Deanna Lenzie
Hoover,AL
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 38 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise within developmental and rehabilitation specialty.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Clinician
United Ability / Cahaba Medical Care
2015.05 - Current
- Facilitated open communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure collaborative approach to treatment planning and decision making for children and adults with disabilities.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities while ensuring timely coordination of services across various departments within organization.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Served as rehabilitation nurse clinician in several multidisciplinary clinics at Children's Hospital of Alabama including Spina Bifida Clinic, Muscular Dystrophy Clinic, and Spasticity Clinic.
- Served as liaison between Children's Rehabilitation Services and physician.
Director of Youth Ministries
Saint Mark United Methodist Church
2005.06 - 2014.12
- Enhanced youth engagement by implementing innovative programs and activities tailored to their interests.
- Collaborated with church leaders to develop comprehensive youth ministry strategy, fostering spiritual growth and community involvement.
- Mentored and guided young members in their faith journey, resulting in stronger connections to church community.
- Organized numerous service projects and mission trips, promoting social responsibility and personal development among participants.
Nurse Coordinator Newborn Follow Up Clinic
University Of Alabama At Birmingham
2003.10 - 2005.06
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive physical and developmental follow up care for premature infants and their families from birth to three years of age.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
- Improved patient satisfaction by delivering high-quality care and addressing individual needs.
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
University Of Alabama At Birmingham Hospital
2001.03 - 2003.10
- Developed manual of operations for clinical study determining cost effective yet appropriate follow up care for healthy, term newborn infants and their mothers.
- Developed strong relationships with investigators and site personnel, facilitating efficient communication channels during clinical trial execution.
- Collected, evaluated, and modeled collected data.
Registered Nurse - Maternal Infant Nursing
University Of Alabama At Birmingham
1986.07 - 2001.03
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans for patients in Family Centered Maternity Nursing Care including antepartum, postpartum, labor and delivery and newborn nursery care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL06.1986
Certification
- Certified Intellectual and Developmental Disability Registered Nurse
- Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Affiliations
- Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
- Alabama Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
- Developmental Disabilities Nursing Association
Timeline
Nurse Clinician
United Ability / Cahaba Medical Care
2015.05 - Current
Director of Youth Ministries
Saint Mark United Methodist Church
2005.06 - 2014.12
Nurse Coordinator Newborn Follow Up Clinic
University Of Alabama At Birmingham
2003.10 - 2005.06
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
University Of Alabama At Birmingham Hospital
2001.03 - 2003.10
Registered Nurse - Maternal Infant Nursing
University Of Alabama At Birmingham
1986.07 - 2001.03
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Birmingham
- Certified Intellectual and Developmental Disability Registered Nurse
- Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
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