Erika Dietz-Leger
Goleta,CA
Summary
California and AZ (compact)-Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse offering 18+ years of healthcare experience. Proficient in delivering exceptional nursing care, triaging conditions and supporting diverse patient needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Treatment Nurse/LPN Charge Nurse
Browns Health And Rehabilitation
Statesboro, GA
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee coverage and flow.
- Conducted patient assessments to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Administered medications to 30 patients and monitored response to medications.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
LPN Charge Nurse
South Mountain Post Acute
Phoenix, AZ
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Managed daily staff assignments to guarantee coverage and flow.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using MedTech
- Conducted patient assessments to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
LPN Charge Nurse Assisted Living
Rock Creek Memory Care
Surprise, AZ
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Managed daily staff assignments to guarantee coverage
- Conducted patient assessments to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Managed 5 employees caring for 72 residents.
LPN
Genesis Estrella
Avondale, AZ
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using Med Tech.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering blood glucose tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Charge LPN
Choice Healthcare
Sun City West, AZ
07.2016 - 08.2017
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Conducted patient assessments to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
Public Health Nurse
Maricopa County Healthcare For The Homeless
Phoenix, AZ
08.2012 - 02.2015
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Partnered with support technicians, nursing staff and social workers to coordinate services.
- Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Performed basic triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Education
Certificate - Alzheimers/Dementia Relatated Behavior
EssentiALZ Alzheimers Association
Diploma - Vocational Nursing
Tri County ROP
Yuba City, CASkills
- Specimen Collection
- Staff Supervision
- Vital Signs Recording
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Conditions Reporting
- Medication Administration
- Wound Dressing
- Intravenous Medications
- First Aid and CPR
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Attention to Detail
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
Timeline
Treatment Nurse/LPN Charge Nurse
Browns Health And Rehabilitation
10.2020 - 04.2021
LPN Charge Nurse
South Mountain Post Acute
02.2020 - 08.2020
LPN Charge Nurse Assisted Living
Rock Creek Memory Care
11.2018 - 03.2020
LPN
Genesis Estrella
08.2017 - 08.2018
Charge LPN
Choice Healthcare
07.2016 - 08.2017
Public Health Nurse
Maricopa County Healthcare For The Homeless
08.2012 - 02.2015
Certificate - Alzheimers/Dementia Relatated Behavior
EssentiALZ Alzheimers Association
Diploma - Vocational Nursing
Tri County ROP
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