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Leondra Weiss

Vashon,WA

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse manager of Professional Practice and Onboarding, Ambulatory Care, RN Care Manager/Care Coordination

HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
Seattle, WA
06.2021 - Current
  • Under the direction of the Associate CNO, coordinate the onboarding of new RN’s and Medical Assistants in Ambulatory Services
  • Conducts training and in-services for the clinics in preparation of regulatory, refresher and new programs such as Care Management, Monoclonal Antibodies, Covid-19 vaccine integration within clinics
  • Provide oversight for accreditation and compliance, including Magnet Designation (first time in 2023).

Nurse Manager

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MATERNAL INFANT CARE CLINIC
Seattle, WA
04.2019 - 06.2021
  • Supervise team of 30 staff to include Patient Service Specialists, Patient Care Coordinators, Genetic Counselors, Nurses, and Medical Assistants within a busy high-risk Maternal-Fetal Medicine clinic
  • Oversee all the operations and financial aspects of the clinic, while managing day-to-day flow
  • Additionally, oversee the satellite clinics UW MFM Arlington and Yakima
  • Specialty care includes the “Preventing Prematurity Program”, Hypertension clinic, Diabetes in Pregnancy Clinic, and Fetal Anomalies Clinic
  • Oversee the Telemedicine visits over these High-risk Prenatal clinics which includes partnerships with Cardiology clinic, Seattle Children’s, Anesthesia and Neonatology.

Women’s Clinic Assistant Nurse Manager

HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
Seattle, WA
03.2014 - 01.2019
  • Supervising RN and Medical Assistants in an Ambulatory Care Setting
  • The Women’s Clinic is a very fast-paced diverse clinic with both routine and high-risk pregnant and non-pregnant patients
  • Oversee policy and procedure management of all obstetrical and gynecological procedures
  • Coordinate Maternity Support Services, which is our Targeted High-risk Case management model for low-income pregnant patients
  • Oversee high-level telehealth as well as Care Coordination for all pregnant and patients post surgery
  • Oversee auditing within clinic (lab/specimens, competency training, annual staff education, code triage)
  • Contact: Eric Owen, Ground West Clinic Manager (206) 744-8006.

Clinical OB Nursing Instructor

SHORELINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Shoreline, WA
09.2013 - 03.2014
  • Contact: Lynn VonSchlieder, Nursing Program Director (206) 546-4734.

Adjunct Faculty, College of Nursing

SEATTLE UNIVERSITY
Seattle, WA
09.2011 - 03.2014
  • Associate Dean: Debra Stauffer, Undergraduate Education, College of Nursing (206) 296-5672
  • Instructor for undergraduate and graduate Community Health classes, including Communication, and Clinical OB Instructor
  • Taught Advanced Community/Public Health MSN students, supervising student progress in community agencies and in local group projects.

Nursing Instructor/lecturer for BNURS 409 Community Health for RN-BSN Students

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON BOTHELL
Bothell, WA
01.2011 - 03.2014
  • Nursing Dean: David Allen, Ph D
  • (425) 352-5000
  • Facilitated placement and supervision of all Community Health Student sites.

Women and Pediatric Clinic Ambulatory Care RN2

HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
Seattle, WA
09.2012 - 02.2014
  • Contact: Debra Schwartz (206) 598-4644
  • Prenatal care for Women’s Clinic OB/GYN patients, performing new patient intake, triaging women with pregnancy related complications, performing NST’s, back up for Pediatric Well-Child check-ups, lactation visits, immunizations and pediatric triage.

Research Nurse

UWMC/MARCH OF DIMES “WAIT ONE YEAR PROGRAM”
Seattle, WA
01.2009 - 10.2012
  • Program chair: Thomas Benedetti, MD (206) 543-3729
  • Part of a 4 nurse team working with Dr Benedetti on an intra-pregnancy program for UWMC patients who have delivered a baby prematurely at < 34 week.

