Leila C Romero
North Las Vegas,Nevada
Summary
Driven Clinical Instructor with experience in classroom and clinical settings, excited to bring 15-year background in nursing and education to organization. Highly proficient in developing strong education programs, robust curricula, and engaging lesson plans. Focused on helping students achieve personal and professional goals while improving patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor
University Of Las Vegas Nevada
05.2023 - Current
- Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
Nurse Manager Acute Adolescent Psychiatric
Desert Winds Hospital
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
Community Health Nurse
Southern Nevada Health District
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Performed treatments as ordered by physicians and documented actions
- Collaborated with other health-focused organizations and agencies to promote community health
- Facilitated medication management including education and monitored for side effects in collaboration with provider
Appeals Nurse Reviewer
UnitedHealthcare
08.2015 - 11.2020
- Review provider requests for medical procedures, medications, and medical equipment.
- In-depth practice utilizing protocols (Milliman Care Guidelines or Healthcare Operations Protocols).
- Analysis of patients' past medical records, newly submitted information against regulatory knowledge, protocols, and payer criteria.
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Foundation for Positively Kids
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Attended to pediatric patients in their home
- Accompanied patients to provider appointments, at times along with a Clark County caseworker
- Full physical assessment and developing a care plan
Post-Partum
Spring Valley Hospital
01.2014 - 08.2015
- Driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Med Surg
Valley Hospital
07.2013 - 01.2014
- Administered medication, intramuscular, intravenous, subcutaneous, and by mouth. Complete head-to-toe assessment with every assigned patient
- Care plans initiated and managed.
- Coordination of discharges, admissions, and transfers.
Pediatric Home Health Registered Nurse
Maxim Health Care
03.2011 - 06.2013
- Administering medication at home and in school.
- Accompany patients to physician appointments developing treatment plans with medical staff
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2025
Master of Science - Nursing
United States University
Chula Vista, CA06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN2018
Associate of Science - Nursing RN
Apollo University
Las Vegas, NV2009
Skills
- Supervising Students
- Small Group Instruction
- Problem-Solving
- Staff Leadership
- Patient education and advocacy
- Quality assurance
- Utilization review
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
BLS- exp 9/2025
CPI- exp- 9/2024
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor
University Of Las Vegas Nevada
05.2023 - Current
Nurse Manager Acute Adolescent Psychiatric
Desert Winds Hospital
09.2022 - 07.2023
Community Health Nurse
Southern Nevada Health District
02.2021 - 04.2022
Appeals Nurse Reviewer
UnitedHealthcare
08.2015 - 11.2020
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Foundation for Positively Kids
08.2015 - 01.2016
Post-Partum
Spring Valley Hospital
01.2014 - 08.2015
Med Surg
Valley Hospital
07.2013 - 01.2014
Pediatric Home Health Registered Nurse
Maxim Health Care
03.2011 - 06.2013
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Purdue University
Master of Science - Nursing
United States University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing RN
Apollo University
BLS- exp 9/2025
CPI- exp- 9/2024
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