Denise Leslie
Gurnee,Il
Summary
A newly certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner that is a highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every patient a positive, memorable experience. Excels in empathy, communication, and adaptability, ensuring each patient receives personalized and thorough care. Commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practices enhances ability to improve patient outcomes in diverse psychiatric settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Ann Kylie Center
Waukegan, Illinois
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted in crisis intervention strategies to ensure safety and well-being.
- Monitored client progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals regularly.
- Monitored client progress and documented changes in behavior or functioning.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions and care activities.
- Implemented behavior intervention strategies to address challenging behaviors.
- Administered medication per physician's orders according to agency policy.
- Provided crisis intervention when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques.
RN
Glenview Terrace Nursing Center
Glenview, Illinois
01.2020 - 02.2025
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Responded promptly to changes in conditions and emergency situations to deliver expert care in line with good practices and patients' wishes.
- Collaborated across departments to meet residents' long-term care needs.
- Developed and implemented patient management plans and helped provision continuity of care.
- Monitored resident health with regular assessments to check on conditions and care efficacy.
- Provided direct nursing care to long-term care residents including medication administration, wound dressing changes, and patient education.
- Reviewed laboratory results and other diagnostic tests to evaluate the health condition of residents.
RN
Lake County Jail
Waukegan, Illinois
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions in a correctional facility.
- Conducted health assessments and identified medical needs of incarcerated individuals.
- Maintained accurate documentation of clinical encounters using EHRs including assessments, treatments, follow up visits.
- Identified potential mental health problems among inmates and referred them for further evaluation or treatment.
- Educated patients about self-care management strategies related to their diagnoses or illnesses.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations involving injuries or illness from fights between inmates or attempted suicides.
- Provided emotional support to inmates who were struggling with mental health issues.
- Collaborated with physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists and other medical staff members to provide comprehensive healthcare services to inmates.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Education
Ph.D. - Nursing Leadership and Management
Northern Kentucky University
12-2026
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Walden University
08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University
07-2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Oakton Community College
07-2018
Skills
- Patient education
- Collaborative care
- Clinical documentation
- Effective communication
- Empathic listening
- Therapeutic communication
- Patient-centered care
- Behavior evaluation
- Health promotion
- Disorder diagnosis
- Emotional intelligence
- Mental health evaluation
- Clinical decision making
- Psychiatric assessment
- Prescription management
- Therapeutic alliance building
References
References: Marie Tatro- 217-317-1166 Darcy Jean 773-524-9895 Dedra Thomas- 773-999-6895
Interests
Recipient of the Honors and Leadership award. Volunteering member at Catholic Charity.
Accomplishments
Member of the Honor Society
Timeline
RN
Ann Kylie Center
03.2025 - Current
RN
Glenview Terrace Nursing Center
01.2020 - 02.2025
RN
Lake County Jail
10.2018 - 01.2020
Ph.D. - Nursing Leadership and Management
Northern Kentucky University
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Oakton Community College