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Education
Skills
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Activities
Certification
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Christian Leon

3842 S Salt River Way, Unit 2, South Salt Lake,UT

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Nurse with over 6 years of hands-on experience in diverse direct patient care, staff supervision, and departmental operations. For the past 2 years, I've been in a leadership role, managing Medical Assistants and ensuring efficient clinic operations. Specialized in Pediatric and Refugee care, bringing a nurturing and culturally competent approach to every situation.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Outpatient Charge Nurse

Redwood Health Center - Primary Care
09.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members, such as PharmD, MD, PA, APRN, MA, and for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Streamlined clinic operations by maintaining organized records, audits, staff schedules, and budgeting.
  • Increased overall efficiency in the outpatient setting by effectively triaging patients based on severity of presenting symptoms.
  • Delivered high-quality nursing care by adapting to diverse patient populations and addressing unique needs within the outpatient environment, Such as refugees and new Americans.
  • Mentored new nursing staff members, sharing best practices for effective communication, time management, and clinical skills development within the outpatient setting. Created 8 week training program for new hires.

Inpatient Nurse

Primary Children's Hospital - Medical & ICU
09.2018 - 09.2022
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans
  • Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for optimal results
  • Educated patients and families on various health conditions, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care
  • Assisted physicians in conducting diagnostic tests and procedures, contributing to accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans
  • Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development within the team

Gap - Nursing School

Joyce University
01.2018 - 09.2018
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively to Finish School

Healthcare Assistant

University Of Utah Hospital-Resource (Float Pool)
03.2013 - 01.2018
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various healthcare needs
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and performing routine sanitation tasks
  • Contributed to efficient hospital operations by promptly responding to call lights and addressing patient concerns as needed
  • Demonstrated professionalism through punctuality, attention to detail, and consistent provision of quality patient care
  • Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes

Certified Nursing Assistant

Avalon Health (SNF)
03.2012 - 03.2013
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times

Education

Certified Pediatric Nurse -

PNCB
SLC, UT
03.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Utah Tech University
St. George, UT
07.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Joyce University
Draper, UT
08.2018

Skills

  • Bilingual - English / Spanish
  • PALS - Pediatric Advance Life Support
  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • Capstone Preceptor
  • Triage
  • Cultural Competence
  • Professionalism
  • Attention to Detail
  • Educator (CNA / MA / RN)
  • Direct Patient Care

Accomplishments

  • Circle of Distinction Employee, 12/24
  • Daisy Award Nominee, 10/20
  • Shared Governance Team Chair
  • Utah Pride Center Volunteer
  • Utah Aids Foundation Volunteer
  • Refugee Specialty Nursing
  • Seed Grant Award Winner - Community Garden - Redwood

Activities

  • Rock Climbing
  • Gaming
  • Camping

Certification

Certified Pediatric Nurse - CPN

Basic Life Support - BLS

Pediatric Advanced Life Support - PALS

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Outpatient Charge Nurse

Redwood Health Center - Primary Care
09.2022 - Current

Inpatient Nurse

Primary Children's Hospital - Medical & ICU
09.2018 - 09.2022

Gap - Nursing School

Joyce University
01.2018 - 09.2018

Healthcare Assistant

University Of Utah Hospital-Resource (Float Pool)
03.2013 - 01.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant

Avalon Health (SNF)
03.2012 - 03.2013

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Utah Tech University

Certified Pediatric Nurse -

PNCB

Associate of Science - Nursing

Joyce University

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