Laurence Rasmussen

Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with experience in outpatient primary care, obesity medicine, and minor office procedures. Skilled in patient consultations, individualized treatment plans, and follow-up care. Communicates clearly with patients and clinical colleagues, takes ownership of follow-up care, and approaches procedures carefully. Eager to learn a new field and develop surgical skills in a collaborative setting.

Nurse Practitioner at CoreLife Novant Health (2025-11 – Present)

• Provide outpatient care for patients managing obesity as a complex chronic condition, including medication management and counseling on lifestyle changes.
• Develop individualized care plans, discuss goals with patients, and adjust treatment through ongoing follow-up visits.
• Coordinate care with registered dietitians, exercise counselors, and behavioral health specialists.

Nurse Practitioner at CVS Health Hub Primary Care (2021-10 – 2025-11)

• Evaluated and treated patients across the lifespan for acute concerns, chronic conditions, and preventive care.
• Performed wound care and wound closure, wart and skin tag removal, and incision and drainage.
• Used patient history, examination findings, and laboratory results to develop evidence-based treatment plans.
• Collaborated with LPN and RN colleagues, communicating care plans and helping coordinate daily clinic operations.

Cardiopulmonary Progressive Care Unit Nurse at AdventHealth (2018-11 – 2021-01)

• Cared for patients with complex cardiac and pulmonary conditions, including patients recovering from lung transplantation, cardiac catheterization, and electrophysiology procedures.
• Administered and monitored pulmonary hypertension therapies, including intravenous and subcutaneous treprostinil and intravenous epoprostenol.
• Monitored patients for adverse effects and changes in condition during medication initiation and titration.

Cardiothoracic Surgical Step-Down Unit Nurse at Duke University Hospital (2017-02 – 2018-11)

• Provided postoperative care for patients following cardiothoracic surgery, including heart and lung transplants, coronary bypass surgery, valve replacement, and LVAD implantation.
• Cared for patients recovering from thoracic procedures, including wedge resection, lobectomy, pneumonectomy, and esophagogastrectomy.
• Monitored clinical findings and laboratory results for signs of postoperative complications and communicated changes to the care team.

Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner – AdventHealth University (2019-08 – 2021-05)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – East Carolina University (2012-08 – 2016-12)