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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
2020.10 - 2021.04
  • 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
2020.02 - 2020.08
  • 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
2018.11 - 2020.03
  • 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
2017.08 - 2018.08
  • 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
2016.07 - 2017.08
  • 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
2012.08 - 2015.02
  • 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, CA

Skills

  • 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
2020.10 - 2021.04

LPN Charge Nurse

South Mountain Post Acute
2020.02 - 2020.08

LPN Charge Nurse Assisted Living

Rock Creek Memory Care
2018.11 - 2020.03

LPN

Genesis Estrella
2017.08 - 2018.08

Charge LPN

Choice Healthcare
2016.07 - 2017.08

Public Health Nurse

Maricopa County Healthcare For The Homeless
2012.08 - 2015.02

Certificate - Alzheimers/Dementia Relatated Behavior

EssentiALZ Alzheimers Association

Diploma - Vocational Nursing

Tri County ROP
Erika Dietz-Leger