Carrie Leachman
Russell,KY
Summary
Compassionate RN Floor Nurse with experience in providing high-quality patient care within fast-paced hospital environments. Strengths include strong clinical skills, ability to multitask, exceptional communication and commitment to patient safety. Experience includes managing patient care teams, collaborating with diverse healthcare professionals and contributing to improved patient outcomes.
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
UK KDMC
Ashland, KY
07.2024 - Current
- Utilized evidence-based guidelines while providing quality nursing care services.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Maintained a safe environment for staff members and patients through infection control practices or safety protocols.
- Initiated admissions, transitions and discharges by communicating with colleagues as well as patients and family members.
- Provided patient care plans in accordance with physician orders and established nursing protocols.
- Reviewed lab values for accuracy prior to administering prescribed medications.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Instructed patients on pre-and post-operative care instructions, diet modifications, medications and self-care techniques.
LPN
UK KDMC URGENT CARE
Ashland, KY
05.2020 - 07.2024
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
LPN Charge Nurse
Trinity Station Retirement Community
Flatwoods, Kentucky
10.2014 - 04.2020
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing RN
Ashland Community And Tech College
Ashland, KY05-2024
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Practical Nurse
Collins Career Center School of Nursing
Coal Grove Oh05-2014
High School Diploma -
Symmes Valley High School
Willow Wood, OH05-1996
Skills
- Physical assessments
- Discharge planning
- Healthcare regulations
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Documentation
- IV management
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Team collaboration
- Interpersonal communication
- Compassionate care
- HIPAA compliance
- Vitals monitoring
- Update electronic charts
- Attention to detail
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
UK KDMC
07.2024 - Current
LPN
UK KDMC URGENT CARE
05.2020 - 07.2024
LPN Charge Nurse
Trinity Station Retirement Community
10.2014 - 04.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing RN
Ashland Community And Tech College
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Practical Nurse
Collins Career Center School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Symmes Valley High School