Laura Brown
Orion,IL
Summary
A seasoned Maternal Child Lead Nurse at UnityPoint Hospital, I excel in care coordination and compassionate care, demonstrating clinical leadership that has significantly enhanced patient and staff outcomes. My expertise in nursing and staff development, backed by a history of fostering teamwork, has propelled efficiency and improved interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maternal Child Lead Nurse
UnityPoint Hospital
09.2016 - Current
- Advocated for the needs of both patients and nursing staff, leading to improved working conditions and better overall outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless coordination of patient care.
- Oversaw the successful integration of advanced technology systems into daily workflows, increasing efficiency within the unit without compromising quality standards.
- Served as a valued liaison between medical staff members from various disciplines, improving interdisciplinary communication and collaboration efforts.
- Championed continuous learning opportunities for staff members through workshops and training sessions, contributing to heightened levels of competency among colleagues.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a supportive and educational atmosphere for growth and development.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
RN, Mother Baby
UnityPoint Hospital
02.2016 - 09.2016
- 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.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Office Manager
Rock Valley Obstetrics & Gynecology
04.2005 - 02.2016
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
- Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
- Developed comprehensive policy manuals outlining procedures and guidelines, contributing to a well-organized workplace culture.
- Implemented comprehensive training program for new hires, improving their integration into team and productivity.
- Developed and enforced office policies that aligned with company values and regulatory requirements, maintaining compliance.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Brought NST testing to the office setting.
- Implemented EMR and Meaningful Use while training staff and Physicians
RN, Labor & Delivery
UnityPoint Hospital
04.1987 - 02.2013
- 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.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
RN
Rock Valley Obstetrics & Gynecology
04.1995 - 04.2005
- 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.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Collaborated with Physicians to implement a laboratory in the office.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing
Moline, IL04.1983
Skills
- Care Coordination
- Ethical Practice
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical Leadership
- Nursing Expertise
- Staff Development
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
CPR
ACLS
Timeline
Maternal Child Lead Nurse
UnityPoint Hospital
09.2016 - Current
RN, Mother Baby
UnityPoint Hospital
02.2016 - 09.2016
Office Manager
Rock Valley Obstetrics & Gynecology
04.2005 - 02.2016
RN
Rock Valley Obstetrics & Gynecology
04.1995 - 04.2005
RN, Labor & Delivery
UnityPoint Hospital
04.1987 - 02.2013
No Degree - Nursing
Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing
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