Laseandia Pounds: Guiding Nurses Toward CEO Success in Home Healthcare

As we step into a new year, home care and home healthcare are emerging as the cornerstones of a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. With an increasing focus on personalized, patient-centered care, these sectors are set to revolutionize how healthcare is delivered—bridging the gap between clinical excellence and the comfort of home. The demand for high-quality, accessible care is creating unparalleled opportunities for growth, innovation, and leadership, making 2024 a defining year for these industries.

At the heart of this transformation is a rising wave of nurse entrepreneurs. Equipped with a unique combination of clinical expertise and empathetic care, nurses are harnessing their skills to build impactful businesses that redefine caregiving and improve patient outcomes.

Laseandia Pounds, also known as the Savvy Business Chick, a celebrated mentor and business strategist, is leading the charge in empowering nurses—RNs, LPNs, and LVNs—to become CEOs in their own right. Pounds’ Home Care CEO Mentorship Program is more than a business initiative; it’s a movement that combines entrepreneurial insight with the nurturing heart of healthcare.

Pounds' journey began in 2006, when she was mentored by a Registered Nurse who owned a successful multi-million-dollar pediatric home healthcare business in Maryland. The nurse specialized in caring for medically fragile and technology-dependent children, teaching Pounds invaluable lessons about business development, patient care, and scalability in the home care sector. Despite not being a nurse herself, Pounds embraced this knowledge, gaining a profound respect for nurses' unique blend of clinical skill and compassion.

Today, she pays that mentorship forward by guiding nurses to launch and grow their own businesses. Through her program, Pounds has mentored nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and certified nursing assistants, equipping them with the tools to build six- and seven-figure businesses. This mentorship transforms their hands-on caregiving expertise into impactful business ventures, creating meaningful change for patients and the industry alike.

Pounds recognizes that nurses are uniquely positioned to excel as home care business owners. Their firsthand understanding of patient needs during transitions from hospital to home makes them natural leaders in personalized care delivery. This knowledge, paired with their empathetic approach, forms the backbone of successful home healthcare agencies.

Her mentorship program offers nurses a roadmap to channel their skills into entrepreneurial ventures, turning their clinical expertise into profitable, purpose-driven businesses. From financial planning and operational strategies to marketing and regulatory compliance, the program covers every aspect needed to build a sustainable business.

Pounds’ dedication to empowering nurses has not gone unnoticed. In 2022, she was honored with the Nurse Mentor of the Year award at the Nurse Boss Summit, a testament to her impact on the nursing community. This recognition underscores her commitment to helping healthcare professionals transition from the bedside to the boardroom, proving that nurses can lead with both compassion and business acumen.

Looking ahead, Pounds has set an ambitious goal for 2025: to help 100 nurses launch their own home healthcare businesses through her Home Care and Home Healthcare Kickstarter Program. This initiative is designed to inspire a new generation of Nurse CEOs, providing them with the tools and mentorship needed to turn their dreams into reality.

For Laseandia Pounds, empowering nurses isn’t just about building businesses—it’s about redefining care and expanding its reach. By guiding nurses to harness their expertise and empathy, she’s creating a ripple effect of innovation and excellence in the home healthcare sector.

In an industry where compassion meets opportunity, Pounds is a visionary leader, proving that the ultimate caregivers can also be the ultimate CEOs.