In the nursing field, L’Andrea McLaughlin has amassed over 20 years of experience, progressing from bedside care to nursing leadership. With a wealth of knowledge and expertise, McLaughlin officially assumed her role as Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital on April 28, following a thorough national search.
McLaughlin’s clinical background spans various settings such as correctional facilities, emergency medicine, medicine-surgery progressive care, and ambulatory care. She also has extensive teaching experience as a faculty member at Brightpoint Community College and Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Nursing. As part of the leadership team at Tappahannock Hospital, McLaughlin is dedicated to advocating for the nursing workforce and ensuring high-quality care for patients and the surrounding community.
VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital’s commitment to providing exceptional healthcare services is underscored by McLaughlin’s appointment. Her appointment highlights the hospital’s dedication to excellence in patient care and its commitment to its nursing staff. With McLaughlin’s leadership, VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital will continue to provide top-notch healthcare services to its patients and the surrounding community.