- Policies compliance enforcement
- Clinical resources management
- Healthcare regulations compliance
- Clinical operations management
- Long-term care
- Critical thinking
- Relationship building
- Policy development
- Documentation and reporting
- Issue resolution
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- Certified Wound Care Certification
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Ovation Jewish Home
03.2021 - 08.2025
Interim Director of Nursing
Ovation Jewish Home
01.2020 - 03.2021
Assistant Director of Nursing
Ovation Jewish Home
11.2016 - 01.2020
Nurse Manager
Ovation Jewish Home
02.2000 - 11.2016
RN Staff Nurse
Ovation Jewish Home
01.1995 - 02.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
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