Dorothy "DeeDee" McLeod
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated nurse with 13 years of experience in hospital critical care, outpatient transplant clinic, and rheumatology infusion clinic settings. Skilled in providing high-quality care to diverse patient populations, fostering strong, trust-based relationships to enhance patient outcomes. Demonstrates ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rheumatology Infusion RN
Ascension Seton Dell Children’s Medical Group
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Responsibilities included initiating peripheral IVs, verifying medication orders for accuracy, preparing and administering IV infusions, closely monitoring patients' vital signs, promptly reporting any infusion reactions to the physician and implementing appropriate protocols, and providing comprehensive education to patients and families regarding treatment and post-infusion care. Additional responsibilities included onboarding and training new clinical staff on departmental policies and procedures, as well as coordinating with insurance providers to secure prior authorizations for prescribed medications.
Sedation Nurse/Pre-op/PACU
Dell Children Medical Center
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Responsibilities included verifying documentation and obtaining informed consent; ensured completion of all pre-op orders. Assisted providers during sedation procedures and managed full post-anesthesia recovery, including monitoring vital signs, administering postoperative pain medications, and delivering discharge education to patients and families on signs and symptoms requiring follow-up care. Improved patient satisfaction by implementing post-op follow up calls on every patient 24-48 hours after being discharged.
RN Case Manager
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Responsibilities included working with members and member's health care team to coordinate services to meet needs in a quality and cost-effective manner. Creating and managing the plan of care for patients with chronic or serious conditions, advocating for personalized treatment options, educating patients and family members about the disease process, and communicating with providers to help close gaps in care.
Liver and Combined Liver/Kidney RN Transplant Coordinator
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Responsibilities included assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patients who suffer from end stage liver and kidney disease and are potential transplant patients as well as those patients currently on the transplant list. Monitoring labs, imaging and testing to ensure patients are compliant and up to date with the United Network of Organ Sharing standards and coordinated care for 50+ patients at any given time.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Ascension Seton Family of Hospitals
06.2011 - 05.2019
- Responsibilities included providing direct patient care for the pediatric population in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Immediate Care Unit and Post Anesthesia Care Unit. Educating patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options. Stabilizing patients and determining the next course of action, reviewing and implementing post-operative orders and monitoring patients' post-operatively. Assisting in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Austin Community College
01.2011
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Western Governors University
01.2014
Skills
- Led multidisciplinary collaboration with physicians, pharmacists, and specialists to coordinate complex patient care plans in critical care, transplant, and infusion settings
- Served as a Charge Nurse, demonstrating ability to lead unit operations, delegate responsibilities, and mentor junior nursing staff during high-acuity shifts
- Coordinated care for 50 transplant patients, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards (eg, UNOS), showcasing exceptional case management and leadership in patient advocacy
- Spearheaded patient education initiatives, consistently guiding patients and families through complex procedures, treatments, and chronic care management plans
- Demonstrated proactive communication with healthcare teams and patients during high-risk situations, such as infusion reactions and post-anesthesia recovery
- Advocated for patient-centered care, driving improvements in quality outcomes through compassion, informed decision-making, and clinical leadership
- Streamlined care coordination as a Case Manager, influencing cost-effective healthcare delivery while promoting individualized treatment strategies
- Consistently took initiative in problem-solving, escalation of critical issues, and implementation of clinical protocols to ensure patient safety and team alignment
Certification
BSN, RN, ACLS/BLS Certified, Certified Pediatric Nurse
Timeline
Rheumatology Infusion RN
Ascension Seton Dell Children’s Medical Group
02.2023 - 06.2024
Sedation Nurse/Pre-op/PACU
Dell Children Medical Center
11.2022 - 06.2024
RN Case Manager
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
06.2022 - 11.2022
Liver and Combined Liver/Kidney RN Transplant Coordinator
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
06.2019 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Ascension Seton Family of Hospitals
06.2011 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Western Governors University
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Austin Community College
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