Maternal and Infant Care Clinic Ambulatory Nurse

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
Seattle, WA
09.2008 - 09.2012
  • Supervisor: Christine Sampson (206) 598-4070
  • 8-40 hrs/week, currently per diem
  • Maternal and Infant Care Clinic Ambulatory Nurse, triage, NST’s, Diabetes in Pregnancy Clinic, First Steps/Maternity Support Services, Urology clinic.

Provided in-home therapy for babies with jaundice

INFANT HOME PHOTOTHERAPY
Lynnwood, WA
06.2011 - 01.2012
  • P.O
  • Box 6742 Lynnwood, WA 98036
  • Contact: Donna Gentry-Hayward, RN, (425) 355-0957
  • Provided in-home therapy for babies with jaundice by setting up light phototherapy, providing lactation consultation, education on appropriate newborn intake/output, as well as blood testing for bilirubin levels.

Ambulatory Care Triage Nurse

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD CLINICS
Shoreline, WA
02.2010 - 04.2011
  • Contact: Alyson Griewe (206) 520-5510, 40 hrs/week
  • Assessed and prioritized calls and patients for Shoreline clinic, including triage calls for the 7 network clinics
  • Provided education and support for the patients of the Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology clinics
  • Provided NST’s for pregnant patients, breastfeeding assistance for mothers and Chronic Disease management follow up for patients with diabetes, hypertension and weight management issues.

Public Health Nurse

SNOHOMISH HEALTH DISTRICT
Everett, WA
08.2002 - 09.2009
  • 3020 Rucker Ave., Suite 203, Everett, WA 98201
  • Supervisor: Donna Allis, SKCPHD Health Services Administrator (206) 263-8186, donnallis@yahoo.com
  • 30-40 hrs/week
  • Public Health Nurse in First Steps Program: Home visits to pregnant and high-risk parenting families in their home, at the local county correctional facility, juvenile detention, drug treatment centers, and homeless shelters
  • Sound Families II Housing Program Nurse: Case manager for a transitional housing program through the Gates Foundation for pregnant, homeless and disabled clients
  • Facilitator of monthly group life skills classes and individual goal setting to assist participants in obtaining their Section 8 voucher after a 1-year transition.

Home Visitor

NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM
Camp Pendleton, CA
04.2000 - 05.2002
  • Marine Corps Community Services, Personal Services Division, Bldg
  • 13150, Camp Pendleton, CA 92055
  • Supervisor: Julia Yeary and Vicki Stigall (760) 725-3884
  • 30-40 hrs/wk
  • Home Visitor: As part of a licensed professional team of nurses and social workers, provided weekly home visits for military families with children under the age of 6
  • These families were at-risk and/or in which substantiated abuse/neglect existed
  • Provided education and support in all aspects of parenting and formulated case plan goals
  • Coordinated care with military and civilian agencies (i.e., therapists, doctors, food programs, CPS, financial agencies)
  • Program Facilitator: Facilitated Playmorning, which was a weekly playgroup for moms and their children aimed at decreasing isolation, promoting independence and stimulating brain/motor development for children 1-5 years old
  • Instructed Baby Boot Camp, which was a 2-day class that gave hands-on information on newborn care, child development, parenting and child safety.

OB-GYN, Postpartum Nurse

ALL STAR STAFFING
Carlsbad, CA
04.2000 - 07.2000
  • 7040 Avenida Encinas, Suite 201, Carlsbad, CA 92009
  • OB-GYN, Postpartum Nurse: Routine care for 3-5 mother-baby pairs
  • Director: Shawn Perkins (760) 929-2310
  • 8-12 hrs/week, Per-Diem status.

Ambulatory Care Nurse

VIRGINIA MASON HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
Seattle, WA
06.1992 - 07.1994
  • 925 Seneca St., Seattle, WA 98111
  • Supervisor: Elizabeth Maish (206) 583-6450
  • 32 hrs/wk
  • Mother/baby unit patients consisted of postpartum mothers, antepartum patients (with PIH, pre-term labor and hyperemesis) and post-operative gynecological patients (hysterectomies, bladder suspensions and tubal ligations)
  • Level II Nursery duties included attending high-risk deliveries to perform resuscitation and stabilization of stressed infants.

