Laura LeAnn Burchett
Hendersonville,TN
Summary
Dedicated LPN Team Lead with expertise in clinical leadership, patient care coordination, and quality improvement. Proven reliability and critical thinking skills enhance patient outcomes and streamline clinic operations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Team Lead
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville, TN
2016 - Current
- Delivers comprehensive patient care within walk-in clinic environment.
- Manages in-house point of care testing operations, facilitating immediate test results for improved decision-making in patient treatment.
- Executes maintenance and troubleshooting procedures for testing equipment to support operational efficiency.
- Conducts regular quality control assessments and maintained detailed logs to support equipment reliability.
- Executes EKG procedures to assess cardiac health and monitor patient conditions.
- Initiates intravenous (IV) therapy and ensured maintenance of IV lines.
- Performs blood draws and specimen handling to support laboratory testing and diagnostics.
- Prepares sterile setups and collaborated in the execution of minor clinical procedures, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Streamline communication processes between Patient Service Specialists, nursing staff, and providers to ensure efficient clinic workflow.
- Assist customers with inquiries and problem resolution. Supported recovery efforts to enhance customer satisfaction. Facilitated communication between clients and teams for effective service delivery.
- Guide and mentor new staff through comprehensive training programs.
LPN Circulator/Scrub
Vanderbilt Medical Center Plastics and Cosmetic Surgery
Nashville, TN
2015 - 2016
- Executed wound care procedures, including application of wound vacs, to enhance patient recovery in a clinical setting.
- Assisted in managing patient message baskets to facilitate communication. Fielded incoming patient messages to support timely responses. Provided support in handling patient inquiries through message baskets.
- Oversaw procurement of clinical and medication supplies to maintain optimal inventory levels. Managed inventory processes to ensure timely availability of essential supplies.
LPN
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital-GI
Nashville, TN
2015 - 2015
- Delivered comprehensive patient care in pediatric gastroenterology, focusing on eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) management.
- Managed patient care and treatment plans for two providers focused on eosinophilic esophagitis (EOE).
- Managed patient communication by promptly addressing calls and messages. Oversaw patient call responses and ensured timely return of messages.
- Facilitated collaboration with providers to develop message baskets.
LPN Team Lead
Vanderbilt Medical Center -Women's Health
Springfield, TN
2013 - 2014
- Facilitated comprehensive patient care processes within office environment.
- Managed all aspects of medication administration to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Oversaw procurement and maintenance of clinical supplies to support uninterrupted office functions.
- Oversaw patient care coordination for uro/gyn provider in office setting.
- Conducted comprehensive urodynamic assessments to evaluate bladder function and urinary flow dynamics.
LPN Circulator/Scrub Nurse
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
Nashville, TN
2010 - 2013
- Executed room turnover tasks post-surgery to maintain operational flow and patient safety.
- Oversaw circulation and scrubbing for all departmental cases and trauma surgeries, including ECMO placement.
LPN OR Circulator/Scrub Nurse
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville, TN
10.2009 - 2010
- Executed circulatory and scrubbing responsibilities for diverse surgical eye procedures, including retinal surgeries and corneal transplants.
- Facilitated compliance with surgical protocols by verifying consent signatures and accurate site marking before patient arrival in operating suite.
- Facilitated surgical procedures by providing timely assistance to surgeons as required.
LPN, CertifiedBirth Instructor, Hospital Educator
NorthCrest Medical Center
Springfield, TN
04.1996 - 10.2009
- Delivered high-quality nursing support on post-partum floor, fostering recovery and well-being for mothers and newborns. Facilitated optimal care in the newborn nursery, promoting health and bonding between mother and baby.
- Executed surgical scrubbing protocols for minor gynecological procedures, including emergent C-sections.
- Provided comprehensive recovery support to enhance healing for post-surgical and postpartum individuals.
- Facilitated successful blood draws and IV insertions, contributing to patient satisfaction. Optimized medication and fluid management processes, leading to improved patient recovery times.
- Assisted in delivering childbirth education as a certified birth instructor. Provided instruction in neonatal resuscitation as a NRP instructor. Supported training efforts as an AHA instructor.
- Assisted in organizing community birthing classes and lactation classes. Supported participants in learning essential birthing and breastfeeding techniques.
LPN
Dr. John W. O'Donnell, III OB/GYN
Springfield, TN
06.1996 - 05.2001
- Administered all facets of patient care, focusing on individual needs and treatment plans.
- Coordinated with provider to ensure efficient execution of small office procedures.
- Conducted regular maintenance and sterilization of instruments, enhancing operational efficiency and safety protocols.
- Oversaw ordering and maintenance of clinic supplies to support uninterrupted patient care.
- Supported office operations through filing documents and maintaining organized records. Managed phone communications efficiently and provided information to callers. Coordinated appointment schedules and organized patient bookings for hospital procedures.
- Processed and submitted insurance claims to ensure timely resolution.
Education
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Tennessee Technical College White Bridge
Nashville, TN06-1996
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical documentation
- Patient care coordination
- Quality improvement
- Clinical judgment
- Emergency care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Responsible and dependable
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
Vanderbilt Medical Center LPN of the Year
Certification
IV management certification
Timeline
LPN OR Circulator/Scrub Nurse
Vanderbilt Medical Center
10.2009 - 2010
LPN
Dr. John W. O'Donnell, III OB/GYN
06.1996 - 05.2001
LPN, CertifiedBirth Instructor, Hospital Educator
NorthCrest Medical Center
04.1996 - 10.2009
LPN Team Lead
Vanderbilt Medical Center
2016 - Current
LPN Circulator/Scrub
Vanderbilt Medical Center Plastics and Cosmetic Surgery
2015 - 2016
LPN
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital-GI
2015 - 2015
LPN Team Lead
Vanderbilt Medical Center -Women's Health
2013 - 2014
LPN Circulator/Scrub Nurse
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
2010 - 2013
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Tennessee Technical College White Bridge