Eryn Leonard
Saint Clairsville,OH
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Displayes ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations in every job position held. Reliable and adaptable, as shown by working in both hospital and school health setting. Known to provide high quality, efficient, and compassionate care to achieve best possible outcome. A strong patient advocate with a passion for Pediatric nursing.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinic Aide
Martins Ferry City School District
02.2015 - Current
- Assist school nurse in effective and efficient operation of school districts’ clinics by maintaining clinic supplies, medical equipment, and student health records.
- Provide quality medical care and first-aid to staff and students (Grades PS-12) including injury assessment/ intervention and emergency medical care.
- Foster the physical, social, and emotional wellbeing of students-referring to support staff or outside agencies as needed.
- Administer daily, PRN, and rescue medications to students according to policy.
- Assist with vision and hearing screenings according to state policy.
- Collaborate with community agencies to provide school-located vaccination clinics and dental programs to district students/staff.
- Communicate effectively with students, caregivers, administrators, and community resources.
- Comply with FERPA (The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
Registered Nurse
WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital
12.2007 - 01.2022
- Provided high-quality nursing care to patients ranging from 1 week old thru adulthood on inpatient Pediatric unit.
- Floated to Nursery, Women’s Services, Adult Medical/Surgical, and other adult units per hospital policy.
- Adapted to incorporate pediatric special procedures and pediatric outpatient labs into patient assignment, while maintaining time-management skills.
- Progressed on Nursing Clinical Ladder Levels of Advancement.
- Utilized critical thinking to assess and prioritize nursing interventions based on patient acuity levels and needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessment, notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions in a timely manner.
- Safely administered medications according to established guidelines while monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Utilized evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans to improve patient outcomes.
- Advocated for patient safety.
- Coordinated patient transfers to tertiary care centers and accompanied patient during transports, as needed, per facility protocol.
- Documented thoroughly and according to facility policy.
- Provided skilled and timely emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Communicated effectively with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
- Complied with HIPAA regulations.
Registered Nurse
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
01.2003 - 12.2007
- Provided high quality, compassionate, and culturally sensitive nursing care to patients on Pediatric Limited Stay Unit and Pediatric Step-down Intensive Care Unit.
- Assisted other pediatric units, within scope of practice, when needed per hospital policy.
- Oriented new nursing staff, emphasizing a positive work environment and safe, high-quality patient care.
- Educated patients and caregivers on plan of care and medication side effects.
- Utilized critical thinking to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions in a timely manner.
- Safely administered medications according to hospital policy.
- Communicated effectively with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
- Contributed to positve work environment.
- Complied with HIPAA regulations.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH12.2021
Diploma - Nursing
Trinity Health Systems School of Nursing
Steubenville, OH12.2002
High School Diploma -
Buckeye Local High School
Rayland, OH05-1998
Skills
- Unencumbered Ohio Registered Nurse license
- Unencumbered West Virginia Registered Nurse license
- BLS Certification (CPR/AED/First-Aid)
- Professionalism with strong work ethic
- Critical thinking
- Utilization of Nursing Process in patient care
- Medication administration (all routes), patient assessment (including vital signs), patient education, oxygen therapy, wound care, venipuncture
- HIPAA and FERPA compliance
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Compassionate care
- Effective time management
- Management of electronic health records and computer literate
- Proficient in medical devices
- Enthusiastic and adaptable learner
Timeline
Clinic Aide
Martins Ferry City School District
02.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital
12.2007 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
01.2003 - 12.2007
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Ohio University
Diploma - Nursing
Trinity Health Systems School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Buckeye Local High School
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