Education

Family Nurse Practitioner track -

Purdue Global University
04.2024

Master’s of Nursing -

University of Washington Bothell
06.2008

Master of Science, Health Care Systems Track, Graduate Studies -

University of San Diego
05.2001

B.S.N. -

University of Washington
06.1994

A.D.N. -

Bellevue Community College
06.1992

University of Washington
01.1991

Skills

  • Patient Education and Advocacy
  • Patient Care
  • Staff Leadership
  • Staff Supervision
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Staff Development
  • Nursing Team Oversight
  • Case Management
  • Electronic Charting Skills

Certification

Washington, RN00110874, 1366687733

Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification (2021)

Ambulatory Care Certification (2022)

Activities

  • American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN), Legislative/Advocacy Chair-Elect, 2023, 2019
  • St. Vincent de Paul, Volunteer, June 2023, True
  • Harborview Nursing, Clinical Inquiry Award nomination, “Beyond Teach Back”, 4/2023
  • UW Professional Staff Organization, Scholarship recipient, 12/2022
  • March of Dimes, Heroes in Action Nomination, Education, 9/2022
  • Harborview Nurse Residency Program, Advisor, June 2022, October 2022
  • Magnet Steering Committee, Member, 6/2021, present
  • American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN), Scholarship Recipient, April 2022
  • AAACN, Certified, April 2022
  • AAACN Legislative Team, Committee Member, October 2019, True
  • UW Continuing Nursing Education (CNE), Conference Planner, 8/2021, True
  • American Case Management Association, Member, January 2022, True
  • Harborview Medical Assistant Apprentice, Coordinator, July 2021, October 2022
  • First Steps/Maternity Support Services, Coordinator, 2018, True
  • Washington State OB COAPS Committee, Member, June 2020, June 2021
  • KING 5 Feature, Participant, May 2020, https://www.king5.com/video/news/health/uw-medical-center-nurse-leondra-weiss/281-b88ba4bb-1f63-42e7-bca9-441c6c3fe316
  • Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Committee, Member, January 2018, April 2019
  • Medical Assistant Monthly Forum, Facilitator, January 2017, March 2019, June 2021, True
  • Magnet Scholarship, Recipient, October 2018
  • Operation Smile, Community Award, Community Outreach, August 2018
  • Poster presentation, “MOSS: Maternal Opioid Substitution Service”, 2018 UW (29th Annual) Ambulatory Care Conference
  • UW Bothell Master’s of Nursing program, Interview, https://youtu.be/221C86FUYro
  • HMC Unit Practice Council, Member, Fall 2015, March 2018
  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring, Certified, 8/2017
  • March of Dimes, “Nurse of the Year” 2015 Awards of Excellence, Women’s Health
  • Poster presentation, “Wait One Year”, APHA Conference, San Francisco CA, 10/2012, True, http://www.doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/WomensHealth/Pregnancy/WaitOneYear.aspx
  • March of Dimes, Prematurity Symposium 2012 Poster Presentation, Washington, D.C., January 2012
  • Parish Nurse Volunteer, St. Mary Magdalen in Everett, 9/2012, 2019
  • St. Mary Magdalen Capital Campaign, Volunteer, 12/2017, 10/2019
  • Avon Hello Tomorrow Fund, Finalist, “Walk & Wok”, April 2008
  • Delphi National study, Participant, Association of State and Territorial Directors of Nursing (ASTDN), March 2008
  • UW Graduate School Speaker, “Focus on the World Symposium”, “Making a Difference in Healthcare: An Iraqi Woman’s Experience”, April 2008
  • Soroptomist International of Everett, “Making a Difference for Women” Award Recipient, 2/06
  • Wellness Committee, Member, 3/05, 9/09, Mobile Checkpoints, Recruited a yoga instructor to do on-site classes twice weekly, Volunteer for Christmas adoption of SHD families
  • APICAT (Asian Pacific Islander Coalition Against Tobacco), Fellow and Mini-Grant recipient, 5/05, Mini-Report on Snohomish County Smoking Rates in the Asian Pacific Islander Community, True
  • Washington State Public Health Association, Member, 1/06, 12/09
  • Washington State Nurses Association, Chair, 1/04, 3/05, Co-Chair, 3/03, 3/04, 4/97
  • Athletic Trainer, Mukilteo Titans Boys U-13 Select Soccer Team, 6/04, 3/06
  • Girls U-10 Soccer Coach, 8/07, 9/10
  • Boys GU7, 9/2011, True
  • Outdoor Women’s Soccer, 10/05, 3/2016
  • GU12 Select Soccer Team, Manager, 7/12, 7/2014

