Laurel Hutchison

Provided operational leadership across an ER and acute care system, ensuring safe patient flow, staffing coverage, emergency response coordination, and regulatory compliance. Served as key clinical resource and first responder for codes/critical incidents, while acting as an EPIC EHR and Workday Information System superuser during transition to optimize multidisciplinary workflows.

Led hospital operations as an administrative nursing supervisor, coordinating safe patient flow and timely admissions, transfers, and discharges. Acted as a central communication point for clinical teams, providing real-time clinical resource support and escalating concerns through appropriate channels.

Coordinated care for high-acuity medical/telemetry/neuro PCU patients by guiding patients and families and partnering with interdisciplinary teams on placement, progression, and discharge planning. Supervised 15+ nursing staff per shift, led daily huddles, and served as first responder/code recorder for unit emergency events.

Provided bedside nursing care and clinical documentation for cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic and emergency services. Performed 12-lead EKGs and managed high-acuity therapies including heparin/insulin drips and oxygenation/BiPAP, with rapid stroke recognition and escalation workflows.

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Central Florida (completed August 2014).

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising/Public Relations with a minor in Psychology at the University of Central Florida (April 2002).

Earned an Associate’s degree from Eastern Florida State College (completed August 1998).