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Jennifer Leonard

Lee's Summit,MO

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Unit-Based Education Coordinator, Inpatient Float Pool

Children’s Mercy Hospitals & Clinics
01.2006 - Current
  • Provides clinical leadership while meeting the educational and informational needs of new employees, experienced staff, and students in the unit
  • Assists the Nursing Director with operational management of the unit, including staff selection, staff evaluation, and performance coaching and counseling
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Participates in unit, department, and organizational committees and performance improvement activities
  • Contributes to patient care quality initiatives across the organization.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.

Registered Nurse I, Inpatient Float Pool

Children’s Mercy Hospitals & Clinics
01.2001 - 01.2006
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

University of Missouri – Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
01.2012

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing -

Penn Valley Community College
Kansas City, MO
01.2001

Skills

  • Nursing Staff Leadership
  • Physical Assessment
  • Precepting
  • Patient and Family Education
  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • Employee Evaluation
  • Hospice Philosophy Understanding

Certification

Certified Pediatric Nurse, 2005 to present, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board

Activities

  • Committees: Education coordinator committee, 2006 - present, Nursing Practice Council, 2005 - present, Clinical documentation committee, 2008 - present, Education clearinghouse, 2009 - present, Float Pool council, 2008 - present
  • Classroom Education: Just-in-time training for any new process or equipment, 2006 - present, coordinate continuing education for staff RNs and CNAs quarterly 2006 - present

Personal Information

Title: BSN, RN, CPN

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Unit-Based Education Coordinator, Inpatient Float Pool

Children’s Mercy Hospitals & Clinics
01.2006 - Current

Registered Nurse I, Inpatient Float Pool

Children’s Mercy Hospitals & Clinics
01.2001 - 01.2006

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

University of Missouri – Kansas City

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing -

Penn Valley Community College

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