Laura Ornowski Hildebrand
Summary
Accomplished Nurse Practitioner with expertise in chronic disease management, health promotion, and telehealth. Demonstrated success in creating evidence-based protocols and guiding interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. Proficient in motivational interviewing and public speaking, enhancing patient engagement and promoting health initiatives.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
University of Colorado Medical Group Impact Clinic
Fort Collins
01.2019 - Current
- Provides direct patient care in person and virtually to patients preparing for surgery.
- Focus on improving chronic health conditions, physical fitness, and nutrition.
- Collaboration with Interdisciplinary Teams system-wide on surgical quality improvement projects and programs.
- Developed evidence-based protocols for the management of elevated BMI, anti-obesity medications, frailty, sleep apnea, anemia, and nicotine cessation.
- Responsible for clinical leadership and management of Nurse Practitioner team.
Nurse Practitioner
Banner Health Medical Group
Greeley
06.2010 - 01.2019
- Performed medical evaluations for elective surgical patients with a focus on mitigating perioperative risk.
- Collaborated with surgeons and primary care providers to ensure seamless coordination of care.
Nurse Practitioner and Co-Founder
Direct NP, LLC
Fort Collins
02.2012 - 01.2017
- Provided high quality primary care to long term, post-acute care, and homebound patients.
Clinical Trials Manager
Scripps Translational Science Institute
La Jolla
10.2007 - 03.2010
- Oversaw clinical trial operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop trial protocols and timelines.
- Trained and mentored staff on clinical trial processes and best practices.
Nurse Practitioner
Scripps Clinic Medical Group, Cardiology
La Jolla
01.2006 - 03.2010
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments to inform treatment plans.
- Managed cardiac conditions through regular follow-ups and personalized care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention techniques.
Nurse Practitioner, Telemetry
Winthrop University Hospital
Mineola
08.2004 - 09.2005
- Managed admission, in-patient management, and discharge for acute cardiac patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive ongoing patient care.
- Performed diagnostic tests and analyzed results to inform effective treatment strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
State University of NY At Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY05-2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NYRockville Centre, NY
Skills
- Telehealth expertise
- Chronic disease management
- Motivational interviewing
- Health promotion
- Clinical leadership
- Evidence-based protocols
- Public speaking experience
- Clinical research
Certification
• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Certified Adult NP, January 2004 - present
• Food as Medicine for Health Care Providers, January 2023
• Food as Medicine for Health Care Providers, January 2023
Speaker Experience
- Preop Prehabilitation and Optimization, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, San Diego, CA, 06/19/25
- Preop Prehabilitation and Optimization, National Nurse Practitioner Symposium, Keystone, CO, 07/19/25
- How Prehabilitation Improves Surgical Outcomes, American Society of Peri-Anesthesia Nurses National Conference, Denver, CO, 04/29/23
Licenses
- Active APRN and APRN Prescribing, Colorado, Nebraska, Wyoming
- DEA Controlled Substance Registration, 2005-current
Awards
American Association of Nurse Practitioners 2020 State Award for Excellence in Clinical Practice
Leadership Experience
- Lead Nurse Practitioner, UC Heath Impact Clinic, January 2019,-present
- President, Northern Colorado Nurse Practitioner Coalition, 2014-2022
- Founder, Direct NP, LLC 2012-2017
- Senior Nurse Practitioner, Pre-op Clinic, Banner Health, 2010-2019
- Clinical Trials Manager, Scripps Translational Science Institute, 2007-2010
Research
Co-Investigator, Scripps Genomic Medicine, The Genebank at Scripps Clinic Registry, Healthy Elderly Active Longevity Cohort (aka 'Wellderly Study'), Genetic Investigation of Solid Tumors Cohort, The Scripps Polster Investigational Genebank, Scripps Genomic Medicine, Scripps Genomic Health Initiative, Scripps Genomic Medicine, Identification of Gene Expression Patterns in Circulating Cells that Predict the Presence of Coronary Artery Disease, Scripps Genomic Medicine
Accomplishments
American Association of Nurse Practitioners 2020 State Award for Excellence in Clinical Practice.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
University of Colorado Medical Group Impact Clinic
01.2019 - Current
Nurse Practitioner and Co-Founder
Direct NP, LLC
02.2012 - 01.2017
Nurse Practitioner
Banner Health Medical Group
06.2010 - 01.2019
Clinical Trials Manager
Scripps Translational Science Institute
10.2007 - 03.2010
Nurse Practitioner
Scripps Clinic Medical Group, Cardiology
01.2006 - 03.2010
Nurse Practitioner, Telemetry
Winthrop University Hospital
08.2004 - 09.2005
Master of Science - Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
State University of NY At Stony Brook
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Molloy College