Catherine (Noelle) Leston
Kellyville,OK
Summary
Experienced BSN-RN specializing in wound assessment, case management, care coordination, and advanced wound care modalities. I strive to give patient-centered care and advocacy by building a rapport with patients to better serve their needs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Wound Care RN
Hillcrest Medical Center
Tulsa, Oklahoma
05.2024 - Current
- Assessment of various types of wounds: diabetic ulcers, venous and arterial ulcers, pressure ulcers, surgical wounds, wound dehiscence, acute trauma, burns, soft tissue radionecrosis, autoimmune issues, and neoplasms.
- Knowledge of various advanced wound modalities and their application. For example: various compression wraps, total contact cast application, negative pressure wound vac application, and correct wound care product application.
- Case management and coordination of care: chart prep, patient questions, arranging home health, ordering testing, sending in prescriptions, DME, prior authorizations, and referral management.
- Educating patients and family members on assessing for signs of infection, how to improve healing outcomes, and care for the wound outside of clinic.
- Coordination of care and advocacy with interdisciplinary team between patient, physicians, advanced practitioners, and nurses.
Inpatient Med/Surg RN
Hillcrest Medical Center
Tulsa, Oklahoma
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, evaluated and implemented nursing care for assigned patients.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with various medical issues and needs.
- Patient and family advocacy for spiritual and cultural needs, patient care, and safety.
Outpatient Wound Care LPN
OSU Medical Center
Tulsa, Oklahoma
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Assessment of various types of wounds: diabetic ulcers, venous and arterial ulcers, pressure ulcers, surgical wounds, wound dehiscence, acute trauma, burns, soft tissue radionecrosis, autoimmune issues, and neoplasms.
- Knowledge of various advanced wound modalities and their application. For example: various compression wraps, total contact cast application, negative pressure wound vac application, and correct wound care product application.
- Case management and coordination of care: chart prep, patient questions, arranging home health, ordering testing, sending in prescriptions, DME, prior authorizations, and referral management.
- Educating patients and family members on assessing for signs of infection, how to improve healing outcomes, and care for the wound outside of clinic.
- Coordination of care and advocacy with interdisciplinary team between patient, physicians, advanced practitioners, and nurses.
Outpatient Cardiology Clinic LPN
OSU Medical Center
Tulsa, Oklahoma
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Case manager for Cardiothoracic Surgeons and Interventional Cardiologists.
- Assessment and treatment of various cardiac diseases
- Coordination of care between patient and physician such as scheduling surgery, assessing and ordering testing, performing EKG and ABI testing, chart preparation, carrying out physician orders, prior authorization, preparing FMLA paperwork, and helping patients with medication financial assistance programs.
- Monitoring INR labs to adjust medication levels for patients on Coumadin
- Educational clinical resource and oversight for medical assistants in clinic.
Outpatient General Surgery and Wound Care MA
Northeastern Health Systems
Tahlequah, Oklahoma
02.2012 - 05.2016
- Preparing patients for various surgical and endoscopic procedures.
- Assisted in minor sterile surgery procedures, established sterile fields, and ensured adherence to sterile technique.
- Removed and applied wound treatments under RN supervision, ensuring patient comfort and compliance with care protocols.
- Removing sutures and staples, chart preparation, coordinating DME and home health for patients.
- Coordinated patient surgical scheduling, managed prior authorizations, and processed FMLA paperwork and billing for surgical procedures.
- Patient rooming, vitals, and information gathering for physician.
- Assisted various medical specialties, including pulmonology, women's health, podiatry, gastroenterology, psych, and primary care, during nurse or MA shortages.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma Weslayan College
Bartlesville, OK05-2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indian Capital Technology Center
Tahlequah, OK05-2018
Bachelor of Science - Organismic Biology
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK05-2010
Skills
- Wound assessment and staging
- Complex wound care
- Acute wound care
- Wound care education
- Advanced wound modalities expertise
- Wound prevention
- Infection prevention
- Care coordination
- Case management
- Treatment Planning
- Patient education
- Risk identification
- Various EMR utilization
- Insurance navigation
- Patient billing
- Critical thinking
Certification
• Registered Nurse, Oklahoma Compact Nursing License #214698
Timeline
Outpatient Wound Care RN
Hillcrest Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Inpatient Med/Surg RN
Hillcrest Medical Center
10.2023 - 05.2024
Outpatient Wound Care LPN
OSU Medical Center
08.2019 - 12.2021
Outpatient Cardiology Clinic LPN
OSU Medical Center
08.2018 - 08.2019
Outpatient General Surgery and Wound Care MA
Northeastern Health Systems
02.2012 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma Weslayan College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indian Capital Technology Center
Bachelor of Science - Organismic Biology
Northeastern State University