Korinne Keesee
Leroy
Summary
Results-driven nursing professional with a strong focus on patient care coordination and supervision. Adept at managing nursing operations, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with health regulations to optimize patient outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse-Supervisor
Niagara Lutheran Health System
04.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily nursing operations to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with health regulations.
- Coordinated patient assessments and care plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
- Monitored medication administration practices, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and regulatory standards.
- Conducted performance evaluations of nursing staff, providing constructive feedback to promote professional development.
- Implemented infection control measures, reducing the incidence of hospital-acquired infections among patients.
- Managed staffing schedules to maintain adequate nurse coverage while minimizing overtime costs for the facility.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to enhance understanding of care processes.
- Increased efficiency in daily operations by delegating tasks to LPNs based on their skill sets and competencies.
- Improved patient care by ensuring timely and accurate administration of medications and treatments.
- Coordinated with other departments within the healthcare facility to ensure a seamless continuum of care for patients by addressing any gaps or barriers in service delivery.
- Provided ongoing mentorship to LPNs through one-on-one meetings, constructive feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Evaluated and improved team member performance through coaching and training.
- Provided compassionate support to patients and their families during difficult times, serving as a key resource in addressing concerns or questions about the treatment process.
- Ensured proper documentation of all nursing activities for accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulations.
- Conducted regular audits on patient files, ensuring all documentation was up-to-date and compliant with state and federal regulations.
- Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
LeRoy Villag Green
08.2009 - 11.2024
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with care plans and physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and optimize treatment outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment plans.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Trained new nurses on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Streamlined documentation processes to improve efficiency and accuracy in patient records.
- Led initiatives to enhance infection control measures, improving overall patient safety standards.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- I began my career here as an overnight medication nurse. I eventually transitioned to the day shift. After, I worked my way up to relief nursing supervisor, relief unit manager, Employee Health nurse, and nursing mentor. Eventually earning the permanent position of Unit manager, which was is my ultimate career goal.
Education
Practical Nursing - Nursing
GV BOCES
Mt Morris NY03-2009
High School Diploma -
Letchworth Central School
Gainesville NY06-1996
Skills
- Nurse leadership
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Emergency call response
- Patient care coordination
- Policy enforcement
- Staff scheduling
- Clinical supervision
- Nurse supervision
- Order transcription
- Wound care management
- Passing medications
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- CPR certification
Certification
Basic Life Support certified
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse-Supervisor
Niagara Lutheran Health System
04.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
LeRoy Villag Green
08.2009 - 11.2024
Practical Nursing - Nursing
GV BOCES
High School Diploma -
Letchworth Central School
Employee Of The Month (LVG) June 2023
I was nominated for this award by several staff members, one resident, and several resident family members.