Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
COMMITTEES AND VOLUNTEERISM
LEADERSHIP
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Angela Lesenski

La Porte,TX

Summary

Dynamic Clinical Nurse Coordinator and Charge Nurse with a proven track record in delivering comprehensive patient care and optimizing workflow management. Expertise in leveraging strong leadership and organizational skills to enhance clinical operations and improve patient outcomes. Advanced knowledge of clinical protocols and best practices fosters effective team collaboration through Evidence-Based Practice, upholding high standards of care. Committed to adaptability in response to evolving healthcare needs, ensuring the delivery of exceptional nursing services.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Skilled Nursing Unit

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast Rehabilitation Hospital
Pasadena, TX
04.2025 - Current
  • Supervise day to day activity on the 30 bed Skilled Nursing Unit, with an 10:1 Nurse to patient ratio and an 11:1 Certified Nurses Aid to patient ratio.
  • Coordinating care between the 30 bed Skilled Nursing Unit and multiple transferring hospitals in the area as needed, while also ensuring the safety and quality of the care the patients receive.
  • Oversaw compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring all protocols, processes, procedures and policies were consistently met/followed across the department.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to streamline communication processes, improving interdisciplinary teamwork and efficiency.
  • Led multidisciplinary team in developing patient care plans, ensuring comprehensive and coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Mentored nursing staff, enhancing clinical skills and promoting adherence to best practices in patient care.
  • Implemented quality improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced patient outcomes and increased satisfaction scores.
  • Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and coordination of patient care.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.

Clinical Nurse Coordinator, TCNO

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast
Pasadena, TX
02.2021 - 04.2025
  • Supervise day to day activity on . The Center for Neuroscience and Orthopedics unit. This unit is a 20 bed unit, averaging8-10 discharges and admissions per day.
  • Coordinate care for patients with ancillary departments and ensure the safety of all patients and employees on the unit. While managing care for my own set of patients.
  • Coordinated patient care plans to enhance treatment outcomes and ensure compliance with clinical standards.
  • Led interdisciplinary team meetings to address patient needs and optimize care delivery processes.
  • Implemented evidence-based protocols, improving nursing practices and enhancing patient safety initiatives.
  • Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and promoting a collaborative work environment.
  • Streamlined patient admission processes, reducing wait times and improving overall patient satisfaction scores.
  • Mentored and supervised nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development.
  • Managed staffing needs by creating schedules, adjusting assignments based on patient acuity levels, and delegating tasks efficiently.
  • Facilitated timely discharge planning by collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
  • Contributed to quality improvement initiatives through data collection, analysis, and implementation of best practices.
  • Provided comprehensive patient education on disease management, medication administration, and self-care techniques.
  • Coordinated seamless transitions of care across various healthcare settings by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Increased patient satisfaction scores through the implementation of evidence-based nursing practices focused on meeting individual needs.
  • Served as a liaison between patients, families, and physicians to ensure clear communication and continuity of care.

Registered Nurse

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast
Pasadena, TX
02.2019 - 01.2021

Perform post operative care for up to 6 patients at a time. Ensuring BLS, as well as post operative ambulation, voiding, etc., based on the Nurse Practice Act of Texas, the BON, and HCA Standards of care.

  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Analyzed patient feedback to identify areas for process improvement and elevate service quality.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • 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.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.

Nurse, Medical Surgical Unit

Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center
Liberty, TX
06.2018 - 02.2019
  • Provide Care of up to 6 Medical Surgical patients while also providing back up care in the Emergency Department for this critical access facility.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment regimens and health management strategies.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices that enhanced patient safety and care quality.
  • Evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans as necessary to meet evolving needs.
  • Managed complex case assessments, coordinating resources for comprehensive patient support.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
  • Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
  • Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
  • Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
  • Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.

Education

Bachelors of Science in Nursing -

Aspen University
Phoenix, AZ
01.2023

Associates of Applied Science in Nursing -

Lee College
Baytown, TX
01.2018

Skills

  • BLS Certified
  • Casting/ Splinting
  • Wound Care
  • Clinical quality improvement
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Recruiting and training
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Resource allocation
  • Unit administration
  • Admitting support
  • Nursing assignment
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Quality improvement
  • Patient care planning
  • Perform patient and leadership rounding based on HCA requirements
  • HCA CNC Education: CNC Leadership Institute Courses completed as of September 2024

Accomplishments

Daisy Award

Good Catch Award/ Good Catch of the Quarter, Q2, 2024

Consistently recognized by Physicians with Hospital Administration for compassionate, connected care and relationship building.

Certification

Texas Board of Nursing License, Multi state, Expiration 2027-08-31

Timeline

Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Skilled Nursing Unit

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2025 - Current

Clinical Nurse Coordinator, TCNO

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast
02.2021 - 04.2025

Registered Nurse

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast
02.2019 - 01.2021

Nurse, Medical Surgical Unit

Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center
06.2018 - 02.2019

Bachelors of Science in Nursing -

Aspen University

Associates of Applied Science in Nursing -

Lee College

COMMITTEES AND VOLUNTEERISM

  • Wound Care/Skin Care Committee
  • Unit Skin Care Champion
  • Employee Engagement Committee
  • Facility Employee Engagement Representative
  • Chair of the Unit Based Council for the HCA Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Clinical Nurse Coordinator Committees - Hospital and Division
  • Student Experience Committee
  • La Porte Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary

LEADERSHIP

Charge Nurse, Clinical Nurse Coordinator on multiple units. Member of multiple committees focused on the improvement of patient care and experience as well as nursing education improvements.