Credentials

Laura Barrett (aka Nurse Laura), MBA, BSN, RN

Based in Maryland, Florida, and Colorado
 

Professional Summary

Cannabis Nurse Educator, Clinical Director, and Professional Speaker with over 25 years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse. Laura brings a strong background in healthcare management, technology integration, and electronic health record (EHR) implementation. She is a proven leader in team development, physician engagement, and change management within clinical settings.

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Professional Experience

State of Maryland – Responsible Use of Natural Psychedelics Task Force
Public Servant, Governor’s Appointment
November 2024 – Present

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University of Miami – Cannabis Nurse Task Force
Chairperson
November 2024 – Present

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New York University – School of Professional Studies
Adjunct Professor
August 2024 – Present

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University of Maryland – School of Pharmacy
Adjunct Professor, Master’s in Cannabis Science and Therapeutics
August 2023 – Present

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Connor Sheffield Foundation
Clinical Director
September 2021 – Present

Leads research and policy development related to medical cannabis

Oversees fundraising for cannabis education and scientific initiatives

National Clinical Director Consortium
Executive Director; Founder
January 2020 – Present

Establishes best practices for patient care in cannabis healthcare

Collaborates on education and care standardization

Interfaces with regulatory bodies

Regular keynote and professional speaker

Ask Nurse Laura, LLC (formerly RN4Wellness)
Owner and Operator
May 2019 – Present

Offers integrative medicine and cannabis health mentorship

Provides business consulting for cannabis professionals and dispensaries

Conducts education sessions for patients, providers, and industry staff

Facilitates one-on-one and group consultations

Verano Holdings, Inc.
Various Roles
August 2016 – April 2019

Developed and implemented home delivery program

Led provider and patient education initiatives

Managed wholesale and dispensary relationships

Supported compliance and human resources

Johns Hopkins Medicine
Systems Development Manager, Epic Project
October 2014 – August 2017

Managed a team of 19 Clinical and IT staff

Directed Epic EHR implementation across five hospitals and outpatient sites

Project Lead, Epic Anesthesia/CD Printing and Devices
November 2011 – September 2014

Led implementation of printing infrastructure and device support for Epic rollout

Clinical Informatics Analyst, Meditech
May 2009 – November 2011

Implemented computerized physician order entry (CPOE)

Supported documentation workflows and clinical process improvements

Cleveland Clinic Florida
Clinical Educator / Informatics | RN Float Pool
July 2003 – August 2008

Served as credentialed subject matter expert for Epic Ambulatory rollout

Designed and delivered educational programs for clinical teams

Education and Licensure

MBA – University of Phoenix (2012)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Florida International University

ASN – Broward College (BCC), Davie, FL

Registered Nurse License – Active

Certified in cannabis and psychedelic clinical education and training

Community Involvement

Active member of national organizations focused on mental health, cancer care, autism spectrum conditions, and therapeutic cannabis applications

Provides pro bono consultations for patients seeking medical cannabis or hemp-based wellness guidance

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