Denise MacLeod
Cheyenne,WY
Summary
Compassionate Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years experience of planning and implementing pediatric nursing care. Expertise in evaluating patient care outcomes, analyzing and interpreting patient histories and instructing parents on preventive health measures. Caring and personable professional possessing excellent communication, recordkeeping and time management capabilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full-time Nursing Faculty
Laramie County Community College
Cheyenne , Wyoming
2018.08 - Current
- Instructed fourth-semester nursing students about complex illnesses and evidence-based nursing care in a variety of settings, including classroom, skills lab, and simulation lab.
- Strived to continuously update course strategies and content based on current trends and technological advancements in healthcare.
- Prepared training materials and instructional strategies to track student progress, accurately report skills and conduct competency assessments.
- Oversaw clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Loyal Source Government Services, LLC
Cheyenne , Wyoming
2018.03 - 2018.08
- Contract position at FE Warren Air Force Base with the 90th Medical Group in the pediatric clinic.
- Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.
- Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis.
- Provided a medical home for children with special needs.
- Performed well-child exams and provided anticipatory guidance to pediatric patients and families.
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Capstone Pediatrics
Smyrna , TN
2014.07 - 2018.03
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children while caring for 25-30 patients per day.
- Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis.
- Diagnosed and responded to acute and chronic illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication, referrals, health counseling and education.
- Performed well-child exams and provided anticipatory guidance to patients and families.
- Completed school forms and patient charts, using AthenaHealth EHR.
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Crusader Community Health
Rockford , IL
2006.01 - 2014.07
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
- Provided well-child exams and anticipatory guidance to pediatric patients and families concerning areas such as vaccine administration, developmental milestones and nutrition and hygiene practices.
- Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.
- Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers to develop and implement a plan to provide a medical home for children with special needs.
- Developed and implemented Baby Basics classes to educate and prepare expectant parents to care for an infant.
- Completed school forms and patient charts, using eClinicalWorks EMR.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Rush University
Chicago, IL08.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carroll University
Waukesha, WI05.1995
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Patient-centered Care
- Health Promotion
- Primary Care
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Spanish speaking
Certification
- Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board since 2004
- Licensed APN in Wyoming and Illinois
- CPR Certification - Expires July 2022
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant.
Robert Louis Stevenson
Timeline
Full-time Nursing Faculty
Laramie County Community College
2018.08 - Current
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Loyal Source Government Services, LLC
2018.03 - 2018.08
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Capstone Pediatrics
2014.07 - 2018.03
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Crusader Community Health
2006.01 - 2014.07
Master of Science - Nursing
Rush University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carroll University
- Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board since 2004
- Licensed APN in Wyoming and Illinois
- CPR Certification - Expires July 2022
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