Debra Leidahl
PHOENIX,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Registered Nurse Staff, PACU
One Staff Medical
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Registered Nurse, Supervisor Perioperative Service
Honor Health John C Lincoln North Mountain
12.2018 - 04.2022
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on preoperative and post-operative surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, and technicians.
- Participated in hiring process for unit, evaluation of job performance, and mentoring new hires.
- In absence of Director, collaborated with senior director of Surgical Services, to ensure continuity of care.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
Perioperative Services Registered Nurse
Honor Health North Mountain
12.2012 - 12.2018
- Educated patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
- Provided compassionate, individualized care for each patient while in operating room.
- Prepared, implemented and evaluated nursing care for patients through each step of surgical procedure.
- Evaluated patient's level of pain, implementing effective medications and pain management techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD05.1985
LPN - LPN
School of Practical Nursing
Sioux Falls, SD02.1981
Skills
- BAC Screening
- Patient Care
- EMR Systems
- Patient Education
- Medical Records Management
- Resource Allocation
- Emergency Procedures
- Intravenous Therapy
- Complex Problem-Solving
Certification
- CNML Certified Nurse Manager Leader, for Supervisory position
- ACLS
- BLS
- Critical Care Core Training, 6 month training in 1985
area of expertise, critical care 30+ years
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
12.2022 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse Staff, PACU
One Staff Medical
10.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse, Supervisor Perioperative Service
Honor Health John C Lincoln North Mountain
12.2018 - 04.2022
Perioperative Services Registered Nurse
Honor Health North Mountain
12.2012 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of South Dakota
LPN - LPN
School of Practical Nursing