Lori Blair
Gaithersburg,MD
Summary
Seasoned nurse with over 25 years of experience, advancing from staff nurse to nurse manager. Demonstrated ability to handle increased responsibilities with a focus on strong leadership. Recognized for exceptional communication skills, professionalism, and proactive problem-solving abilities. Trusted as the go-to person for crisis management at both unit and organizational levels. Skilled in identifying nursing needs and implementing changes to promote nurse wellness on a global scale.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager, Central Nursing Resources
Children’s National Hospital
03.2021 - Current
- Accountable for managing fiscal, material and human resources related to contingent labor for the Division of Nursing
Nursing Administrative Manager
Children’s National Hospital
03.2012 - 03.2021
- Accountable for managing all clinical administrative functions (patient care delivery, fiscal, material and human resources) of nursing units within organization
Shift Coordinator Hematology/Oncology/BMT Unit
Children’s National Hospital
02.2005 - 09.2012
- Company Overview: Freestanding facility with total of 323 beds
- Charge Nurse responsibilities with added managerial/leadership components including but not limited to staffing, scheduling, problem-solving, and budget focused arenas.
- Supervise and coordinate nursing staff on day-to-day basis
- Education/training of unit staff regarding facility and unit policies and procedures
- Grant written and awarded for leadership series for new management employees
- Co-investigator of FRAME Study (Sleep study related to nurse fatigue)
- Member of unit level Culture of Excellence Committee & Service Excellence Coach
- Chairperson of Education Committee (Aug 2007 until Dec 2009)
- Member of house-wide Shared Nursing Leadership Professional Development Council (Jan 2007 – Feb 2008)
- Co-chairperson of unit specific Shared Nursing Leadership Council (Jan 2007 – April 2010)
- Freestanding facility with total of 323 beds
Nurse Clinician/Charge Nurse
University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics
07.2002 - 02.2005
- Company Overview: 62 bed inpatient pediatric units within larger university teaching facility
- Chemotherapy training as per UWHC protocol
- Administer chemotherapy as per designated protocols
- Care of/work with central venous lines
- Teaching related to diagnosis, specific disease process, treatments and procedures to patients and families in regards to inpatient, outpatient and homecare needs
- Education/training of employees
- Initiated implementation process for use of stopcocks for blood draw methods
- Selected as member for implementation of pediatric specific bereavement committee
- 62 bed inpatient pediatric units within larger university teaching facility
Senior Staff Nurse Hematology/Oncology unit
Children’s Medical Center of Dayton
09.1999 - 07.2002
- Company Overview: Freestanding facility with total of 155 inpatient beds
- Chemotherapy training as per CMC protocol
- Care of/work with central venous lines
- Teaching related to diagnosis, specific disease process, treatments and procedures to patients and families in regards to inpatient, outpatient and homecare needs
- Education/training of employees
- Active member of Bereavement Committee and Professional Practice Model Committee
Staff Nurse General Surgery/Burn Unit
Children’s Medical Center of Dayton
06.1998 - 09.1999
- Company Overview: Freestanding facility with total of 155 inpatient beds
- Care and teaching provided to children and their families on general medical/surgical needs including neurosurgery and orthopedics
- Freestanding facility with total of 155 inpatient beds
Education
Master of Science - Nursing with an Emphasis on Leadership in Healthcare
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2013
Master of Business Administration - undefined
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Alderson Broaddus College
Philippi, WV01.1997
Skills
- Time Management: Efficiency in managing deadlines, prioritizing tasks, and organizing work
- Organizational Skills: Ability to organize information, manage tasks, and maintain order
- Leadership & Management: Experience leading teams, managing projects, or delegating tasks
- Customer Service: Skills in interacting with customers, resolving issues, and providing excellent service
- Teamwork: Working effectively with others towards a common goal
- Adaptability: Ability to adjust to changing circumstances and new situations
- Critical Thinking: Analyzing situations, making decisions, and evaluating information
- Communication: Effective written and verbal communication skills with strong active listening
