Ashburn, Virginia, United States – November 2024 – Mackenzie Laughridge has taken on the role of Vice President, People and Financial Operations at Vitalchat Telehealth, bringing her experience in building strong company cultures and nurturing employee potential to the team. Passionate about creating inclusive workplaces, Laughridge aims to collaborate closely with Vitalchat’s team to foster a positive, empowering environment and drive organizational growth.
Prior to joining Vitalchat, Laughridge served as Director of People and Finance at Pro-ficiency (a Simulations Plus company) for nearly 4 years. In this role, she was instrumental in managing financial and people operations for the remote team, aligning HR practices with the company’s strategic goals and fostering a culture of growth and innovation.
Before her tenure at Pro-ficiency, she held the position of Business and Human Resource Manager at Animal Eye Clinic/Skyline Veterinary Specialists for approximately 4 years, where she developed and implemented HR and business strategies that supported both employee development and operational efficiency. Her experience in managing hybrid teams was key to driving engagement and high-performance standards.
Laughridge’s early career includes roles at North Carolina State University – College of Veterinary Medicine as a Medical Billing Specialist and Client Service Representative, providing her with foundational skills in client relations, billing, and research support.
Vitalchat Telehealth is transforming hybrid healthcare by enhancing the experiences of healthcare providers and patients alike. Vitalchat’s proprietary telemedicine solutions, designed with user needs in mind, promote patient satisfaction and improve workforce engagement and retention. Their hands-free, video-AI-driven technology seamlessly integrates with healthcare partners, allowing hospitals to deliver responsive, quality care at scale and cost-effectively. As a trailblazer in healthcare technology, Vitalchat is setting new standards for hospital room design and patient-provider interaction, building the healthcare environment of the future.
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