LAURA BEYNON
Lutherville,MD
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with nearly 30 years in academic medicine, perioperative nursing, patient advocacy, and healthcare navigation. Improved patient experiences, mentored nursing staff, and optimized clinical workflows through effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Combines bedside expertise with systems-level thinking to enhance patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.
Overview
1
1
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Healthcare Advocate, Registered Nurse (Remote, Part-Time)
Solace Health
11.2025 - Current
- Partner with Medicare beneficiaries to navigate complex healthcare systems while improving access to care and reducing barriers to medically necessary services.
- Advocate for timely access to medically necessary care.
- Assisted patients in navigating Medicare benefits, insurance appeals, prior authorizations, and healthcare systems to enhance access to care.
- Coordinate care among physicians, specialists, hospitals, pharmacies, home health agencies, and community organizations.
- Connected patients with durable medical equipment, transportation, financial assistance programs, and community resources to facilitate comprehensive support.
- Built trusted relationships and empowered patients to make informed healthcare decisions, fostering patient autonomy and engagement.
Registered Nurse – Preoperative & PACU
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
09.2020 - Current
- Provides comprehensive preoperative and post-anesthesia nursing care within one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams that support approximately 80 surgical procedures each day.
- Delivered safe, evidence-based care for diverse surgical patients, ensuring adherence to best practices and protocols.
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure seamless perioperative care.
- Advocate for patient safety, quality outcomes, and exceptional patient experiences.
- Serve as a Registered Nurse Preceptor, mentoring and onboarding 10–12 newly hired Registered Nurses and supporting their successful transition into practice.
- Acted as a resource for staff needing assistance with difficult peripheral IV access in the department.
- Honored with two DAISY Award nominations for compassionate nursing care and clinical excellence.
Independent Health & Wellness Consultant
Isagenix International
07.2013 - 09.2020
- Owned and operated independent wellness business, prioritizing client education and coaching to foster lasting relationships and drive business growth while leveraging clinical nursing expertise.
- Conducted workshops on nutrition and fitness to promote healthy lifestyles.
- Collaborated with team members to develop strategies that increased client engagement and improved retention rates.
Registered Nurse
Chesapeake Medical Staffing
06.2004 - 10.2006
- Provided comprehensive nursing care in various healthcare settings, enhancing patient well-being.
- Worked closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes.
- Adjusted swiftly to new clinical environments, ensuring consistent high standards of patient care.
Travel Registered Nurse
American Mobile Healthcare
07.2000 - 06.2004
- Provided patient-centered nursing care across diverse hospital systems, enhancing patient satisfaction and outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient management plans.
- Adapted quickly to new healthcare teams, utilizing critical thinking to address patient needs effectively.
- Provided patient care in diverse clinical settings across various healthcare facilities.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and guidelines.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit and PICU
Sacred Heart Pediatrics
Pensacola
06.1996 - 07.2000
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in diverse healthcare settings.
- Delivered comprehensive outpatient pediatric nursing care, ensuring patient comfort and recovery.
- Educated patients and families on post-treatment care and health management strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated families on disease prevention, treatment plans, and health promotion, enhancing family engagement in health care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FLSkills
- Patient Advocacy
- Care Management
- Care Coordination
- Healthcare Navigation
- Medicare Navigation
- Insurance Appeals
- Prior Authorizations
- Clinical Operations
- Clinical Documentation
- Clinical Documentation Systems
- Telehealth Platforms
- Workflow Optimization
- Process Improvement
- Quality Improvement
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Epic EMR
- Patient Education
Certification
- Maryland Compact Registered Nurse License
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Professional Highlights
- Nearly 30 years of progressive nursing experience
- Registered Nurse, The Johns Hopkins Hospital
- Epic Super User
- Registered Nurse Preceptor
- Mentored and onboarded 10–12 Registered Nurses
- Two-time DAISY Award nominee
- Zone Nursing implementation leader
- Remote RN Healthcare Advocate
- Department resource for difficult peripheral IV access
- Extensive multidisciplinary team collaboration
Personal Information
- Nearly 30 years of progressive nursing experience
- Registered Nurse, The Johns Hopkins Hospital
- Epic Super User
- Registered Nurse Preceptor
- Mentored and onboarded 10–12 Registered Nurses
- Two-time DAISY Award nominee
- Zone Nursing implementation leader
- Remote RN Healthcare Advocate
- Department resource for difficult peripheral IV access
- Extensive multidisciplinary team collaboration
Timeline
Healthcare Advocate, Registered Nurse (Remote, Part-Time)
Solace Health
11.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse – Preoperative & PACU
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
09.2020 - Current
Independent Health & Wellness Consultant
Isagenix International
07.2013 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse
Chesapeake Medical Staffing
06.2004 - 10.2006
Travel Registered Nurse
American Mobile Healthcare
07.2000 - 06.2004
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit and PICU
Sacred Heart Pediatrics
06.1996 - 07.2000
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pensacola State College