Laura Stewart
About Laura Stewart
Laura Stewart serves as the Senior Executive Director at Brightview Senior Living in Nottingham, Maryland, where she has provided leadership for the past ten years. She holds multiple degrees in nursing and biology and has extensive experience in healthcare management.
Work at Brightview Senior Living
Laura Stewart has served as the Senior Executive Director at Brightview Senior Living since 2014. In this role, she provides leadership and operational support to other Executive Directors and communities within the Baltimore and Annapolis region. Her responsibilities include overseeing the operations of a large senior living continuum community, ensuring that residents receive quality care and services.
Education and Expertise
Laura Stewart holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Mount Saint Mary's College, which she completed from 1993 to 1997. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from The Johns Hopkins University in 1998. Furthering her education, she obtained a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a focus on Nursing Administration from Notre Dame of Maryland University in 2009. Additionally, she achieved an Assisted Living Manager Certification from Beacon Institute.
Background
Before joining Brightview Senior Living, Laura Stewart worked for eight years as the Director of Nursing in the Emergency Department at UM Upper Chesapeake Health from 2006 to 2014. She also gained experience as a MICU RN at Greater Baltimore Medical Center for one year and as an Emergency Department RN at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center for seven years, from 1998 to 2005.
Professional Experience
Laura Stewart's professional experience spans over two decades in the nursing and healthcare management fields. Her roles have included direct patient care as a registered nurse and leadership positions overseeing nursing departments. This extensive background has equipped her with the skills necessary to manage operations in senior living environments effectively.