Lauren Atterbury
Larned, Ks,(Willing To Relocate
Summary
Healthcare Leader & Organizational Development Specialist | M.S.Ed. | Driving Quality Outcomes through Staff Training and Process Improvement
Professional with a Master of Science in Education, specializing in Organizational Leadership. This academic background, grounded in a strong understanding of adult learning theory and change management, offers the expertise in curriculum design, facilitation, and coaching needed to develop and deliver high-impact training programs that improve clinical outcomes, staff retention, and procedural compliance within a healthcare setting.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Healthcare Professional (MHDD)
Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities, WorldWide Staffing Agency
12.2022 - Current
- Trained and coached 3+ teammates per day one-on-one, delivering performance feedback that accelerated their proficiency and ensured immediate alignment with institutional quality metrics.
- Identified and documented gaps in existing shift-change procedures; authored new handover protocols that reduced communication errors by 25%.
- Facilitated high-stakes communication between nursing staff, physicians, and management to ensure continuity of care and resolve emergent issues.
- Maintained expert compliance with complex regulatory standards (e.g., JCAHO, HIPAA) and hospital-wide quality metrics in a high-demand environment.
English as a Second Language Teacher
VIPKID International
01.2017 - 08.2020
- Designed and implemented targeted ESL curriculum focused on performance improvement and competency development, directly improving students' conversational abilities and communication skills.
- Managed full-cycle virtual education program for learner cohorts (50+ participants), skillfully utilizing digital platforms and instructional tools to ensure consistent quality and maintain high engagement across the entire learning environment.
- Employed cross-cultural communication to build trust with international learners and families, ensuring active collaboration toward individualized learning goals.
Admissions Counselor
Newman University
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Cultivated strategic, high-value partnerships with over 20 local high schools and community organizations to expand the recruitment pipeline and drive awareness of institutional programs.
- Managed and executed end-to-end institutional visitation programs for prospective students and their families, showcasing facilities, academic programs, and critical resources.
- Designed and managed Financial Aid and Scholarship Award Packages for an annual cohort of 200 students, directly impacting student enrollment and financial planning.
- Conducted continuous market analysis of current trends in higher education and recruitment strategies, providing actionable insights to leadership that informed staff training and strategic enrollment planning.
Medical Esthetician
Beautydot Medical Spa
10.2013 - 10.2016
- Spearheaded the successful launch and operations of a new boutique medical facility, managing initial setup, inventory, and cross-functional team onboarding to ensure business readiness.
- Designed and authored standardized training manuals and curriculum for a 5-person esthetician team, ensuring consistent service delivery and compliance with operational protocols.
- Conducted systematic diagnostic analyses (skin condition assessment) to inform tailored, evidence-based product recommendations that drove sales and improved client-specific performance outcomes.
- Implemented a service excellence strategy focused on fostering a friendly, warm, and exceptional customer/patient experience, contributing directly to high client satisfaction and strong relationship management.
Speech Pathologist Assistant
Erin Is Hope Inc
04.2013 - 10.2013
- Implemented individualized educational and performance intervention strategies focused on improving critical competencies, reading, writing, and communication skills for a school of over 20 learners.
- Conducted systematic needs assessments by analyzing participant feedback, informing the adaptive design and tailoring of intervention strategies to guarantee program effectiveness and provide data-driven recommendations for the supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Represented program outcomes as a key stakeholder in IEP (Individualized Education Program) meetings, strategically communicating data-driven progress reports and performance goals to parents and cross-functional educational teams.
Special Education Paraprofessional
El Paso Elementary
01.2012 - 04.2013
- Consulted with educational leadership (teachers) on individual learning strategy development, analyzing unique needs to contribute to the creation of effective, targeted professional interventions.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with key stakeholders to design and implement a customized learning environment integral to meeting complex individual and organizational needs.
- Provided individualized performance coaching and educational, behavioral, and emotional support interventions, leading to measurable positive learning outcomes and enhanced performance in target areas.
Ethetician/Surgical Technician
Healing Waters Medical Spa
7 2008 - 1 2012
- Conducted systematic, diagnostic assessments of client conditions to inform evidence-based recommendations for improving performance outcomes (skin quality), successfully driving tailored product/program usage.
- Executed critical service transfer protocols by moving patients to recovery and meticulously monitoring post-operative condition, ensuring immediate risk mitigation and continuation of high-quality care standards.
- Established and sustained strong professional rapport with clients/customers, building high-trust relationships essential for effective diagnostic consulting and the implementation of service excellence strategies.
Education
Master of Science in Education - Organizational Leadership, MS.Ed
Newman University
Wichita, KS05-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Newman University
Wichita, KS05-2015
Associate of Applied Science -
Butler County Community College
El Dorado, KS05-2012
Aesthetics License -
Eric Fisher Cosmetology Academy
Wichita, KS07-2008
Kansas Nurse Aide Certificate -
Allied Health
Wichita, KS06-2007
Skills
- Curriculum Design
- Mentoring/Coaching
- Training Facilitation
- Change Management
- Project Management
Timeline
Healthcare Professional (MHDD)
Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities, WorldWide Staffing Agency
12.2022 - Current
English as a Second Language Teacher
VIPKID International
01.2017 - 08.2020
Admissions Counselor
Newman University
10.2016 - 01.2017
Medical Esthetician
Beautydot Medical Spa
10.2013 - 10.2016
Speech Pathologist Assistant
Erin Is Hope Inc
04.2013 - 10.2013
Special Education Paraprofessional
El Paso Elementary
01.2012 - 04.2013
Ethetician/Surgical Technician
Healing Waters Medical Spa
7 2008 - 1 2012
Master of Science in Education - Organizational Leadership, MS.Ed
Newman University
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Newman University
Associate of Applied Science -
Butler County Community College
Aesthetics License -
Eric Fisher Cosmetology Academy
Kansas Nurse Aide Certificate -
Allied Health
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