Briceyda Cortes Leon
Summary
Charge nurse at Wellstar Paulding Hospital with bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English, enhancing patient care and communication. Committed to pursuing a master's degree to elevate professional qualifications. Focused on growing my nursing career at my current hospital and following a leadership pathway.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
WellStar Paulding Hospital
Hiram
09.2022 - Current
- Addressed and resolved customer service issues promptly to ensure a positive patient experience.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations within the unit.
- Mentored new nurses, providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development.
- Facilitated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between the nursing department and other disciplines.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to uphold best practice standards within the unit.
- Oversaw discharge efficiency and length of stay, reporting daily in hospital meetings.
- Conducted daily interdisciplinary rounds with hospitalists, ensuring completion of pending tasks.
Registered Nurse
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
Hiram
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare team to create patient care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Provided compassionate, high-quality care by anticipating patient needs, fostering trust, and ensuring a positive experience throughout the continuum of care.
- Delivered comprehensive education to patients and families on diagnosis, treatment plan, and medications, ensuring clarity and informed understanding.
- Provided individualized and personalized patient care - respecting values, culture, and beliefs
- Served as a preceptor and trained nursing staff on care delivery protocols, hospital policies, and best practices to enhance service quality.
- Applied critical thinking skills for accurate assessments of clinical situations based on vitals, labs, and patient presentation.
Nurse Tech – Float pool
Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center
Rome
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Maintained a clean and safe environment, providing emotional and physical support, and worked with the team to ensure patient comfort.
- Conducted regular rounds throughout the unit to check on patients' comfort level.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily living activities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, visitors and other healthcare professionals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Degree
Georgia Highlands College
Rome, GA05.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing Degree
Georgia Highlands College
Rome, GA05.2021
High School Diploma -
Cedartown High School
Cedartown05.2017
Skills
- Bilingual – Spanish/English
- Staff supervision and mentorship
- Conflict resolution and team mediation
- Performance evaluation and coaching
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Adaptability and efficiency
- Cultural competence and advocacy
- Delegation of tasks and responsibilities
Certification
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification April 26, 2024
- ACLS Certification June 5th, 2025
Timeline
Charge Nurse
WellStar Paulding Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Nurse Tech – Float pool
Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center
08.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Degree
Georgia Highlands College
Associate of Science - Nursing Degree
Georgia Highlands College
High School Diploma -
Cedartown High School
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