LAURA HIBSMAN
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 24 years of diverse experience in inpatient and outpatient care, complemented by a strong foundation in sales and management. Consistently achieves exceptional patient outcomes while enhancing team performance and operational efficiency. Skilled in fostering collaboration and driving organizational success. Aiming to leverage extensive clinical expertise and leadership abilities within a forward-thinking Medical Device organization.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Infusion RN
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
Gilbert, AZ
10.2023 - Current
- Deliver safe and efficient care to oncology patients requiring chemotherapy or immunotherapy infusions.
- Identify, assess, and manage hypersensitivity reactions to infusion medications.
- Function as an advocate for patients by escalating concerns and potential side effects to the provider and medical team.
- Facilitated infusion RN education for new chemotherapy drugs with pharmacists and physicians.
Therapy Development Specialist
Penumbra
Phoenix, AZ
09.2021 - Current
- Worked collaboratively with 4 Regional Managers and 20 Territory Managers to devise a strategic plan for education and program development.
- Drove physician education and therapy awareness for VTE patients who are appropriate for advanced intervention with mechanical thrombectomy in close to 20 accounts across Arizona, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Diego, and Northern California.
- Supported numerous physicians and administrators to devise protocols and develop VTE care paths to efficiently diagnose and treat VTE patients.
- Identified and developed Pulmonology care path KOL and facilitated education platforms.
RN Clinical Liaison
Optum Infusion Pharmacy
Tucson, AZ
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Provided clinical education and managed marketing services to all seven Tucson-area hospitals and physician referral sources.
- Assessed and coordinated, in partnership with case managers and discharge planners, antibiotic therapy for home infusion.
- Provided patient and caregiver training on therapy, monitoring, and side effects; demonstrated the procedure for administering therapy in the home, with a return demonstration from the patient or caregiver.
- Maintained and nurtured facility customer relationships, and provided responsive customer service with assigned accounts.
- Conducted in-services and continuing education programs for referral sources and/or their support staff, and partners with the Regional Sales Director on presentations to current and potential accounts.
Infusion RN/Charge RN
Banner Cancer Center
Tucson, AZ
07.2017 - 02.2021
- Functioned in a leadership role as Charge RN, responsible for determining assignments based on acuity and RN skill level.
- Responsible for de-escalating challenging patient situations, providing validation, and resolving concerns to support patient satisfaction.
- Oversaw the daily operations of Oncology infusion clinic, managing the workflow for an average of 150 patients per day to ensure efficiency and high-quality care.
Staff Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
Palo Alto, CA
01.2016 - 07.2017
Travel Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
Palo Alto, CA
04.2015 - 01.2016
Assistant Department Administer - Hematology Oncology, BMT, Infectious Disease and Infusion
Kaiser Los Angeles Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
11.2013 - 03.2015
- Supervised daily operations and service delivery for four ambulatory clinics at the largest Kaiser campus in Southern California.
- Served as a patient advocate, effectively addressing and resolving patient care path issues.
- Collaborated with physician departmental chiefs and nursing leadership to establish optimal patient services and streamline the department's daily operations.
- Assisted in managing and resolving issues related to human resources, labor relations, employee relations, departmental safety, and risk management issues.
Staff Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Kaiser Los Angeles Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
01.2011 - 11.2013
Staff Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Kaiser Los Angeles Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
06.2009 - 01.2011
Regional Director- West Coast
Medi Zone
Los Angeles, CA
06.2008 - 03.2009
- Managed communication of procedural changes across all five corporate locations, ensuring consistency and clarity in implementation.
- Led office remodels, designed and implemented a secure pharmacy for medication distribution, and provided comprehensive training and ongoing support to staff at eleven franchise locations across Northern and Southern California, and Arizona.
- Developed and executed strategies to achieve patient enrollment and retention objectives, driving sustained growth and engagement.
- Conducted interviews, facilitated hiring processes, and evaluated employee performance for five corporate locations.
District Manager
Medi Zone
Los Angeles, CA
07.2007 - 06.2008
- Responsible for the management of Center Directors, Physicians, and Nurse Practitioners for the Encino and Beverly Hills locations.
- Led and inspired a team of 10 staff members, fostering collaboration and accountability to build a high-performing district team.
- Coordinated smooth expansion of three district operations, including building and deploying strategic and tactical plans for business growth.
Center Director
Medi Zone
Los Angeles, CA
02.2006 - 07.2007
- Responsible for the daily operational procedures of a physician-supervised weight loss and wellness center.
- Enhanced employee morale and maintained a low turnover rate with targeted recruitment and development strategies.
- Implemented new marketing strategies and improved customer service management approaches to boost company revenue.
Travel Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
RN Network
Southern California, CA
03.2003 - 02.2006
Staff Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Sunrise Children's Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
03.2001 - 03.2003
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.2000
Skills
- Demonstrated Leadership
- Achievement-Oriented
- Initiative-Driven Professional
- Collaborative Partnership Management
- Resource mobilization
- Impact assessment
- Organizational development
- Training facilitation
Certification
- Pediatric CCRN, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Inactive
- OCN, Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation, Inactive
Timeline
Infusion RN
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
10.2023 - Current
Therapy Development Specialist
Penumbra
09.2021 - Current
RN Clinical Liaison
Optum Infusion Pharmacy
02.2021 - 09.2021
Infusion RN/Charge RN
Banner Cancer Center
07.2017 - 02.2021
Staff Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
01.2016 - 07.2017
Travel Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
04.2015 - 01.2016
Assistant Department Administer - Hematology Oncology, BMT, Infectious Disease and Infusion
Kaiser Los Angeles Medical Center
11.2013 - 03.2015
Staff Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Kaiser Los Angeles Medical Center
01.2011 - 11.2013
Staff Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Kaiser Los Angeles Medical Center
06.2009 - 01.2011
Regional Director- West Coast
Medi Zone
06.2008 - 03.2009
District Manager
Medi Zone
07.2007 - 06.2008
Center Director
Medi Zone
02.2006 - 07.2007
Travel Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
RN Network
03.2003 - 02.2006
Staff Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Sunrise Children's Hospital
03.2001 - 03.2003
- Pediatric CCRN, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Inactive
- OCN, Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation, Inactive
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University
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