Laura Krubinski
Alabaster,AL
Summary
Proven leader in healthcare delivery, I leveraged clinical leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration at UAB Hospital to enhance patient care quality. Skilled in staff development and ethical practice, I drove process improvements and fostered a positive work environment, significantly improving patient satisfaction and staff performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager
UAB Hospital
05.2011 - Current
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members by employing effective communication techniques and seeking mutually beneficial solutions when issues arose.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development opportunities.
- Managed scheduling to ensure optimal coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for staff members.
- Developed departmental goals and objectives to improve satisfactory rating with patients.
- Collaborated with other departments to streamline processes and enhance interdisciplinary teamwork, ultimately improving continuity of care for patients.
- Assisted in budget management, optimizing resource allocation to maximize patient care quality without compromising fiscal responsibility.
- Participated in hospital-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall patient experience and satisfaction levels.
- Ensured timely documentation of all nursing activities within electronic medical records system, contributing to accurate record keeping and informed decision-making processes.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff and administration, advocating for the needs of both parties to promote overall organizational success.
- Maintained open lines of communication with patients'' families to ensure their needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
- Communicated with members of medical staff and department heads during weekly update meetings.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards by staying up-to-date on industry best practices and incorporating them into daily operations as necessary.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and professional growth opportunities for nursing staff.
Registered Nurse
Jackson Memorial Hospital
04.2009 - 04.2011
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Hospice Of Alabama
10.2008 - 04.2009
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
09.2005 - 10.2008
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
Education
J.D. - Law
12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
05.2007
Skills
Staff Development
Quality Improvement
Ethical Practice
Care Coordination
Documentation accuracy
Medication Management
Performance monitoring
Quality Control
Clinical Leadership
Patient Care
Nursing Expertise
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Healthcare Delivery
Staff Supervision
Department management
Accomplishments
- Achieved reduction in restraints and seclusions by introducing Broset agitation management protocol for agitated patients on inpatient psychiatric unit.
Affiliations
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association
- American Nurses Association
Certification
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing - 2024-2029
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager - UAB Hospital
05.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse - Jackson Memorial Hospital
04.2009 - 04.2011
Registered Nurse Case Manager - Hospice Of Alabama
10.2008 - 04.2009
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department - Shelby Baptist Medical Center
09.2005 - 10.2008
Birmingham School of Law - J.D., Law
Troy University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing