Kaitlyn Leonard
Barnegat,NJ
Summary
Results-driven Registered Nurse with a proven track record in healthcare leadership. Skilled in team management, implementing evidence-based practices, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Known for effective communication and fostering positive relationships. Committed to optimizing patient care outcomes and seeking to contribute expertise to a dynamic healthcare organization.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager
HMH Southern Ocean Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
- Plays a key role in overseeing the daily operations of the nursing unit, ensuring efficient resource allocation and delivery of high-quality patient care.
- Collaborates with the Nurse Manager to recruit, train, and evaluate nursing staff, focusing on adherence to established policies and procedures
- Contributed to developing and implementing nursing care plans, conducted staff evaluations, and fostered a positive work environment to achieve departmental goals and enhance team performance.
Infection Prevention Staff Development Coordinator
HMH Nursing & Rehabilitation at Ocean Grove
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Led daily operations of subacute nursing unit, managing staff, allocating resources efficiently, and ensuring high-quality patient care
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop specialized care plans for subacute patients, focusing on rehabilitation and post-acute care.
- Enforce policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and fostering a positive work environment for enhanced patient outcomes and team performance
- Design and implement engaging educational programs for nursing staff to enhance clinical competency
- Assess and address individualized educational needs, providing coaching for ongoing learning and skill development.
- Collaborate with nursing leadership to align educational programs with organizational goals, ensuring compliance with industry standards and staying updated on healthcare advancements
- Develop and implement infection prevention programs for a safe healthcare environment, conducting regular risk assessments and collaborating on policy enforcement.
- Provide staff education on infection control practices, investigate infection data trends, and collaborate with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance.
Unit Manager, Post-Acute Care
HMH Nursing And Rehabilitation At Brick
01.2018 - 09.2020
- Lead daily operations of the subacute nursing unit, managing staff, allocating resources efficiently, and ensuring high-quality patient care.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop specialized care plans for subacute patients, focusing on rehabilitation and post-acute care.
- Enforce policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and fostering a positive work environment for enhanced patient outcomes and team performance.
Registered Nurse
HMH Southern Ocean Medical Center
06.2016 - 01.2018
- Effectively monitor and analyze cardiac rhythms using telemetry equipment, promptly responding to changes.
- Provide high-quality patient care for cardiovascular issues, administer medications, and collaborate with healthcare team
- Communicate efficiently with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, ensuring accurate and timely documentation of assessments.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kean University
Union, NJ08.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Manhattan College
The Bronx, NY05.2012
Certification
- ANCC Gerontology Certification
- CDC Infection Prevention Certificate
- Telemetry Certification
- ACLS/BLS
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager
HMH Southern Ocean Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
Infection Prevention Staff Development Coordinator
HMH Nursing & Rehabilitation at Ocean Grove
09.2020 - 02.2022
Unit Manager, Post-Acute Care
HMH Nursing And Rehabilitation At Brick
01.2018 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse
HMH Southern Ocean Medical Center
06.2016 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kean University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ocean County College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Manhattan College
- ANCC Gerontology Certification
- CDC Infection Prevention Certificate
- Telemetry Certification
- ACLS/BLS
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