Lea Adcock
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Has experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infusion RN
Gastro Care Partners
05.2024 - Current
- Helps to facilitate care on a PRN basis for patients who require weekly/monthly infusions for chronic gastrointestinal conditions like Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Assesses and monitors patients' conditions, pain levels, and vital signs throughout infusion
- Compounded and administered multiple biologic medications for chronic gastrointestinal conditions
- Ensures safety and quality standards were met by maintaining proper hygiene techniques and adhering to quality guidelines for GI clinic
- Closely monitors patients during biologic infusion for any adverse reactions or symptoms, and treats any.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
Emergency Room RN
UCHealth Grandview Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Works in collaboration with fellow Registered Nurses, Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedics, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and Physicians to provide emergency care for patients experiencing acute medical emergencies.
- Administers medications through various routes, and monitors patients after administration for improvement in symptoms and for any adverse reactions.
- Triages patients based on acuity when they enter the department, and works collaboratively with other staff members to facility necessary care quickly and efficiently.
- Educates patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Skills utilized include: starting large bore IVs, assisting Physicians with rapid sequence intubation, identifying and helping to treat stroke, STEMI, and trauma patients.
Disease Case Manager
Optum Colorado
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Helped to analyze the physical and mental health needs of a patient while they were dealing with chronic medical conditions.
- Worked to help patients newly diagnosed with Diabetes, Congestive Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease monitor their symptoms, medication schedules, and diets.
- Acted as a resource for patients who had any questions regarding their conditions, medications, or treatment.
- Helped facilitate social work referrals/needs, transportation needs, and food delivery services for patients when necessary.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Helped newly diagnosed patients avoid unnecessary Emergency Department visits and recurrent hospitalizations secondary to their conditions.
Clinical Coordinator
Penrose Hospital
07.2017 - 01.2024
- Maintains a position of leadership in the emergency department setting in the role of Clinical Coordinator
- Acted as a designated Charge nurse, while continuing to provide patient care.
- Partnered with management to put together schedule for nightshift staff, including RN’s, Paramedics, and CCTs/UC
- Utilized diverse nursing skills as well as managerial skills to care for patients and run the emergency department efficiently.
- Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
- Worked closely with clinic administrators to maintain a safe, clean and well-organized environment in which patients could receive care.
- Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented patient and clinical care activities.
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
Pre-Op/PACU RN
Premier Surgery Center
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Functioned as a Perioperative/PACU RN on a Per Diem basis in an Ambulatory Surgery Center that provided Ophthalmologic and urological services
- Helped with patient intakes and discharges
- Took vital signs before and after procedures, administered any necessary medications as ordered by providers both prior to procedures and in recovery.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Parkview Hospital
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Worked in critical care situations such as Codes, Level I and II traumas, STEMI’s , Acute/Sub acute strokes, and conscious sedation procedures.
- Provided individualized patient care for patients across different life spans such as pediatric, infants, geriatric, and pregnant women.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Resident Care Associate
Brookdale Assisted Living Community
06.2015 - 05.2016
- Provided complete care for Dementia and Hospice patients
- Assisted with ambulating, dressing, transferring, bathing
- Worked in conjunction with RNs, and other members of the healthcare team to provide quality care to residents.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
Certified Nurse’s Aide
Right at Home, Home Healthcare
03.2015 - 06.2015
- Provided patient care for home bound, hospice, and dementia patients
- Recorded and reported any changes in patient’s condition
- Helped to provide total patient care along with RN’s and care providers for a variety of different patients.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Cum Laude -
Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing & Health Sciences, University of Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO05.2016
Skills
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Trauma knowledge and care
- Strong Clinical judgment
- Discharge Planning
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Patient education and counseling
- Precepting
- Nursing staff leadership
- Case Management
- EMR / EHR education
- HIPAA Education
- Patient and family advocacy
- Acute care expertise
Certification
- CEN
- TNCC
- ENPC
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- NIH
- NRP
Timeline
Infusion RN
Gastro Care Partners
05.2024 - Current
Emergency Room RN
UCHealth Grandview Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Disease Case Manager
Optum Colorado
01.2024 - 03.2024
Pre-Op/PACU RN
Premier Surgery Center
08.2022 - 02.2023
Clinical Coordinator
Penrose Hospital
07.2017 - 01.2024
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Parkview Hospital
08.2016 - 08.2017
Resident Care Associate
Brookdale Assisted Living Community
06.2015 - 05.2016
Certified Nurse’s Aide
Right at Home, Home Healthcare
03.2015 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Cum Laude -
Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing & Health Sciences, University of Colorado
- CEN
- TNCC
- ENPC
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- NIH
- NRP
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