Laura Hish

Leads all staff and patient education within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Newborn Nursery.

Teaches NRP, STABLE and Prenatal classes.

Coordinates all new hire education and orientation.

Coordinates the schedule of all staffing for Newborn Nursery and NICU.

Commissioned grants to create the Safe Babies Program.

• Contributed significantly to the development of facility-wide policies and procedures
• Led initiatives focused on improving workplace culture by fostering teamwork, collaboration, and mutual respect among nursing staff members.
• Facilitated open communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure a collaborative approach to treatment planning and decisionmaking.
• Conducted research projects to identify best practices in nursing care delivery, contributing to the advancement of the profession.
• Served as a mentor for new nursing staff, promoting professional growth and enhancing overall team effectiveness.
• Championed ongoing professional development opportunities for members of the nursing team, fostering a shared commitment to excellence in clinical practice.

• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
• Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
• Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
• Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
• Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
• Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.