Deserie LeBaron
St George,UT
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 24 years of diverse healthcare experience, including roles as both LPN and RN, licensed in Utah. My expertise spans home health, hospice, emergency services, post-operative recovery, rehabilitation, intensive care, corrections, and acute care settings. I am committed to providing high-quality care grounded in professionalism and empathy, ensuring the welfare of my patients is always a priority. A highlight of my career was serving as a CNA instructor at SWATC, where I discovered a passion for mentoring students and witnessing their growth in patient care. My proudest achievement is seeing my former students emerge as leaders in the healthcare field. I have carried this love for teaching into my various management roles, empowering healthcare workers to develop skills and cultivate independence in their practice.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRN Hospice Nurse
Dixie Hospice
06.2024 - Current
- Triage patient needs to prioritize care effectively.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care for patients and families.
- Educated families and patients on healthcare procedures and options.
- Documented patient care promptly at point of service.
- Facilitated communication with physicians and healthcare team members for coordinated care.
Corrections Nurse
Washington County Sheriff's Department
12.2023 - Current
- Triage and assess patients upon arrival to determine immediate care needs.
- Coordinate patient needs with providers for comprehensive treatment planning.
- Demonstrate proficiency in addressing mental health concerns effectively.
- Utilize knowledge of detox symptoms and treatments to provide appropriate interventions.
- Perform laboratory tests in accordance with MD orders to support diagnosis.
- Facilitate collaboration among departments to enhance teamwork and patient care.
DIRECTOR OF Nursing/DON
Pathway Hospice and Palliative Care
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Planned, developed, organized, implemented, evaluated, and directed hospice medical team operations.
- Coordinated services among interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
- Delegated tasks in compliance with state regulations to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Managed clinical staff to maintain high standards of patient care.
- Ensured proficiency in state-mandated paperwork, regulations, and surveys for operational compliance.
HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE VISIT NURSE
Intermountain Home Health and Hospice
02.2020 - 11.2022
- Responsible for the cares of patients assigned to me in their homes
- Able to use a multitude of nursing skills including IV therapy, lab draws, PICC line cares, Tube feedings, and wound care
- Provided effective, caring, and comfortable end of life care to patients and their families.
- Communicated efficiently with Physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
- Prompt in point of care documentation
- Gave patients care with dignity in the comfort of their own homes
MED REC Travel NURSE
InnovAge Colorado PACE Program
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Responsible for medication reconciliation in several facilities throughout Northern Colorado
- Accurately reviewed all physicians' orders on a monthly basis for these facilities.
- Communicated efficiently with Physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
- Provided timely and accurate reports.
- Communicated efficiently with Directors of Nursing in all the facilities.
LONG TERM CARE LPN
Beaver Valley Hospital
04.2002 - 08.2019
- Assistant to Director of Nursing. Responsible for facility when Director is not available.
- Responsible for admitting and discharging patients
- Supervised teams of CNA's. Responsible as charge nurse for directing staff to the needs of patients
- Liaised with physicians/ administered medication and treatments as prescribed.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, and medications.
- Assisted with physical therapy goals
- Provided palliative care with compassion. Often commended for maintaining respect and dignity of residents
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Responsible for state mandated forms including recertification sheets and monthly summaries of all patients.
- Assists DON with any clerical needs, including Medicaid 10A forms
CNA INSTRUCTOR
SWATC
04.2009 - 07.2012
- Instructed students on state curriculum and patient care techniques to ensure comprehensive learning.
- Conducted lectures, laboratory activities, and demonstrations to effectively teach CNA content.
- Facilitated hands-on training in simulated healthcare environments to enhance practical skills.
- Evaluated student performance through practical assessments and written tests for accurate feedback.
- Organized and supervised clinical experiences in hospitals and long-term care facilities.
- Encouraged critical thinking to promote problem-solving skills in nursing practices.
- Provided mentorship and support during clinical rotations to foster professional development.
- Assisted students in preparing for state testing, ensuring readiness for certification.
Education
RN BSN - Nursing
SUU
Cedar City, UT12.2022
ASN - Nursing Science
Snow College
Richfield, UT04-2017
Practical Nursing -
Dixie State College
St George, UT08-2001
Skills
- Team communication and goal setting
- Team motivation and leadership
- Workplace morale maintenance
- Task delegation
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Medication administration expertise
- Physical examination and assessment skills
- Psychiatric and mental health knowledge
- Computerized charting proficiency
- Proficient in Google Suite and Canvas
- Dignified patient care
- Interdisciplinary team participation
- Patient rights knowledge
- Skilled nursing documentation compliance
- Peripheral, PICC, central, and arterial line management
- Wound care expertise including vacs
- Efficient documentation practices
- Spreadsheet and form development for tracking efficiency
- Palliative and hospice care passion
- Organizational skills in teaching
- Mentorship skills
- Clinical expertise
- Student evaluation abilities
- Supervising students
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Utah, 11903148-3102
- BLS
- Wound Vac Certified through KCI
- IV Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PRN Hospice Nurse
Dixie Hospice
06.2024 - Current
Corrections Nurse
Washington County Sheriff's Department
12.2023 - Current
DIRECTOR OF Nursing/DON
Pathway Hospice and Palliative Care
11.2022 - 12.2023
HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE VISIT NURSE
Intermountain Home Health and Hospice
02.2020 - 11.2022
MED REC Travel NURSE
InnovAge Colorado PACE Program
09.2019 - 02.2020
CNA INSTRUCTOR
SWATC
04.2009 - 07.2012
LONG TERM CARE LPN
Beaver Valley Hospital
04.2002 - 08.2019
RN BSN - Nursing
SUU
ASN - Nursing Science
Snow College
Practical Nursing -
Dixie State College
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