Allen LeBlanc
Crowley,LA
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Good Samaritan Hospital, excelling in critical care and emergency response. Expert in hemodynamics monitoring and fostering teamwork. Demonstrated success in improving patient outcomes and efficiency. Skilled in Advanced Life Support, showcasing exceptional clinical and leadership abilities. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
03.2013 - Current
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Clinical Nurse Supervisor
Regional Medical Center
03.2012 - 03.2013
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution strategies.
- Managed staff schedules, assignments, and time-off requests to maintain adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Streamlined clinical operations by optimizing workflows and efficiently delegating tasks to team members.
- Served as a mentor to new hires, contributing to higher levels of competency among nursing staff members over time.
Per Diem Staff RN
Good Samaritan Hospital
03.2008 - 01.2012
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Promoted patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols and conducting regular health assessments.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, ensuring proper dosages were given per physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
Registered Nurse
Stanford Hospital & Clinics
04.2008 - 11.2011
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Contract Travel RN
Bryan Healthcare Services
03.2005 - 03.2008
- Promoted continuity of care by effectively communicating with healthcare team members during shift handoffs and transitions of care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families to facilitate trust and communication during challenging medical situations.
Registered Nurse
Southwest Medical Center
02.2000 - 03.2005
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
01.1999 - 02.2000
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA12-1998
Skills
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- ECG
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced Life Support
- Respiratory maintenance
- Endotracheal intubation
- Renal function management
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- NIH
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
03.2013 - Current
Clinical Nurse Supervisor
Regional Medical Center
03.2012 - 03.2013
Registered Nurse
Stanford Hospital & Clinics
04.2008 - 11.2011
Per Diem Staff RN
Good Samaritan Hospital
03.2008 - 01.2012
Contract Travel RN
Bryan Healthcare Services
03.2005 - 03.2008
Registered Nurse
Southwest Medical Center
02.2000 - 03.2005
Registered Nurse
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
01.1999 - 02.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McNeese State University