Karen Smith Leonard
Clearwater,Florida
Summary
Professional healthcare provider skilled in delivering personalized and compassionate care to patients. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with medical teams and adapt to changing needs, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Strong expertise in patient assessment, medication administration, and care planning. Reliable and results-driven with focus on maintaining high standards in healthcare services.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Duty Nurse
Self-employed
Dunedin/Clearwater, FL
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Facilitated smooth transitions between hospital discharge and home-based care through thorough communication with all parties involved.
- Promoted proper nutrition by preparing balanced meals tailored specifically to individual dietary needs.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Educated clients and families to support wellness activities, self-care techniques and prevention strategies.
Registered Nurse, NICU
Tampa General Hospital
1 Tampa General Circle Tampa, FL 33606
02.2012 - 02.2024
- Assisted with complex medical procedures such as intubation, lumbar punctures, Gastrostomy Tube care, Tracheostomy care, wound care, Avastin procedures and assisted with UAC/UVC line placements under physician supervision.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control policies, proper hand washing, proper equipment handling, and waste disposal procedures.
- Facilitated effective communication between families, physicians, therapists, social workers, dietitians, pharmacists – fostering a collaborative approach to holistic neonatal healthcare delivery.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities including conferences workshops certifications relevant to neonatal intensive care nursing expertise.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized plans of care for premature and critically ill neonates.
- Enhanced patient care by participating in the latest neonatal nursing research and integrating new findings into practice.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring that all clinical interventions were in best interest of neonate and their family.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Tampa, FL12-2011
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Appointment scheduling
- Care plan development
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved issues which led to effectively making patient more comfortable.
Certification
- Wound Care
- BLS
Timeline
Private Duty Nurse
Self-employed
03.2024 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse, NICU
Tampa General Hospital
02.2012 - 02.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University