Affiliations

  • Volunteer for St. Vincent de Paul, performing home visits on Vashon Island for those with housing, eviction, DV, gas/food vouchers, transportation to medical appointments (June 2022 - present)

Accomplishments

§ American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) Legislative/Advocacy Chair-Elect 2023, committee member since 2019

§ St. Vincent de Paul volunteer (St. John Vianney in Vashon WA) (June 2023-present)

§ Harborview Nursing Clinical Inquiry Award nomination for “Beyond Teach Back” (4/2023)

§ UW Professional Staff Organization Scholarship 12/2022

§ March of Dimes Heroes in Action Nomination for Education 9/2022

§ Harborview Nurse Residency Program Advisor (June 2022-present)

§ Magnet Steering Committee Member (Harborview 6/2021- present, UWMC 4/2019-4/2021, HMC 2/2018-3/2019)

§ American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) Scholarship Recipient April 2024 Conference Attendance, Academic/Tuition April 2022

§ AAACN Certified (April 2022)

§ AAACN Legislative Team Committee Member (October 2019-present)

§ UW Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) Conference Planner (8/2021-present)

§ American Case Management Association Member (S99998624) (Jan 2022-present)

§ Harborview Medical Assistant Apprentice Coordinator (July 2021-October 2022)

§ First Steps/Maternity Support Services Coordinator (2018-present)

§ Washington State OB COAPS Committee Member (June 2020- June 2021)

§ KING 5 Feature May 2020: https://www.king5.com/video/news/health/uw-medical-center-nurse-leondra-weiss/281-b88ba4bb-1f63-42e7-bca9-441c6c3fe316

§ Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Committee Member (January 2018-April 2019)

§ Medical Assistant Monthly Forum Facilitator (January 2017-March 2019, 6/2021-present)

§ Magnet Scholarship recipient and Attendee at National ANCC Conference (Oct 2018)

§ Operation Smile Community Award for Community Outreach (August 2018)

§ Poster presentation “MOSS: Maternal Opioid Substitution Service” at 2018 UW (29th Annual) Ambulatory Care Conference”

§ UW Bothell Master’s of Nursing program interview: https://youtu.be/221C86FUYro

§ HMC Unit Practice Council Member (Fall 2015-March 2018)

§ Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certified (NCC) 8/2017

§ “Golden Eddy Award” for Outstanding Health Education materials: Colposcopy (January 2017) and “Wait One Year” handouts (January 2012)

§ Maternal Child Health Seminar presenter: Health Equity in the Well Woman Exam (July 2016), Northwest Center for Public Health Practice found at: http://www.nwcphp.org/training/opportunities/webinars/health-equity-in-the-well-woman-exam

§ March of Dimes “Nurse of the Year” 2015 Awards of Excellence for the category of Women’s Health

§ “All Smiles: A Collaboration between WDS, Qualis Health, and Harborview Women’s Clinic” Nursing Research Conference (January 2016)

§ “Wait One Year” Poster Presentation APHA Conference, San Francisco CA (10/2012). Featured DOH Website: http://www.doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/WomensHealth/Pregnancy/WaitOneYear.aspx