Training
- Mindful Mentors program, Children’s National Hospital, 2025
- Quality Improvement in Leadership Training (QuILT), Spring 2021
- Leadership Development Institute Fellow, Oncology Nursing Society, 2010
- Transformation for Nurses: Skills for Working Through Conflict, George Mason University, May 2009
- CPHON Question Writing Workshop, May 2009
- ELNEC Trainer Education 2011
- APON Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Instructor , 2005-2011
- APON Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider, 2005 - 2013
- Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse 2005 - 2013
Publications
- Geiger-Brown, J., Sagherian, K., Zhu, S., Wieroniery, MA, Blair, L., Warren, J., Hinds, PS., Szeles, R., Napping on the night shift: a two-hospital implementation project, American Journal of Nursing, 10.1097/01.NAJ.0000482953.88608.80, 05/16
- Geiger Brown, J., Wieroney, M., Blair, L., Zhu, S., Warren, J., Scharf, S., Hinds, P., Measuring subjective sleepiness at work in hospital nurses: validation of a modified delivery format of the Karolinska Sleepiness Scale, Journal of Sleep Medicine, 10.1007/s11325-013-0935-z, 05/14
Certification
- Registered Nurse - District of Columbia - June 2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - May 2027
Work History
Children’s National Hospital – Washington, DC
Nurse Manager, Central Nursing Resources
March 2021 – Present
- Lead fiscal, material, and human resource operations for contingent labor across the Division of Nursing.
- Develop and implement staffing strategies related to contingent labor to optimize patient care coverage.
- Collaborate with leadership on budget planning and labor forecasting.
- Integral part of implementing and transitioning to Managed Service Provider (MSP) structure for all contingent labor organizationally.
Nursing Administrative Manager
September 2012 – March 2021
- Oversaw administrative operations organizationally, ensuring delivery of safe and effective patient care.
- Managed clinical resources, staffing, scheduling, and fiscal planning.
Shift Coordinator, Hematology/Oncology/BMT Unit (32 beds)
February 2005 – September 2012
- Coordinated daily unit operations and supervised staff on a high-acuity pediatric unit.
- Led staffing, scheduling, and problem-solving initiatives with a focus on budget and workflow optimization.
- Educated staff on unit and hospital policies; spearheaded onboarding and policy updates.
- Authored a grant-funded leadership development series for new managers.
- Co-investigator on study focused on nurse fatigue and sleep research.
- Chaired the Education Committee and co-chaired the unit-specific Shared Nursing Leadership Council.
University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics – Madison, WI
Nurse Clinician/Charge Nurse, Medical/Surgical Hematology/Oncology/BMT Unit (25 beds)
July 2002 – February 2005
- Administered chemotherapy and managed care of pediatric oncology patients.
- Educated patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and discharge/home care planning.
- Led staff training initiatives; introduced new blood draw procedures using stopcocks.
- Member of Pediatric Bereavement Committee.
Children’s Medical Center of Dayton – Dayton, OH
Senior Staff Nurse, Hematology/Oncology Unit (15 beds)
September 1999 – July 2002
- Provided direct care and chemotherapy administration per protocol.
- Conducted family education sessions regarding treatment and disease management.
- Active member of the Bereavement and Professional Practice Model Committees.
Staff Nurse, General Surgery/Burn Unit (30 beds)
June 1998 – September 1999
- Delivered care to pediatric surgical, burn, neurosurgery, and orthopedic patients.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and home treatment
Timeline
Nurse Manager, Central Nursing Resources
Children’s National Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Nursing Administrative Manager
Children’s National Hospital
03.2012 - 03.2021
Shift Coordinator Hematology/Oncology/BMT Unit
Children’s National Hospital
02.2005 - 09.2012
Nurse Clinician/Charge Nurse
University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics
07.2002 - 02.2005
Senior Staff Nurse Hematology/Oncology unit
Children’s Medical Center of Dayton
09.1999 - 07.2002
Staff Nurse General Surgery/Burn Unit
Children’s Medical Center of Dayton
06.1998 - 09.1999
Master of Business Administration - undefined
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Alderson Broaddus College
Master of Science - Nursing with an Emphasis on Leadership in Healthcare
Grand Canyon University
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