Leah Mitchell
Knoxville
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive ICU and Emergency Department experience at Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center. Expert in patient assessment and emergency care protocols, enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate care and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to educate families and advocate for patients, ensuring safety and comfort in high-pressure environments.
Developed critical thinking and patient care skills in high-pressure healthcare environment, looking to transition into new field. Proficient in assessing patient needs and implementing care plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Capable of adapting to new challenges and contributing valuable expertise to diverse professional settings.
Registered healthcare professional with strong background in critical care environments, equipped to handle high-stress situations and complex patient needs. Excel in team collaboration, adapting quickly to evolving circumstances and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in advanced patient monitoring, emergency response, and therapeutic interventions. Known for reliability, empathy, and strong communication abilities that enhance patient care and team efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center
02.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes in fast-paced ICU environment.
- Educated patients and families on care procedures, enhancing understanding of treatment processes.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records, ensuring compliance with standards.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center
05.2023 - 02.2025
- Administered emergency care to patients, utilizing advanced life support protocols and techniques.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to ensure timely interventions and treatment adjustments.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, enhancing understanding of medical conditions and treatments.
- Executed triage processes efficiently, prioritizing patient needs based on severity of conditions in high-pressure environments.
Registered Nurse Intern
Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Administered patient care under supervision, ensuring comfort and safety during treatment procedures.
- Assisted in monitoring vital signs and documenting changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-treatment care, medications, and health management strategies.
Sales Associate
Belk Department Store
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted customers in selecting merchandise, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Executed inventory management processes, ensuring product availability and accuracy in stock levels.
- Maintained visual merchandising standards, promoting seasonal promotions and brand initiatives effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and optimize store performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN05-2023
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Emergency care protocols
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Electronic health records
- Patient education
- Triage processes
- Critical thinking skills
- Infection control measures
- Central line care
- Time management techniques
- Compassionate patient care
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Organ donor procedures
- Renal function management
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Patient advocacy
- Emergency interventions
- Blood transfusion administration
- Fluid intake and output monitoring
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Nursing staff supervision
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS -Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS-Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center
02.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center
05.2023 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse Intern
Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center
03.2023 - 05.2023
Sales Associate
Belk Department Store
10.2022 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carson-Newman University