LAURA LYNCH, RN BSN
Huntersville,North Carolina
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in patient care coordination, resource management, and developing personalized care plans. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients through effective collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Salisbury VA Medical Center
Salisbury, NC
07.2015 - 03.2025
- Collaborated with staff across various service lines, consulting for VA community-based outpatient clinics and facilities.
- Managed transition of home services from local VA-contracted agencies to VISN program support areas across multiple states.
- Assessed and identified appropriate extended services to initiate and re-authorize veteran health care resources.
- Provided training and assistance to external customers on contacting Adult Protective Services when necessary.
- Evaluated post-hospital patients for discharge planning in conjunction with interdisciplinary health care team members.
- Functioned as nursing home nurse under VHA guidelines, conducting PRN visits and annual inspections.
- Tracked and reported quality measures at community facilities to ensure compliance with standards.
- Oversaw patient care at contracted facilities while assisting social workers with incident reporting.
Nurse
Hospice
07.2012 - 07.2015
- Delivered end-of-life care to terminally ill patients, ensuring dignity and comfort.
- Collaborated with patients, families, and healthcare professionals during final life stages.
- Maintained quality of life for patients with terminal diseases through compassionate support.
- Engaged in critical thinking while interacting with Hospice and Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Team.
- Prepared and directed nursing care in accordance with medical center policies.
Charge Nurse
The Pines at Davidson
Davidson, NC
01.2005 - 01.2013
- Directed comprehensive resident care to ensure optimal support for all individuals.
- Demonstrated proficiency across skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, hospice, and palliative care facilities.
- Assessed and addressed patient and family needs for support and reassurance.
- Coordinated actively with physicians and shifts to maintain seamless continuity of care.
- Cultivated strong relationships with residents, families, and healthcare teams.
- Executed vital responsibilities including medication administration and resident assessments.
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), Nursing Supervisor
Saturn Nursing and Rehabilitation
Charlotte, NC
01.2002 - 01.2005
House Nursing Supervisor
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
Mooresville, NC
01.2001 - 01.2003
Director of Quality Assurance
Lap Care Services
Reidsville, NC
01.2000 - 01.2001
Director of Resident Care
Eden Gardens
Mooresville, NC
01.1999 - 01.2000
Nursing Supervisor
Belaire Nursing Home
Gastonia, NC
01.1998 - 01.1999
Nursing Supervisor
White Oaks Manor
Charlotte, NC
01.1997 - 01.1998
Adjunct Registered Nurse, Clinical Instructor
Gaston Community College
Dallas, NC
01.1997 - 01.1998
Registered Nurse Instructor
Gaston Health Care Cardiac Rehabilitation Center
Gastonia, NC
01.1996 - 01.1998
Registered Nurse, Progressive Cardiac Care Unit
Gaston Memorial Hospital
Gastonia, NC
01.1994 - 01.1998
Registered Nurse, Step-Down and Telemetry Cardiac Surgery Unit
Saint Francis Hospital
Roslyn, NY
01.1991 - 01.1994
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC01.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY01.1991
Skills
- Healthcare management
- Basic life support
- Care plan administration
- Case management
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality assurance
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Web applications
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Golden Key Honor Society
- Certified Case Manager, 01/01/18
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 01/01/18
- Certified Hospice Nurse, 01/01/15
Qualifications Summary
Seasoned, multifaceted, compassionate, and patient-focused professional, with wide-ranging experience in providing first-rate nursing care to individuals within hospitals and community health facilities.
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Salisbury VA Medical Center
07.2015 - 03.2025
Nurse
Hospice
07.2012 - 07.2015
Charge Nurse
The Pines at Davidson
01.2005 - 01.2013
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), Nursing Supervisor
Saturn Nursing and Rehabilitation
01.2002 - 01.2005
House Nursing Supervisor
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
01.2001 - 01.2003
Director of Quality Assurance
Lap Care Services
01.2000 - 01.2001
Director of Resident Care
Eden Gardens
01.1999 - 01.2000
Nursing Supervisor
Belaire Nursing Home
01.1998 - 01.1999
Nursing Supervisor
White Oaks Manor
01.1997 - 01.1998
Adjunct Registered Nurse, Clinical Instructor
Gaston Community College
01.1997 - 01.1998
Registered Nurse Instructor
Gaston Health Care Cardiac Rehabilitation Center
01.1996 - 01.1998
Registered Nurse, Progressive Cardiac Care Unit
Gaston Memorial Hospital
01.1994 - 01.1998
Registered Nurse, Step-Down and Telemetry Cardiac Surgery Unit
Saint Francis Hospital
01.1991 - 01.1994
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nassau Community College