Laura Arance
June 2026
Laura
Arance
,
RN, BSN
Case Management
UCLA Health
West Hills
,
CA
United States
In summary, she is an outstanding leader and colleague who consistently advances the practice standards of her team and ensures compassionate, empathetic care for patients.
Laura has dedicated over 30 years to this hospital, beginning as a clinical nurse on the unit where she found her passion for progression of care and safe, effective, and efficient discharges.
Laura then became a Case Manager and honed her skills and acumen as a coordinator of care and was quickly promoted to a leadership role. A few years into her leadership role, she was asked to take on the role of Director of Care Coordination.
As Director of Care Coordination, she demonstrates exceptional commitment to patient-centered care and consistently applies her expertise to coordinate complex cases effectively. When faced with challenging patient situations, she actively engages with patients to identify their barriers and collaborates with her team to develop appropriate solutions.
Laura is always willing to support her team directly, particularly in facilitating patient discharges. In recent months, despite a significant increase in census and severe staffing shortages within the Care Coordination team, she has frequently assumed additional responsibilities to ensure continuous and timely patient progress. Her dedication includes working extended hours and weekends to maintain seamless care coordination and uphold high standards for patient outcomes.
Laura exemplifies a Human Centered Leadership approach. In her role as an Awakener, she mentors team members by identifying opportunities for their personal and professional growth. As a Connector, she has cultivated a cohesive team environment that prioritizes trust and positive working relationships, thereby fostering a healthy workplace culture.
In her capacity as an Upholder, she consistently leads by example, ensuring that both patients and staff feel valued and supported, and demonstrates empathy throughout her practice. She recognizes and acknowledges exceptional performance among her team and actively celebrates collective achievements.
In summary, she is an outstanding leader and colleague who consistently advances the practice standards of her team and ensures compassionate, empathetic care for patients. Her dedication makes her highly deserving of this award.
Laura then became a Case Manager and honed her skills and acumen as a coordinator of care and was quickly promoted to a leadership role. A few years into her leadership role, she was asked to take on the role of Director of Care Coordination.
As Director of Care Coordination, she demonstrates exceptional commitment to patient-centered care and consistently applies her expertise to coordinate complex cases effectively. When faced with challenging patient situations, she actively engages with patients to identify their barriers and collaborates with her team to develop appropriate solutions.
Laura is always willing to support her team directly, particularly in facilitating patient discharges. In recent months, despite a significant increase in census and severe staffing shortages within the Care Coordination team, she has frequently assumed additional responsibilities to ensure continuous and timely patient progress. Her dedication includes working extended hours and weekends to maintain seamless care coordination and uphold high standards for patient outcomes.
Laura exemplifies a Human Centered Leadership approach. In her role as an Awakener, she mentors team members by identifying opportunities for their personal and professional growth. As a Connector, she has cultivated a cohesive team environment that prioritizes trust and positive working relationships, thereby fostering a healthy workplace culture.
In her capacity as an Upholder, she consistently leads by example, ensuring that both patients and staff feel valued and supported, and demonstrates empathy throughout her practice. She recognizes and acknowledges exceptional performance among her team and actively celebrates collective achievements.
In summary, she is an outstanding leader and colleague who consistently advances the practice standards of her team and ensures compassionate, empathetic care for patients. Her dedication makes her highly deserving of this award.