Laurie Robbins, MSN-Ed, RN, CCM, CBCN

Experience

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  United States Marine Corps

  Jun 1992 - Jun 2000

  3043 -Supply Administrator

  Utilize Armed Forces inventory program (ATLASS) to receive, order, and process inventory. Distribute supplies and equipment, maintain appropriate stock levels, perform annual physical inventory. Licensed fork-lift and 2-ton truck operator. Supervise, train, and mentor other soldiers within the department. Honorable Discharge.

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  Texas Health Resources

  Jul 2013 - Jul 2016

  Registered Nurse, RN II

  Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions. Trained new nurses and nursing students in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols. Diabetes Resource Nurse. Unit Based Council Chair.

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  Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

  Aug 2014 - Feb 2015

  RN Clinical Coach/Preceptor, School of Nursing

  Clinical role model, facilitated learning activities, supervised student performance while encouraging safe, independent practice. Ensured adherence to Texas BON and facility policies and procedures. Partnered with Clinical Site Coordinator to evaluate student performance and provided regular feedback regarding clinical skills, critical thinking, student performance, and communication skills.

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  Pediatric Home Healthcare

  Jul 2015 - Jul 2017

  Pediatric Skilled Private Duty Nurse (PRN)

  Provide safe, compassionate care for assigned pediatric patients in their home. Educate primary caregivers & families regarding any identified educational needs. Support family’s healthcare decisions for the patient. Provide patient-specific care including trach/vent care and suctioning, G-buttons/MIC-KEY buttons, safe medication and feeding administration, dressing changes, diaper changes, recreational play and any other ordered medical needs.

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  The US Oncology Network

  Dec 2015 - Mar 2017

  Registered Nurse, RN II

  Provided nursing care to oncology patients, assist with bone marrow biopsies and brachytherapy, care coordination, symptom management, MyChart messages and telephone triage calls, nursing care and education for patients receiving radiation, skin assessment, symptom management, moderate sedation.

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  UT Southwestern Medical Center

  Mar 2017 - Aug 2021

  Strengthen quality nursing care delivery through exemplifying a strong evidence-based practice model, facilitate professional development activities, curriculum creation, clinical skills competency, and didactic instruction. Develop and match clinical assignments to assess student skills, critical thinking, and comprehension. University Hospital policy review. Patient and Family Advisory Council member. Magnet Document writer. Ambulatory Practice Council Chair. Served as certified breast care nurse, advocate, and clinical liaison between patients and the multidisciplinary care team to ensure the highest quality care delivery for patients with breast cancer and their families. Inaugural Simmons Clinical Council Chair. Shared Governance Coordinating Council representative. Administered moderate sedation to patients undergoing brachytherapy procedures, monitor intra-procedure, fully recover post-procedure, document all nursing care, and provide discharge instructions and follow-up care. Educated patients and family members on nutrition, treatment side effects and proper skin care during and after radiation. Collaborated with clinical leaders to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention, and morale.

  • RN Clinical Educator - Oncology

    Nov 2019 - Aug 2021

  • Oncology Certified RN

    Sept 2018 - Nov 2019

  • Radiation Oncology Ambulatory RN

    Mar 2017 - Aug 2018
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  Nuuvo Health

  Oct 2017 - Jun 2019

  Infusion Nurse - Hydration Therapy (PRN)

  Mobile infusion, IV initiation, IV fluid and medication infusion, treatment surveillance, and IV removal. Provide client education regarding treatment medications, benefits, risks and follow-up care. Schedule appointments, chart client care and appointment information in MindBody Online Client database.

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  UnitedHealth Group

  Aug 2021 - Jun 2024

  RN Case Manager

  Engage and provide care management to members and caregivers through needs assessment, education, care coordination, and interdisciplinary care team collaboration. Connect members and families with resources for ongoing socioeconomic and community support. Provide applicable disease and treatment plan education. Mentor, orient, educate, and train newly hired Case Managers. Provide monthly oncology and case management updates to staff.

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  Key 2 Freedom Home Buyers LLC

  Dec 2022 - now

  Co-Owner

  We buy houses for cash fast!

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  Academic Partnerships

  May 2023 - now

  Freelance Writer

  Utilize nursing knowledge, practice guidelines and online research to create desired content that meets the specific criteria provided.

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  Galen College of Nursing

  Jul 2024 - now

  Faculty