Laura McManus
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Director-level nursing leader with extensive experience in neonatal follow-up and pediatric care. Known for building strong relationships, setting goals, and guiding collaborative teams. Focused on improving service delivery, streamlining operations, and supporting high-quality patient outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Neonatal Follow up Clinic
Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital
Charlotte, NC
06.2018 - Current
- Coordinated collaboration among physicians, nurses, and family support staff to enhance patient care.
- Enhanced team communication to foster collaboration and improve service delivery across departments.
- Streamlined staffing schedules and prioritized departmental tasks to optimize daily operations.
- Led change management efforts to adapt to market shifts and organizational needs.
- Advanced strategic service planning with Atrium Health leaders.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Albemarle Pediatrics
Albemarle, NC
06.2013 - 06.2018
- Managed chronic conditions, including asthma, allergies, and ADHD, ensuring ongoing patient health and wellbeing.
- Assisted in diagnosing common childhood illnesses and developed comprehensive treatment plans.
- Applied evidence-based care within practice environment to support high-quality patient outcomes.
- Provided education to families on nutrition, development, medication use, and effective home care strategies.
- Referred patients to medical specialists or other practitioners for more specialized treatment.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Piedmont Pediatric Clinic
Concord, NC
11.2003 - 06.2013
- Managed chronic conditions, including asthma, allergies, and ADHD, ensuring ongoing patient health and wellbeing.
- Assisted in diagnosing common childhood illnesses and developed comprehensive treatment plans.
- Applied evidence-based care within practice environment to support high-quality patient outcomes.
- Provided education to families on nutrition, development, medication use, and effective home care strategies.
- Referred patients to medical specialists or other practitioners for more specialized treatment.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC05-2022
Master of Science - Nursing
Vanderbilt Univerity
Nashville, TN08-2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA05-2000
Skills
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Analytical thinking
- Goal setting
- Relationship building
Timeline
Director of Neonatal Follow up Clinic
Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital
06.2018 - Current
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Albemarle Pediatrics
06.2013 - 06.2018
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Piedmont Pediatric Clinic
11.2003 - 06.2013
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Master of Science - Nursing
Vanderbilt Univerity
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Virginia