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Laura Branton

Spruce Pine,USA

Summary

Nursing leader with extensive experience across diverse healthcare environments, specializing in care coordination and individualized care planning. Demonstrated success in improving patient outcomes through effective multidisciplinary collaboration and problem-solving. Strong commitment to regulatory compliance and delivery of compassionate, patient-centered care.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Care Management Lead

Mountain Community Health Partnership
Bakersville, NC
06.2022 - Current
  • Directed team of RN Care Managers and Care Coordinators in delivering coordinated care management services.
  • Conducted comprehensive Social Determinants of Health and nursing assessments to formulate individualized care plans.
  • Developed and implemented procedures to enhance care coordination and meet community needs.
  • Collaborated with multiple payor sources and providers to ensure compliance and quality of care.

Hospice Nurse Case Manager

MSA- Medi Home Health and Hospice
Newland, NC
02.2021 - 06.2022
  • Delivered nursing care to patients at end of life and their families.
  • Conducted detailed physical, psychosocial, and home assessments for hospice admission.
  • Supervised all aspects of medical, psychosocial, and spiritual care for patients and families.
  • Provided compassionate support and skilled referrals for resources during death process.

Staff Behavioral Health Nurse

State of NC Department of Health and Human Services
Morganton, NC
07.2020 - 01.2021
  • Delivered compassionate medical and psychiatric nursing services to acute and chronically mentally ill clients while adhering to state and federal regulations.
  • Supervised unlicensed staff within nursing unit to ensure compliance with best practices.
  • Monitored effectiveness and side effects of prescribed psychotropic medications in patients.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive patient care tailored to individual needs.
  • Devised and coordinated personalized care plans to address specific patient requirements.

Charge Nurse

Blue Ridge Regional Medical Center
Spruce Pine, NC
01.2020 - 06.2020
  • Supervised night shift nursing staff in emergency department to ensure optimal patient care.
  • Delivered compassionate nursing assessments and interventions for patients facing emergent conditions.
  • Directed unit staff to maintain high standards of care during COVID pandemic challenges.
  • Delegated tasks among staff based on individual qualifications and expertise.

Lead/Charge Nurse

State of NC Department of Public Safety
Spruce Pine, NC
06.2019 - 01.2020
  • Supervised staff nurses to ensure safe, effective nursing coverage and optimal patient care.
  • Developed and refined nursing processes while ensuring compliance with state policies and procedures.
  • Administered nursing services to incarcerated individuals, including health education and medical triage.
  • Executed emergency response protocols and managed medication administration and wound care.

Detox/Crisis Nurse

Residential Treatment Services of Alamance
Burlington, NC
08.2018 - 02.2019
  • Assessed individuals with substance use disorders for suitability of non-hospital medical detox services.
  • Evaluated mental health crises to determine appropriate levels of necessary treatment.
  • Monitored clients in center for withdrawal symptoms and administered required interventions.
  • Delivered addiction education and psycho-social support while facilitating referrals.

Remote Telephone Triage Nurse

AxisPoint Health
Westminster, CO
01.2017 - 04.2018
  • Executed thorough evaluations of callers requesting nursing advice, facilitating timely referrals to appropriate care.
  • Maintained strict adherence to HIPAA regulations during assessment and documentation processes.
  • Prioritized customer service while addressing client-specific requirements from insurance providers.
  • Focused on safe assessment practices to enhance overall efficiency in care delivery.

Ambulatory Care Nurse

Lakeside Family Physicians, Novant Healthcare
Cornelius, NC
03.2015 - 08.2016
  • Executed comprehensive telephone and in-person triage, medication reconciliation, and patient assessments.
  • Performed laboratory tests to support accurate condition detection and diagnosis.
  • Delivered nursing interventions and provided patient education to enhance care quality.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure exceptional service delivery.
  • Participated on Leadership Team during 2015-2016, contributing to strategic initiatives.

Critical Care Staff Nurse

Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
Mooresville, NC
03.2014 - 10.2014
  • Provide skilled nursing care to critically ill patients in a comprehensive medical intensive care unit.
  • Utilize strong patient advocacy and communication skills to coordinate care within a multidisciplinary team and coordinate palliative and end of life care as appropriate.
  • Serve as CCU representative on Patient Safety Committee Member and as Skin Care Champion.

Critical Care Staff Nurse

CaroMont Regional Medical Center
Gastonia, NC
02.2013 - 03.2014
  • Delivered skilled nursing care to critically ill patients with diverse treatment protocols, including cardiac and respiratory needs.
  • Coordinated multidisciplinary care among specialists and hospital staff to ensure comprehensive patient-centered outcomes.
  • Served as Unit Charge Nurse on a rotating basis, overseeing unit operations and staff management.
  • Mentored graduating ADN students as a Volunteer Preceptor, enhancing their clinical skills and knowledge.

Intensive Care Nurse

Davis Regional Medical Center
Statesville, NC
03.2012 - 10.2012
  • Provide skilled nursing care to critically ill patients in a general medical intensive care unit.
  • Utilize strong patient advocacy and communication skills to coordinate care between multiple specialists and coordinate end of life care as necessary.
  • Work as RN Team leader for Code Blue and Rapid Response teams.

Staff Nurse

Forsyth Medical Center
Winston-Salem, NC
03.2011 - 03.2012
  • Coordinated care with physicians and clinical staff to prepare for treatment interventions.
  • Assessed patients to evaluate physical conditions, health statuses, and needs.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to establish and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications while monitoring patient reactions.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL
06.2014

Associate Degree - Nursing

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
Concord, NC
12.2010

Associate of Arts -

St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL
07.1991

Skills

  • Care coordination
  • Patient assessment
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Problem resolution
  • Self-direction
  • Analytical thinking
  • Individualized care planning
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Medication management
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Crisis intervention
  • Patient education
  • Team leadership

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, North Carolina, 243764, 12/31/26
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, 07/31/25

Affiliations

  • Represented MCHP at Aledade State-wide conference 2024
  • Represented MCHP at Regional Healthy Opportunities Program meeting 2024

Timeline

Care Management Lead

Mountain Community Health Partnership
06.2022 - Current

Hospice Nurse Case Manager

MSA- Medi Home Health and Hospice
02.2021 - 06.2022

Staff Behavioral Health Nurse

State of NC Department of Health and Human Services
07.2020 - 01.2021

Charge Nurse

Blue Ridge Regional Medical Center
01.2020 - 06.2020

Lead/Charge Nurse

State of NC Department of Public Safety
06.2019 - 01.2020

Detox/Crisis Nurse

Residential Treatment Services of Alamance
08.2018 - 02.2019

Remote Telephone Triage Nurse

AxisPoint Health
01.2017 - 04.2018

Ambulatory Care Nurse

Lakeside Family Physicians, Novant Healthcare
03.2015 - 08.2016

Critical Care Staff Nurse

Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
03.2014 - 10.2014

Critical Care Staff Nurse

CaroMont Regional Medical Center
02.2013 - 03.2014

Intensive Care Nurse

Davis Regional Medical Center
03.2012 - 10.2012

Staff Nurse

Forsyth Medical Center
03.2011 - 03.2012

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Jacksonville University

Associate Degree - Nursing

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences

Associate of Arts -

St. Petersburg College

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