Catherine Leist
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Healthcare professional prepared for impactful roles in patient care and support. History of enhancing patient outcomes through precise clinical interventions and compassionate care. Known for reliability in teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced environments, with proficiency in patient assessment and communication.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel RN Emergency Department
Wake Med Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during travel assignments.
Seasonal staff RN
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Responsible for care of patients of all age groups in a level two trauma center
Travel RN
Summit Medical Staffing
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Travel RN in a level two trauma center responsible for care of patients of all age groups
Travel RN
FlexCare Staffing
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Travel RN in a rural level one trauma center responsible for care of all age groups
Travel RN
Summit Medical Staffing
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Travel RN responsible for care and treatment of all age groups in a level one trauma center
Travel RN
Summit Medical Staffing
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Travel RN responsible for treatment and care of a wide variety of patients in a community hospital setting
Travel RN
Atlas Medstaff
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Utilizing telemedicine for patients presenting with stroke symptoms and psychiatric evaluations
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Travel RN
Medical Solutions
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Responsible for a wide variety of patients in a critical access hospital emergency department with level 3 trauma designation
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Travel RN
Medical Solutions
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Responsible for triage and care of the emergency department patient ranging in age in a critical access hospital setting
- Utilizing telemedicine in care of the emergency department patient
- Responsible for care of admitted patients
- Responsible for care of Long Term Care residents
Staff RN
Wills Eye Emergency Department
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Responsible for triage and care of various ocular issues including ocular/neurological emergencies and traumas
- Assisting with minor outpatient ocular procedures
Staff RN Emergency Department
Jefferson University Hospital
09.2007 - 10.2018
- Responsible for triage and care of all levels of acuity including critical care and level one trauma
- Responsible for high quality care in time sensitive patient presentations, including stroke and MI
Staff RN Urology/Transplant Medical Surgical Unit
Jefferson University Hospital
06.2004 - 09.2007
- Specialized care of renal/liver patients and general postoperative surgical patients
- Developed multitasking skills to deliver high quality patient care in a fast-paced med-surg setting
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA05.2004
High School Diploma -
Mount Pleasant High School
Wilmington, DE06.2002
Certification
- CEN
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- TNCC
- ENPC
- NIH
References
Available on request
Personal Information
Title: Valid compact Florida Nursing License
Timeline
Travel RN Emergency Department
Wake Med Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Seasonal staff RN
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - 07.2023
Travel RN
Summit Medical Staffing
11.2022 - 01.2023
Travel RN
FlexCare Staffing
07.2022 - 10.2022
Travel RN
Summit Medical Staffing
07.2021 - 06.2022
Travel RN
Summit Medical Staffing
07.2020 - 07.2021
Travel RN
Atlas Medstaff
01.2020 - 04.2020
Travel RN
Medical Solutions
06.2019 - 11.2019
Travel RN
Medical Solutions
11.2018 - 05.2019
Staff RN
Wills Eye Emergency Department
06.2017 - 10.2018
Staff RN Emergency Department
Jefferson University Hospital
09.2007 - 10.2018
Staff RN Urology/Transplant Medical Surgical Unit
Jefferson University Hospital
06.2004 - 09.2007
High School Diploma -
Mount Pleasant High School
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gwynedd Mercy University
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