Leanna Wiseman
Hope
Summary
Reliable and detail oriented RN. Experience in working with diverse patients from pediatrics to geriatrics. Works well in a team environment and has excellent organizational skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Columbus Regional Hospital
03.2022 - Current
- Gathers and synthesizes data for patients in order to promote an informed assessment.
- Utilizes data to formulate an accurate nursing diagnosis for patients.
- Collaborates with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to integrate evidence-based practice for patient-focused care planning.
- Recognizes and assesses ill patients who have deteriorated, providing BLS, ACLS or PALS as needed.
- Evaluates interventions systemically to achieve effective interventions that involve patients, representatives, and other health care providers.
- Provides adequate education to prepare patient/family for next level of care or discharge.
- Models compassionate care for patients and their representatives.
- Delegates effectively and monitors completion of assigned tasks.
- Anticipates needs of others. Initiates action to meet those needs.
- Listens actively to opinions, ideas and feelings expressed by others and responds in a courteous and respectful manner.
- Works effectively to achieve goals of all constituencies (patient/family, unit, department, institution, community).
- Suggests and strives to implement ways to improve performance (personal, unit, departmental, or institutional).
- Willingly learns and adapts to changes in work environment (e.g. new technology, procedures, and protocols.)
- Successfully completes all annual safety and educational requirements on time.
- Applies a scientific basis/Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) approach towards nursing practice.
- Analyzes and evaluates the medical record and health care activities to validate level of care needed/required, with the goal to achieve timely, medically necessary, cost-effective, evidence based quality care.
- Effectively communicates with EMT/Paramedics regarding incoming patients.
- Quickly and thoroughly assess patients to determine ER acuity level and act accordingly per hospital policies.
- Collaborate with other healthcare staff to arrange for safe transportation for patient upon discharge.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Columbus Regional Hospital
09.2019 - 03.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Contributed to the prompt gathering of data for patients in order to promote an informed assessment.
- Documented the effectiveness of prescribed medical and nursing regimens as directed by policy.
- Adhered to the rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality and complies with HIPAA mandates.
Office Manager
Western Regional Water District
04.2016 - 05.2017
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
- Reduced costs with meticulous budget monitoring and expense tracking for essential supplies and equipment.
- Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
- Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Columbus, IN05.2022
Skills
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- US Guided IV Placement
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- EPIC EMR
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Columbus Regional Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Columbus Regional Hospital
09.2019 - 03.2022
Office Manager
Western Regional Water District
04.2016 - 05.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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