Lauren Howell
Wadesboro,NC
Summary
Healthcare professional skilled in managing nursing operations and optimizing patient care. Adept at implementing healthcare protocols and improving patient outcomes through effective leadership. Focused on team collaboration and achieving results, with reputation for reliability and adaptability.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
Atrium Health Anson
07.2025 - Current
- Function as Nurse Manager for all nursing units within rural hospital; Emergency Department, Inpatient Med/Surg, Infusion Clinic, Specialty Clinic.
- Directed nursing staff to optimize patient care and enhance service delivery.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, resulting in improved patient satisfaction scores.
- Developed and maintained departmental policies to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to streamline patient management processes and improve outcomes.
Registered Nurse Clinical Supervisor
Atrium Health Anson
07.2021 - 07.2025
- Function as RN Clinical Supervisor for Emergency Department and Inpatient Med/Surg unit.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with healthcare standards and protocols.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes across clinical departments.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new nursing personnel to improve onboarding efficiency.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to address patient care challenges and streamline communication.
Registered Nurse Clinical Supervisor
Atrium Health Union
09.2016 - 07.2020
- Clinical supervisor on med/surg/telemetry floor. Oversee and manage approximately 80 clinical and support staff in patient care.
- Assist in daily office duties, teammate engagement, and organizational needs for unit function.
- Perform as charge nurse on unit on daily/weekly basis.
- Also function as floor nurse on occasion, performing acute and chronic patient care within the med/surg/tele unit at bedside.
- Supervised clinical staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory standards.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new hires, enhancing team competency.
Registered Nurse
Atrium Health Union
06.2007 - 09.2016
- Functioned frequently as unit charge nurse, overseeing patient care within the unit.
- As staff nurse, performed patient care for a diverse patient population requiring surgical, cardiac, or medical care needs.
- Held role as unit preceptor and obtained chemotherapy administration certification for unit needs.
- Administered patient care, including medication administration and vital sign monitoring.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston-Salem State University
12-2010
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Stanly Community College
05-2007
High School Diploma -
Anson High School
Wadesboro, NC05-2003
Skills
- Staff supervision
- Critical thinking
- Quality improvement
- Multi-Department management
- Staff leadership
- Clinical supervision
- Conflict management
- Performance improvement
Certification
- Certified Med/Surg Registered Nurse (2018-current)
- Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) Certification (2018-current)
- Chemotherapy Administration Certification (2012-current)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification (2007-current)
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification (2021-current)
Awards/Honors
2016 GOOD CATCH AWARD: Good Catch Award received for catching potential safety concern on floor stock items that contained the wrong ingredients that could harm renal/dialysis patients.
2012 KEIP AWARD: Received Key Employee Incentive Plan aware for redesigning Med Rec Documentation Class and educating new teammates hospital wide.
2009 KEIP AWARD: Received Key Employee Incentive Plan award for creating an overall orientation process for simplifying documentation practices within the hospital units.
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Atrium Health Anson
07.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse Clinical Supervisor
Atrium Health Anson
07.2021 - 07.2025
Registered Nurse Clinical Supervisor
Atrium Health Union
09.2016 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse
Atrium Health Union
06.2007 - 09.2016
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Stanly Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston-Salem State University
High School Diploma -
Anson High School