Katie Renee Leonardi
Ramona,CA
Summary
Professionally trained Registered Nurse with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Scripps Health
10.2017 - Current
- Checked in patients quickly with adequate information.
- Delegated staff nurse duties.
- Closely monitored surgical patients post operatively including orthopedic, general and transplant surgeries .
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
- Developed healthcare plans for individuals and families.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Chronic patient care in surgical unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 5 patients per shift.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
- Administered medication to patients according to facility protocols.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Reviewed and revised patient care plans.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse
Sharp Healthcare
08.2020 - 06.2023
- 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.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
09.2016 - 10.2017
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for five patients per shift.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
- Performed lab tests and communicated results.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
Registered Nurse
Poway Healthcare Center
07.2016 - 09.2016
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer and Alzheimer's.
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Arizona University
South San Francisco Street, Flagstaff, AZ 8601112.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chandler/Gilbert Community College
2626 E Pecos Road, Chandler, AZ 852252015
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- High level of autonomy
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Professional bedside manner
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
- Thorough physical assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
Interests
- Volunteering at local clinics
- Hiking with my dog
- Paddle boarding
Additional Information
- California RN License #88991
- Arizona RN License #RN202190
Certification
- American Heart Association, Basic Life Support, June 2025
- American Heart Association, Rhythm Adult, June 2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sharp Healthcare
08.2020 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
Scripps Health
10.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
09.2016 - 10.2017
Registered Nurse
Poway Healthcare Center
07.2016 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Arizona University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chandler/Gilbert Community College
- American Heart Association, Basic Life Support, June 2025
- American Heart Association, Rhythm Adult, June 2025
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