Elizabeth Leanza
Columbia Tn
Summary
Dynamic RN with extensive experience at Maury Regional Hospital, excelling in pre-and post-operative care and compassionate patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through critical thinking and teamwork, while implementing infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections. Committed to delivering high-quality care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Medical-Surgical
Maury Regional Hospital
02.2023 - Current
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to a safer environment for patients and staff alike.
- Led quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing hospital readmission rates through proactive patient education efforts.
- Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing patient conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented complications or deterioration of health status.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to a diverse population of patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of complications, allowing for timely interventions and preventing adverse outcomes.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
- Demonstrated adaptability when reassigned to different units or working with diverse populations while maintaining high levels of quality care provision.
- Promoted a culture of safety by adhering to infection control protocols, reducing the incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Served as a preceptor for new graduate nurses, facilitating their transition into professional practice and fostering clinical competence.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed caseload of 4-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Filled in as charge nurse.
RN, Medical, Post Surgery
Centennial Hospital
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in fast-paced medical-surgical unit.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, enhancing understanding of health conditions.
- Assessed patient conditions through regular monitoring, ensuring timely interventions for acute needs.
- Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health record systems for improved accuracy and efficiency.
- Mentored new nursing staff on best practices and departmental protocols to promote high-quality care delivery.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently implementing evidence-based nursing practices in medical-surgical settings.
- Ensured continuity of care during transfer or discharge by communicating relevant patient information to the appropriate healthcare providers or facilities.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Managed caseload of 4-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Filled in as charge nurse.
- Managed post surgical patients, as well as post operative drains and incisions.
- Communicated with members of the surgical team to best ensure the safety of patients.
PCT, Medical -Surgical
St. Thomas Midtown
10.2017 - 08.2019
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked with patients to collect data for the EHR and emptied drains for accurate intake and output.
CNA
NHC
12.2014 - 10.2017
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments.
- Supported mobility by assisting with transfers and ambulation.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance caregiving skills.
- Followed protocols for infection control and safety procedures.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College
Nashville, TN12.2020
Skills
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Central line care
- Catheter care
- Isolation precautions
- End-of-life care
- Fluid and electrolyte balance
- Diabetes management
- Pressure ulcer prevention
- Tracheostomy care
- Discharge planning
- Seizure precautions
- Blood transfusion
- Fall prevention
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- Intravenous therapy
- Healthcare ethics
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Wound care
- Delegation and motivation
- Task prioritization
Certification
PALS
BLS
Timeline
RN, Medical-Surgical
Maury Regional Hospital
02.2023 - Current
RN, Medical, Post Surgery
Centennial Hospital
02.2021 - 02.2023
PCT, Medical -Surgical
St. Thomas Midtown
10.2017 - 08.2019
CNA
NHC
12.2014 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College