Newborn Hospitalist, Section of Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Recognition & Awards
Excellence in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, University of Colorado Pediatrics Residency Program/Department of Emergency Medicine
(2017)
Teaching
Assistant Professor
(2019)
School of Medicine,
Pediatrics
Newborn medicine, infants and families impacted by substance use
Assistant Professor
(2019)
School of Medicine,
Pediatrics
Newborn medicine, infants with in utero substance exposure
Publications
Wells KM, Bruns L. “Use trauma-informed approach to prevent child abuse when parent has substance use disorder.” AAP News, Focus on Subspecialties. May 2, 2022.
Bruns L, Isbey S, Tanverdi M, Kane I. “Late Onset Vitamin K Deficiency Presenting as Scrotal Bruising and Mediastinal Mass.” Pediatric Emergency Care. 2019, Oct; 35(10):e192-193.
Bruns LA, Isbey S, Tanverdi M, Kane I. Late-Onset Vitamin K Deficiency Presenting as Scrotal Bruising and Mediastinal Mass. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2019 Oct;35(10):e192-e193. PubMed PMID: 29538265
Denver Health
777 Bannock St
Denver, CO 80204
303-436-6000
Hospital Affiliation
Children's Hospital Colorado
University of Colorado Hospital
Denver Health Medical Center
Specialty Information
Specialties
Pediatrics, Board Certification (2017, 2022)
PALS, Certificate
(2014)
NRP, Certificate
(2014)
BLS, Certificate
(2014)
Conditions & Treatments
Pregnancy and Reproduction - Neonatal Intensive Care
Pregnancy and Reproduction
Child and Teen Health - Infant and Toddler Health
Child and Teen Health
Clinical Interests
Supporting infants and families impacted by substance use disorder; improving transitions of care for pregnant/birthing people and infants with in utero substance exposure; partnering with birthing facilities, prenatal care providers, and outpatient providers in operationalizing Plans of Safe Care
Personal Interests
If I'm not at the hospital, you can generally find me biking, trail running, or adventuring with my husband, son, and dog.
General Information
Medical Schools:
MD, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
(2014)
Undergraduate Schools:
BA, Vanderbilt University (TN)
(2010)
Internships:
University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program
(2014)
Residency Programs:
University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatrics (2017)