1. Laura Kingsbury
1909 Elizabeth Street, Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 499-8557
susthiticenter@gmail.com
Professional Summary
Highly skilled program coordinator with ability to communicate, delegate, plan and manage complex
projects. Excellent organizational and leadership skills. Familiar with all aspects of planning and
management for nationally certified clinical programs, from conception to implementation. Special
expertise with patient care coordination, quality outcomes, multi-disciplinary relationship management,
and communication. Completed several Master’s level business courses and currently enrolled in a
Masters of Nursing program with an emphasis on nursing education.
CoreQualifications
Coordination of patient care throughout continuum
Identification of quality improvement opportunities
Development, implementation, and evaluation of quality improvement processes
Identifies and implements evidence-based solutions
Maintains accreditation/certification of programs
Excellent attention to detail yet ability to see whole process
Experienced in providing quality education to nurses, providers, ancillary staff, patients, pre-
hospital providers, and community
Experience
Stroke Program Coordinator June, 2016– Present
Mercyhealth Hospital andTrauma Center Janesville, WI
Maintains certification as a Primary Stroke Center through The Joint Commission
Coordinates care of the stroke patient throughout the continuum
Monitors Core Measures and program-specific quality measures
Ensures patients receive the best evidence-based and innovative treatment
Collaborates with physicians, nurses, EMS providers, patient navigators, pharmacists, allied
healthcare staff, hospital administration, and community leaders
Acts as nurse planner to provide CEUs to nursing staff for educational opportunities
Provides education to internal partners and to patients and the community
Chest Pain Program Coordinator May, 2014 – Present
Mercyhealth Hospital andTrauma Center Janesville, WI
Maintains accreditation as a Chest Pain Center with PCI through the Society of Cardiovascular
Patient Care
Coordinates the care of the Acute Coronary Syndrome patient throughout the continuum
Developing a post-resuscitation accreditation program
Monitors program-specific quality measures
Collaborates with physicians, nurses, EMS providers, patient navigators, pharmacists, allied
healthcare staff, hospital administration, and community leaders
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Provides education to internal partners and to patients and the community
Experience, Continued
AHA Faculty/Nurse Educator/Instructor October, 2012 – Present
Mercyhealth EMS Training Center Janesville, WI
Facilitates and teaches all ACLS, ACLS-EP, PALS, PEARS, and BLS courses
Instructs paramedic students in EKG Interpretation
Maintain equipment, supplies and simulation environments to mimic clinical experiences
Coordinates and plans courses to meet the needs of internal partners and community customers
Participates in the Rock County Child Death Review team, providing nursing expertise
Charge Nurse/Preceptor/SANE Nurse, Emergency Department June, 2012– June, 2016
Mercyhealth Hospital andTrauma Center Janesville, WI
Staff nurse for a 16-bed Level II Trauma Center and a 9-bed stand-alone Emergency Department
with an average annual census of 22,000
Acted as charge nurse, ensuring efficient throughput, appropriate staffing, and care coordination
Preceptor to 3 student nurses, 5 new staff nurses, and 10 paramedic students
Acted as liaison with EMS training center to provide education to newly hired nurses regarding
EMS reports, protocols, and expectations
Coordinated nurse ride-a-longs with local paramedic service to facilitate better understand of pre-
hospital care and pre-hospital/ER staff relationships
Provided forensic nursing care and support to over 300 patients annually
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department February, 2011 – June, 2012
Advocate Condell Medical Center Libertyville, IL
Staff nurse for a 64-bed Level I Trauma Center with an annual daily census of 340
Participated in the Department Nursing Skills Fair Planning Committee
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department/Urgent Care July, 2009 – February, 2011
United Hospital System Kenosha, WI
Staff nurse for a 22-bed Level III Trauma Center/Urgent Care
Per Diem position from July, 2009 – October, 2010; then accepted a full-time position
Naval Officer, Navy Nurse Corps July, 2006 – October, 2010
United States Navy San Diego, CA
Great Lakes, IL
Education
Mastersof Science – Nursing Education Currently Enrolled
Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT
Bachelorsof Science – Nursing 2006
University of Wisconsin Madison, WI
AssociatesDegree – Science 2003
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University of Wisconsin – Rock County Janesville, WI
Licensesand Certifications
Wisconsin RN License, since 2006
Illinois RN License, since 2011
California RN License, expired
Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS) License, since 2012
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), since 2013
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner – Adult & Adolescent (SANE-A), since 2013
Advanced Cardiac Life Support – Experienced Provider (ACLS-EP) – Instructor, since 2014
Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) – Instructor, since 2013
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Instructor, since 2008
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Instructor, since 2008
Basic Life Support (BLS) – Instructor, since 2008
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), since 2007
National Institutes of Health Stroke Score (NIHSS) Certification, since 2012
OtherTrainingand Experiences
Military Leadership Course, United States Navy
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive (CBRNE), United States Navy
FOCUS, Franklin-Covey
7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Franklin-Covey
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner – Pediatrics, Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Member, Policy Oversight Committee, Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center
Member, Professional Development Council, Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center
Organization Memberships
American Nurses Association
Wisconsin Nurses Association
Emergency Nurses Association
Wisconsin Emergency Nurses Association
American Association of Neurovascular Nurses
American College of Cardiology
American Heart Association
National Stroke Association
International Association of Forensic Nurses