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LaSonja McLeod

Frisco

Summary

Experienced oncology triage nurse skilled in clinical workflow optimization and healthcare data analytics, enhancing patient care through effective triage and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Oncology Triage Nurse/PRN

Duly Health and Care
12.2019 - Current
  • Assessed patient needs and triaged cases to prioritize care effectively.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care coordination.
  • Utilized electronic health record systems to document patient interactions accurately.
  • Educated patients on treatment plans and follow-up procedures, fostering compliance.

Responds to patient inquiries, prioritizing responses and routing urgent situations to a physician, PA or NP

• Triage Phone Response: Manages patient health concerns and symptoms via a telephone interaction utilizing physician-approved protocols for the assessment and management of a range of symptoms

• These telephone interactions require assessment, patient education and may require crisis intervention

• Responds to and prioritizes incoming patient messages and test results • May schedule tests and procedures and obtain insurance prior-authorization • Delivers patient education, according to the individualized needs of the patient and as prescribed by the Provider and/or Group policy

• Educates patient and/or family members about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition and maintenance of health and wellness

Clinical Informatics Specialist

Insight Hospital
Chicago, IL
09.2022 - 11.2025
  • Analyzed clinical data to enhance patient care workflows and improve decision-making processes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement electronic health record (EHR) system enhancements.
  • Developed training materials for staff on new informatics tools, improving user proficiency and confidence.
  • Monitored data integrity within EHR systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Assisted in the evaluation of clinical software applications, providing feedback for continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Led projects aimed at optimizing data management practices across various clinical departments.
  • Trained healthcare professionals on informatics best practices, fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making.
  • Supported the integration of telehealth solutions, enhancing remote patient engagement and service delivery efficiency.
  • Spearheaded initiatives aimed at increasing clinician satisfaction with informatics tools through regular feedback sessions and prompt resolution of identified pain points.

Medical Surgical Nurse

Little Company of Mary Hospital
Oaklawn, IL
12.2019 - 09.2023
  • Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to interdisciplinary team for timely intervention.
  • Educated patients and families on post-operative care, enhancing recovery knowledge and adherence.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to develop individualized care plans, improving patient outcomes and satisfaction.
  • Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
  • Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration, and blood pressure.
  • Assessed patient status during procedures to communicate abnormalities to physicians.
  • Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms.
  • Administered blood transfusions safely, monitoring for any adverse reactions or complications.
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments for falls prevention measures, reducing fall-related injuries among patients in the medical-surgical unit.

IT Help Desk Technician

Inizio Engage
02.2020 - 08.2022
  • Provided technical support for hardware and software issues, ensuring high user satisfaction.
  • Diagnosed and resolved network connectivity problems, improving system performance.
  • Assisted in the implementation of IT policies, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Trained junior staff on help desk procedures, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Streamlined ticketing system processes, reducing response times for user inquiries.
  • Developed user guides and documentation, facilitating easier access to IT resources.
  • Conducted regular system audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend improvements.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive IT solutions for end-users.
  • Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
  • Reduced downtime for end-users by quickly diagnosing and resolving hardware and software issues.
  • Maintained accurate records of all help desk interactions, allowing for improved analysis of recurring issues and identification of areas requiring additional support resources.

Education

Master of Science - Health Informatics

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chicago State University
Chicago, IL
05-2019

Skills

  • Clinical process knowledge
  • Clinical workflow optimization
  • Quality improvement
  • Clinical documentation improvement
  • Healthcare data analytics
  • Conflict resolution
  • Clinical decision support
  • Workflow processes
  • Information system expertise
  • Metrics analysis
  • Change management strategies
  • Information security protocols
  • Data integration techniques
  • Program performance analysis
  • Medical coding proficiency

Timeline

Clinical Informatics Specialist

Insight Hospital
09.2022 - 11.2025

IT Help Desk Technician

Inizio Engage
02.2020 - 08.2022

Oncology Triage Nurse/PRN

Duly Health and Care
12.2019 - Current

Medical Surgical Nurse

Little Company of Mary Hospital
12.2019 - 09.2023

Master of Science - Health Informatics

Walden University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chicago State University