• March of Dimes Prematurity Symposium 2012 Poster Presentation Washington, D.C. (January 2012)

• Parish Nurse Volunteer, St. Mary Magdalen in Everett (9/2012-2019)

• St. Mary Magdalen Capital Campaign volunteer (12/2017-10/2019)

• Avon Hello Tomorrow Fund Finalist for “Walk & Wok” program (April 2008)
• Delphi National study participant for Public Health Nurses; 1 of 60 representing 32 states (by the Association of State and Territorial Directors of Nursing (ASTDN), March 2008)
• UW Graduate School Speaker at “Focus on the World Symposium” highlighting “Making a Difference in Healthcare: An Iraqi Woman’s Experience” (April 2008)
• Soroptomist International of Everett “Making a Difference for Women” Award Recipient and selected to be represented at the Regional Soroptomist Internationals of Americas (2/06)
• Wellness Committee Member 3/05-9/09. Initiated Mobile Checkpoints to offer Blood Pressure checks and support for wellness/physical exercise, and healthy eating habits for Staff members. Recruited a yoga instructor to do on-site classes twice weekly (1/03-4/05)
• Volunteer for Christmas adoption of SHD families (12/04-12/08)
• APICAT (Asian Pacific Islander Coalition Against Tobacco) Fellow and Mini-Grant recipient for 5/05 for Mini-Report on Snohomish County Smoking Rates in the Asian Pacific Islander Community (6/04-present)
• Washington State Public Health Association (1/06-12/09)
• Washington State Nurses Association (Chair 1/04-3/05, Co-Chair 3/03-3/04, member since 4/97)
• Athletic Trainer for Mukilteo Titans Boys U-13 Select Soccer Team (6/04-3/06)
• Girls U-10 Soccer Coach (8/07-9/10), Boys GU7 (9/2011)

• Outdoor Women’s Soccer (10/05-3/2016)

• GU12 Select Soccer Team manager (7/12-7/2014)

Professional Memberships:

  • AAACN (Member #20809210) American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (Member since 5/2017-present) Legislative Committee since 2017
  • American Case management Association (January 2022-present)
  • AWHONN (Member #44086136) Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (August 2017-present)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Nurse manager of Professional Practice and Onboarding, Ambulatory Care, RN Care Manager/Care Coordination

HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
06.2021 - Current

Nurse Manager

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MATERNAL INFANT CARE CLINIC
04.2019 - 06.2021

Women’s Clinic Assistant Nurse Manager

HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
03.2014 - 01.2019

Clinical OB Nursing Instructor

SHORELINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
09.2013 - 03.2014

Women and Pediatric Clinic Ambulatory Care RN2

HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
09.2012 - 02.2014

Adjunct Faculty, College of Nursing

SEATTLE UNIVERSITY
09.2011 - 03.2014

Provided in-home therapy for babies with jaundice

INFANT HOME PHOTOTHERAPY
06.2011 - 01.2012

Nursing Instructor/lecturer for BNURS 409 Community Health for RN-BSN Students

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON BOTHELL
01.2011 - 03.2014

Ambulatory Care Triage Nurse

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD CLINICS
02.2010 - 04.2011

Research Nurse

UWMC/MARCH OF DIMES “WAIT ONE YEAR PROGRAM”
01.2009 - 10.2012

Maternal and Infant Care Clinic Ambulatory Nurse

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
09.2008 - 09.2012

Public Health Nurse

SNOHOMISH HEALTH DISTRICT
08.2002 - 09.2009

Home Visitor

NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM
04.2000 - 05.2002

OB-GYN, Postpartum Nurse

ALL STAR STAFFING
04.2000 - 07.2000

Ambulatory Care Nurse

VIRGINIA MASON HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
06.1992 - 07.1994

Family Nurse Practitioner track -

Purdue Global University

Master’s of Nursing -

University of Washington Bothell

Master of Science, Health Care Systems Track, Graduate Studies -

University of San Diego

B.S.N. -

University of Washington

A.D.N. -

Bellevue Community College

University of Washington

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