Laura Cunningham

Supported night shift and weekend clinical operations as a supervisor. Oversaw clinical staff activities and enhanced communication within the multidisciplinary team. Provided guidance to both clinical and nonclinical team members. Monitored adherence to unit and hospital standards during night and weekend shifts. Trained core and agency staff on specialized equipment and stroke protocols. Assessed and reviewed all ER submissions, investigating cases, and coordinating follow-ups with relevant staff.

Provided care to patients in a 24-bed trauma neuro and surgical ICU. Mentored new staff members to support safe and effective patient care. Served as charge nurse: coordinated staffing requirements, assisted with bed management, educated team members on policies and procedures, and managed de-escalation of challenging situations.

Assisted in organizing organ transplant procedures for kidney and pancreas in adult and pediatric patients. Collaborated with a diverse team to enhance patient care outcomes. Utilized clinical judgement and staffed concerns appropriately.

Assisted in screening candidates to identify suitable healthy living donors. Conducted ABO and tissue typing tests for donor compatibility. Collaborated with the renal transplant committee to address medical social or psychological concerns.

Oversaw patient care assessments and monitoring within med-surg and progressive care settings. Provided leadership and support to nursing staff as a charge nurse. Mentored new hires and charge nurses, facilitating their development and integration into the team.