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Laura Poola

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Corporate Nurse Leader at Monarch Healthcare Management with expertise in policy development and clinical guidance. Led successful infection control initiatives, improving patient care quality and promoting staff collaboration. Acknowledged for adaptability during crises and strong project management capabilities.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Corporate Nurse Leader

Monarch Healthcare Management
Eagan, MN
01.2023 - Current
  • Supported seven skilled nursing facilities in Metro area through various roles, primarily as Director of Nursing.
  • Developed and implemented nursing policies to enhance patient care quality.
  • Provided clinical guidance to nursing staff, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality care.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary teams to address patient care issues and develop effective solutions.
  • Coordinated medical services while complying with government regulations and MDH policies.
  • Fostered an environment in which staff and residents felt included and represented.
  • Contributed to diversity and inclusion committee aligning with Monarch's policies.

Assistant Director of Nursing

Monarch Healthcare Management
St. Louis Park, MN
05.2015 - 01.2023
  • Implemented infection control measures according to established protocols.
  • Provided leadership support during times of crisis or emergency situations.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians, families, staff members, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
  • Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Hibbing Community College
Hibbing, MN
05-2007

Skills

  • Clinical guidance
  • Diversity initiatives
  • Conflict resolution
  • Project management
  • Data analysis
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Policy development
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Infection control
  • Patient management
  • Team collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Won the Community Hero Award for Project 515 in 2012 for my work within the GLBTQ+ community

Affiliations

  • Has been on two medical missions providing nursing care in the Syrian Refugee Camps in Europe and in the Middle East

Timeline

Corporate Nurse Leader

Monarch Healthcare Management
01.2023 - Current

Assistant Director of Nursing

Monarch Healthcare Management
05.2015 - 01.2023

Associate of Science - Nursing

Hibbing Community College
Laura Poola