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Laura Howie

@laurahowie

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Compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner and experienced inpatient RN returning to patient care.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a patient-centered clinical role where I can apply advanced assessment and leadership experience, work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, and grow in a supportive, quality-driven environment.

I am a Family Nurse Practitioner and registered nurse with over 12 years of clinical nursing experience across inpatient and retail health settings. I have served as a charge nurse, assistant manager, and Family Nurse Practitioner, developing strengths in assessment, diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams.

My inpatient background at CMC-Northeast includes leadership roles, involvement in Magnet recertification, shared governance participation, and close collaboration with case managers and physicians to optimize patient outcomes. In retail health I gained practical experience with medical coding, billing, and insurance practices while delivering family-focused primary care.

After a career pause for family and health reasons, I bring renewed empathy, resilience, and a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care. I am motivated to apply my clinical skills, leadership experience, and advanced education to improve health outcomes for patients.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Family Nurse Practitioner

Target Clinic

Jul 2013 - Aug 2016 (3 years 1 month)

Delivered family practice services in a retail clinic, performing assessments and evidence-based treatments; role continued through acquisition by CVS Minute Clinic in 2016.

Primary Care Clinical Assessment Diagnosis Patient Education Triage EMR

Family Nurse Practitioner

CVS Minute Clinic

Jan 2013 - Jul 2013 (6 months)

Provided assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment in a retail health setting, managed medical coding, billing, and insurance processes, and delivered primary care services to walk-in patients.

Primary Care Diagnosis Medical Coding Billing Insurance Practices Patient Education EMR

Registered Nurse

Carolinas Medical Center - NorthEast

May 2005 - Mar 2013 (7 years 10 months)

Provided inpatient nursing care across Family Medicine and Clinical Decision Unit settings, collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, and supported clinical initiatives and patient flow.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration Clinical Decision Unit Care Patient Safety Documentation Triage Acute Care

Registered Nurse Assistant Manager

Carolinas Medical Center - NorthEast

Jun 2007 - Apr 2008 (10 months)

Served as assistant/interim manager and charge nurse on the Family Medicine unit, led nursing teams, participated in Magnet recertification and shared governance to improve patient outcomes.

Charge Nurse Team Leadership Care Coordination Case Management Clinical Documentation Quality Improvement

Care Partner Nursing Assistant

Carolinas Medical Center - NorthEast

May 2004 - May 2005 (1 year)

Supported nursing staff on Family Medicine, Renal, and Oncology units by assisting with patient care tasks, monitoring, and basic clinical support to improve unit workflows.

Patient Care Vital Signs Patient Hygiene Unit Support Renal Care Oncology Teamwork

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing

Grade: 4.00 GPA

Activities and societies: NC Master’s Nurse Scholars recipient; Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship (AENT) Scholarship; N.C. Nurse Scholars, Robert Byrd, and Jackson Scholarship recipient; Dean’s List each semester; Golden Key Honor Society; National Society of Collegiate Scholars; clinical practicum experiences in adult internal medicine, women’s health, and pediatrics.

Completed a Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) with clinical experience in adult internal medicine, women’s health, and pediatrics and a 4.00 GPA.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing

Grade: 3.859 GPA

Activities and societies: Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society (2005-2006); National Association of Nursing Students (2003-2005) — UNC membership chairperson 2005; Golden Key Honor Society; Dean’s List; academic scholarships and honors.

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a 3.859 GPA and completed research on childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes with highest honors distinction.