Blaine Leonard
RN-BSN
Chesterfield,Missouri
Summary
Medical professional with focus on delivering high-quality patient care in fast-paced environments. Recognized for ability to adapt to changing needs and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams. Strong critical thinking and patient management skills.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Mercy
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Managed caseload of 4 up to 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Registered Nurse Cardiac Medical ICU
Mercy
08.2019 - 01.2023
- Intervened and stabilized patients during emergencies with immediate first aid, CPR or advanced life support care
- Supported procedures by handling instruments and monitoring patients
- Prioritized care for critically-ill patients, balancing emerging needs against core requirements
- Prepared equipment and aided physicians during procedures
- Monitored catheters, leads and tubing for proper placement and functioning
- Collected biological samples for lab work, ordered tests and interpreted results
- Evaluated patients' vital signs and laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs
- Administered medications intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes and TPN
- Managed 2-3 patient teams
Patient Care Associate
Mercy
05.2017 - 08.2019
- Company Overview: Ranked among the nation's Top 100 Hospitals by Watson Health
- Experience on several units such as Medical-Surgical (Home floor 6MSU), Neuro, Oncology, Medical Surgical Telemetry in addition to critical care units such as the Transitional Care Unit
- Under direct supervision of nursing staff, responsible for collecting, and reporting patient data including routine vital signs, and blood glucose levels
- Assisting patients with activities of daily living such as eating, hygiene, and voiding
- Ensuring patient safety by maintaining tidy environment
- Adherence to infection control precautions
- Maintaining patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPPA standards
- Ranked among the nation's Top 100 Hospitals by Watson Health
- Managed 8 patient teams
Supplemental Instructor Biology 101
ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Company Overview: An outstanding two-year institution
- Responsible for assisting students in all aspects of the course
- Tutored and supplied necessary study skills and interpretation of material
- Approached by instructor to be the Supplemental Instructor of this class
- An outstanding two-year institution
Server and Bartender
PAUL MANNOS, Upscale Italian Restaurant
01.1999 - 10.2012
- Responsible for greeting, managing tables, and providing excellent customer service to each and every guest
- Managed the bar and excelled at building long-lasting customer relationships and training new staff
- Recognized as the #1 requested waiter and responsible for repeat business
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Server
MACARONI GRILL, Corporate Italian Restaurant
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Responsible for waiting tables and presenting food and service following company standards
- Approached by management and asked to be a trainer for other servers
Server Assistant
BENEDETTO'S RISTORANTE, Italian Fine Dining Restaurant
01.1989 - 01.1996
- Responsible for providing excellent customer service and managing tables with the utmost care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Maryville University
St. Louis, MO 08.2016 - 05.2019
Skills
- Care prioritization
- Patient assessment
- Medication and IV administration
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Critical thinking
- Critical Care Nursing
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Physical assessments
Certification
Certified in BLS and CPR, American Heart Association
Accomplishments
- Graduated Cum laude by completing Nursing program with accuracy and efficiency.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Mercy
08.2023 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse Cardiac Medical ICU
Mercy
08.2019 - 01.2023
Patient Care Associate
Mercy
05.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Maryville University
08.2016 - 05.2019
Supplemental Instructor Biology 101
ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
08.2014 - 05.2015
Server and Bartender
PAUL MANNOS, Upscale Italian Restaurant
01.1999 - 10.2012
Server
MACARONI GRILL, Corporate Italian Restaurant
01.1996 - 01.1999
Server Assistant
BENEDETTO'S RISTORANTE, Italian Fine Dining Restaurant
01.1989 - 01.1996
Certified in BLS and CPR, American Heart Association
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