Kara Elizabeth Leonard
Charleston
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Meduflyer Emergency Departments Registered Nurse II
Medical University of South Carolina, Level 1 Trauma Center
01.2023 - Current
- Worked collaboratively with trauma, neurology, orthopedics, and cardiology teams, gaining exposure to a wide range of medical devices and procedures
- Floats between adult, pediatric, psychiatric, and cardiac/transplant emergency departments. Notified of assignment an hour hours prior to each shift, demonstrating adaptability and versatility in high-pressure environments
- Educate patients and families on medical conditions, treatment plans, and post-care procedures, strengthening communication skills essential for sales roles
- Hands-on experience involvement in managing complex clinical scenarios and stabilizing critical patients, indicating strong clinical skills and experience in high-pressure situations
- The role includes directing and leading team members, as well as collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver quality, developmentally appropriate care
- Precept and mentored nursing students by teaching critical thinking, prioritization, and assessment skills
Emergency Department Registered Nurse II
Medical University of South Carolina, Level 1 Trauma Center
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided patient-centered care in a fast-paced emergency setting, requiring excellent decision-making and prioritization.
- Provide quality care that exhibits personal leadership, confidence, and competence
- Trained and mentored new graduate nurses, enhancing leadership and teaching abilities relevant to sales training
Emergency Department Registered Nurse II
Inova Fairfax Hospital, Level 1 Trauma Center
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Provide care for ill patients utilizing and collaborating with a variety of multi-disciplinary teams services including, Trauma, ENT, Orthopedics, Neurology, Spine, GI, OBGYN, Labor and Delivery
- Successfully completed TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course), deepening knowledge of advanced medical interventions
Emergency Room Registered Nurse, New Graduate
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Provide bedside care that minimize negative long-term effects
- Effectively and efficiently able to deal with stress, and conflict management
- Use critical thinking and effective decision-making skills
Clinical Medical Assistant
Family Physician of Old Town Fairfax
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted in medical procedures involving specimen collection, biopsies, and cultures, using proper sterilization familiarizing with medical device applications
- Provided direct patient care, including administering vaccines, performing diagnostic tests, and educating patients on treatments.
- Performed administrative and clinical duties to ensure optimal care of patients
- Collected and performed vitals and documentation of patient’s subjective report
- Provided vaccines (B12, Flu, Covid, Tetanus, Pneumococcal etc.) Performed PCR and rapid tests such as covid, flu, and strep tests
- Proficient with E-MDs medical portal
Capital Markets Operations Analyst II – Asset Middle Office
Fannie Mae
04.2017 - 01.2021
- Collaborated closely with the Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS) sales desk, managing relationships across the sales team, finance, Single-Family and Multifamily businesses, as well as the treasury team.
Recruiting & Diversity Committee, Co-Lead
Fannie Mae Associates Program (FMAP)
04.2017 - 01.2018
- Recruited at on-campus colleges career fairs events
- Streamlined the on-campus recruiting process in partnership with the James Madison University and Business School faculty
- Helped plan and execute the ‘Pre-Start Partner’ program for new associates and interns
- FMAP Help the Homeless Basketball Tournament, Treasury Committee and Marketing Committee
- Organized, participated, and collected financials for a company-wide tournament, raising $6,750 for DC-based charities
- Enhanced outreach efforts through creation of mailers for FM publications and recruitment of team members
Business Analyst– Digital Workplace: Technology Department
Fannie Mae
08.2016 - 04.2017
- Developed a financial forecasting tracker that was implemented as a template throughout the organization
- Compiled and analyzed data pertaining to project forecasting, capital expenditures, licenses and coverage
Front Desk Receptionist
Xsport Fitness
06.2013 - 01.2015
- Managed membership payments at a gym, ensuring accurate collection and timely processing
- Assisted in preparing protein shakes for guests and processing transactions for gym equipment and products
- Supported gym members with training and proactively promoted weight loss initiatives
- Worked one-on-one with athletes to develop personalized workout plans
- Managed and fostered positive relationships between employees and gym members
Education
Family Doctor of Nurse Practitioner Student - Doc
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina08-2028
MSN: Master of Science in Nursing - Entry into Practice
Johns Hopkins University, School of Nursing
Baltimore, Maryland08.2022
BA - Mathematics, Communications
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, Virginia05.2016
Skills
- Strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
- Expertise in educating patients and healthcare providers on medical procedures and devices
- Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving abilities
- Proficient in Epic Systems, E-MDs portal, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Clinical experience with advanced medical technologies, including ultrasound IVs and trauma care
Certification
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) November 2023
- CPR and BLS, American Heart Association (Valid Through October 2026)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) February 2027
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) January 2027
- Ultrasound IV certified July 2023
- Stop the Bleed, American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma July 2024
- Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Filler Training, Aesthetic Medical Educators Training, Inc. July 2024
- Prevention Graduate, Opioid Awareness, IRB Compliance Training (Researchers CITI), Human Subjects Research- Biomedical Research (CITI), and Conflict of Interest and Commitment
SKILLS & HONORS
Honors: Sigma Theta Tau International Society of Nursing, Nu Beta Chapter December 2021-Present, Honors Research: Nursing Research Seminar: Life Course Review of PTSD Following May 2021- Present, A Traumatic Brain Injury: System Perception and Patient Outcomes- Expected publication in 2025 with Johns Hopkins University, Presented my TBI/PTSD Research at International Sigma Conference, able to build relationships and network with individuals all over the country July 2022, Epic Systems Software, Alaris, E-MDs portal, Excel, MS Office, MS Visio, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, Aladdin (Trading Platform), BlackRock, SharePoint, EPPM (Enterprise Portfolio Management), Project Server, Strong interpersonal skills, diligent, conscientious, easy to work with, hardworking and eager to learn
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Adult Emergency Department Hopkins Bayview Hospital 240 hours
- Pediatric Emergency Department Howard County General Hospital 112 hours
- Intermediate Medical Care Unit Nelson 7- Johns Hopkins Hospital 112 hours
- Neurological, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit Zayed 12 – Johns Hopkins Hospital 112 hours
- Intermediate Medical Care Unit Medstar Union Memorial Hospital 112 hours
- Outpatient Psychiatry Harford Belaire Community Mental Health 112 hours
- Ambulatory Public Health Assignment Walter Towers Apartments 112 hours
- Woman’s Infant Health (NICU, L&D, Postpartum) Johns Hopkins Bayview Hospital 112 hours
Timeline
Emergency Department Registered Nurse II
Medical University of South Carolina, Level 1 Trauma Center
02.2024 - 01.2025
Emergency Department Registered Nurse II
Inova Fairfax Hospital, Level 1 Trauma Center
10.2023 - 01.2024
Meduflyer Emergency Departments Registered Nurse II
Medical University of South Carolina, Level 1 Trauma Center
01.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse, New Graduate
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
10.2022 - 10.2023
Clinical Medical Assistant
Family Physician of Old Town Fairfax
01.2021 - 05.2022
Capital Markets Operations Analyst II – Asset Middle Office
Fannie Mae
04.2017 - 01.2021
Recruiting & Diversity Committee, Co-Lead
Fannie Mae Associates Program (FMAP)
04.2017 - 01.2018
Business Analyst– Digital Workplace: Technology Department
Fannie Mae
08.2016 - 04.2017
Front Desk Receptionist
Xsport Fitness
06.2013 - 01.2015
MSN: Master of Science in Nursing - Entry into Practice
Johns Hopkins University, School of Nursing
BA - Mathematics, Communications
Christopher Newport University
Family Doctor of Nurse Practitioner Student - Doc
Medical University of South Carolina