Holly Leonard
Houma,LA
Summary
Proactive RN specializing in patient education and care coordination. Recognized for strong leadership skills, particularly in training new staff and promoting quality improvement initiatives to ensure compliance and patient safety.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Centerwell Home Health
Houma, Louisiana
10.2005 - 02.2026
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Assisted in patient assessments and collected vital signs regularly.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of patient care activities.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.
- Followed infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss patient care strategies and improvements.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient vital signs, medical history and physical condition.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention and management of chronic conditions.
- Supervised licensed practical nurses, certified nurse assistants and other staff members.
- Instructed new nurses on proper techniques for providing patient care.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with serious illness or injury.
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Maintained accurate records of patient health information and treatment plans in electronic health record systems.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state and local healthcare regulations.
- Ordered laboratory tests and interpreted results based on established norms.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for patients leaving the hospital setting.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve outcomes in the healthcare facility.
- Counseled patients on healthy lifestyle choices that can improve their overall wellbeing.
- Developed nursing protocols for specific clinical situations or specialties within the hospital setting.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment, and administered medications and IVs.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical records.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance continuum of care.
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
- Communicated effectively with physicians and provided support during surgical procedures.
- Treated and monitored wounds using liquid skin, sutures, and bandages.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Nicolls State University
Thibodaux, LA05-2004
High School Diploma -
H.L Bourgeois High School
Gray, LA05-1997
Skills
- Wound management
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care coordination
- Quality improvement
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Health education
- Emergency response
- Staff training
- Effective communication
- Emotional support
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Diabetes management
- Cardiac care
- Emergency care
- Home health care
- Clinical judgment
- Cardiac nursing
- Care planning
- Chronic disease management
- Intake and discharge
- Nursing process
- Community health
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Ethical practice
- Infection control measures
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Patient safety
- Surgical nursing
- Patient care
- Emergency procedures
- Family education
- Patient counseling
- Direct patient care
- Skill development
- Health promotion
- Case management
- Team training and development
- Cultural history
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound care management
- Patient education
- Wound care
- Vaccine administration
- Disease prevention
- Specimen collection
- Patient management
- Resource allocation
- Care continuum coordination
- Respiratory support
- Safety protocols
- Blood draw and sample collection
- IV drug therapy management
- Insulin medication assistance
- Women's health exams
- Time management abilities
- Treatment plan modification
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Centerwell Home Health
10.2005 - 02.2026
Bachelor of Science -
Nicolls State University
High School Diploma -
H.L Bourgeois High School