Laurie White
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Compassionate patient navigator with extensive knowledge of kidney transplant. Utilizing decades of personal experience and 5 years of professional experience, I partner with patients to provide support and guidance along the kidney transplant path. Adept at patient and family education, with an ability to simplify complex medical terminology. Successful at patient advocacy and breaking through barriers with clients.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Navigator
Square Knot Health
01.2022 - Current
- Educate patients seeking a kidney transplant
- Manage patient data using eCW medical record
- Attend telehealth consultations with transplant nephrologist to provide support to patients.
- Assist with living kidney donor searches
- Partner with patients to overcome barriers, such as transportation, language, medical obstacles, and financial challenges.
Functional Medicine Health Coach
Self Employed Web
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Empowered clients to take the lead, dig into chronic health issues, envision the positive outcome they desire, prioritize goals based on physician recommendations, and experiment with individualized lifestyle changes
- Provided accountability and support, information with permission, spotted strengths, and celebrated wins
- Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting coaching approaches as needed for optimal results.
Licensed Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
10.2011 - 05.2021
- Enhanced reading and math comprehension skills for struggling students through targeted small-group instruction.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Collaborated tightly with grade level team to optimize student education.
- Transitioned to online reading interventions for students grade 2nd-5th via Google Classroom, digital texts, and screen sharing during Covid
- Created a positive learning environment to motivate students and reduce anxiety.
Education
Master's Degree - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
01.2000
Bachelor's Degree - Preprofessional Biology
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
01.1994
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal communication using active listening, motivational interviewing, and postitive psychology
- Teamwork and collaboration with nephrologists, transplant centers, dialysis units, support staff and patients
- Recognize stages of change when lifestyle interventions are necessary
- Attention to detail in medical record keeping
Accomplishments
Presented abstract with SKH team at ASN Kidney Week, San Diego, CA October 26, 2024
https://www.asn-online.org/education/kidneyweek/2024/program-abstract.aspx?controlId=4119427
Certification
Professional Teaching License: Secondary grades 7-12, Nevada Department of Education
October 2021:
NBC-HWC, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach certified
Unique Transplant Experience:
I donated a kidney to my then 2 yr old son in 2001. He is now 25 yrs old and continues to do well! Because he was a toddler at the time of transplant it felt like being both donor and recipient.
Timeline
Patient Navigator
Square Knot Health
01.2022 - Current
Functional Medicine Health Coach
Self Employed Web
09.2020 - 02.2022
Licensed Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
10.2011 - 05.2021
Bachelor's Degree - Preprofessional Biology
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Master's Degree - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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