Laura Thomas
About Laura Thomas
Laura Thomas is a System Advanced Practice Consultant at CommonSpirit Health, specializing in merging Evidence-Based Practice with Quality Improvement to enhance healthcare outcomes. With a background in women's health and extensive experience in various healthcare roles, she focuses on aligning teams with the Triple Aim framework and benchmarking quality indicators.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Laura Thomas serves as a System Advanced Practice Consultant at CommonSpirit Health since 2022. In this role, she focuses on merging Evidence-Based Practice with Quality Improvement and Performance Improvement initiatives. Her work aims to enhance healthcare outcomes by implementing effective strategies and aligning healthcare teams with the Triple Aim framework, which is essential for achieving strategic goals in the healthcare sector.
Education and Expertise
Laura Thomas holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, where she studied from 2011 to 2013. She also earned a Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Women's Health from the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, completing her studies from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Portland, graduating in 1995. Her educational background supports her expertise in integrating Nursing and Advanced Practice Providers into healthcare organizations' strategic goals.
Background in Military and Healthcare Leadership
Laura Thomas has a diverse background in both military and healthcare leadership. She served as a Major and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner in the United States Air Force from 2008 to 2014. Following her military service, she held various leadership positions, including Director of Advanced Practice at Kaiser Permanente from 2017 to 2019 and Director of Women’s Services at HCA Healthcare in 2020-2021. Her experience in these roles has contributed to her proficiency in benchmarking Key Performance and quality indicators within healthcare settings.
Professional Development Roles
Laura Thomas has held significant roles in professional development within healthcare organizations. She worked as a Professional Development Consultant for Advanced Practice at Kaiser Permanente from 2015 to 2017. In this capacity, she focused on enhancing the skills and competencies of healthcare professionals. Her experience in these various roles has equipped her with the knowledge to effectively align healthcare teams with performance improvement strategies.