Debbie Leidy (Lucas)
Akron
Summary
Reliable, service-focused nursing professional with excellent patient-care skills and proficiency in computer technology. Compassionate and motivated to provide high quality nursing care, with strong communication skills to develop trusting, professional relationships with patients, families and coworkers. BLS/CPR certified, NIH stroke assessment certified, Non violent intervention certified.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Cleveland Clinic Marymount Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and implementation of behavior management plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to identify subtle changes in patient behaviors or symptoms that may indicate a need for immediate intervention or reassessment of treatment plans.
- Increased patient satisfaction with nursing care by providing compassionate and empathetic support during crisis situations.
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff, sharing knowledge of unit policies and procedures while supporting their transition into the role.
- Administered medications in accordance with the five rights, ensuring safe and accurate dispensing of psychotropic and non-psychotropic drugs.
- Assessed the need for restraint or seclusion in accordance with facility protocols, prioritizing least restrictive measures when possible to promote patient autonomy.
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Rehab Hospital, Edwin Shaw
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Summa Health System - Akron Campus
09.2019 - 11.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse, Critical Care, Neuro/Stroke Unit
Summa Health-Akron City Hospital
11.2017 - 09.2019
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bryant And Stratton College
Akron, Ohio08.2017
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Medical Supply Management
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Clear Patient Communication
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Cleveland Clinic Marymount Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Rehab Hospital, Edwin Shaw
02.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Summa Health System - Akron Campus
09.2019 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse, Critical Care, Neuro/Stroke Unit
Summa Health-Akron City Hospital
11.2017 - 09.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bryant And Stratton College
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