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Laura Leonard

Coalton,WV

Summary

Competent and caring registered nurse offering over 5 years of coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospital environments as well as directly working within the community. Demonstrated ability to perform with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Company Secretary

SR Chenoweth Masonry & Construction
08.2023 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with statutory obligations and corporate governance standards.
  • Performed payroll duties.
  • Maintained accurate records of documents and company communications.
  • Ensured compliance with Workforce WV, payroll tax payments, quarterly tax filings, and yearly insurance audits.

Registered Nurse

WVU Home Health
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Developed care plans, covering goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporating therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing actions.
  • Utilized learned nursing skills for wound care, vital sign checking and medication assistance.
  • Notified physicians of changes in patients' conditions.
  • Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
  • Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
  • Precepted newly hired RN’s and oriented them to our company.

Registered Nurse

WVU Home Care
08.2021 - 07.2022
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
  • Educated patients, family members and caregivers on condition management.
  • Precepted newly hired RN staff

Staff Registered Nurse, ICU

WVU Medicine
05.2018 - 08.2021
  • Provided multi-system care to critically-ill cardiac patients.
  • Responded to diverse emergency situations with quick and knowledgeable support to address injuries and illnesses.
  • Performed procedures such as intubations, central lines and chest tubes on ICU patients.
  • Managed complex, acutely ill patients with lifesaving devices such as ECMO, Ventricular Assist Devices, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, bedside hemodialysis, impella devices, and many more.
  • Oriented new RN’s and employees to the CVICU.

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic

Upshur County Ems
09.2012 - 02.2019
  • Rendered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
  • Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
  • Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
  • Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
  • Trained newly hired EMTs by offering insight into job duties and assessing shift performance.
  • Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
  • Evaluated patients for injuries at accident scenes , industrial locations and medical emergencies.
  • Performed shift supervisor duties

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV
05.2018

Skills

  • EPIC EMR
  • Intake and discharge
  • Dispensing medication
  • Wound care
  • Building trust and rapport
  • HIPAA and confidentiality
  • Taking vital signs
  • Ventilator care
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Diabetes management
  • Life-sustaining machines
  • Taking vitals
  • Diagnostic tools experience
  • Staff Development and Precepting
  • Geriatric treatment knowledge
  • Case management
  • Post-surgery treatment
  • Pain management
  • Complex wound care
  • Colostomy care
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Clear communication
  • OASIS E
  • Infection Control
  • Medical screening
  • Patient and family education

Accomplishments

  • Graduated with a BSN degree with 3.8 cumulative GPA.
  • Received numerous academic awards, such as Outstanding Junior/Senior Nurse, President's/Dean's lists, and numerous academic scholarships.

Affiliations

Member and volunteer of the Philoptochos Society, a philanthropic women’s group associated with St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church in Clarksburg, WV.

Education and Training

other

Timeline

Company Secretary

SR Chenoweth Masonry & Construction
08.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

WVU Home Health
08.2022 - 08.2023

Registered Nurse

WVU Home Care
08.2021 - 07.2022

Staff Registered Nurse, ICU

WVU Medicine
05.2018 - 08.2021

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic

Upshur County Ems
09.2012 - 02.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Virginia Wesleyan College

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