Lea Slaten
North East,MD
Summary
Driven, hardworking and veteran Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience. Bringing 10+ year record of success in nursing and desiring to be a support as a Seasonal RN position with a reputable facility.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Nurse for GHR Healthcare
Christiana Care Health System
Newark, DE
02.2022 - Current
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in Cerner/Powerchart EMR.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Cared for patients in a 40-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Medical/Surgical RN
Harford Memorial Hospital
Havre De Grace, MD
01.2018 - 06.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Used EPIC to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
Medical/Surgical RN
Shorepoint Venice Hospital
Venice, FL
09.2008 - 06.2017
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Managed caseload of 5-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Registered Nurse, Medical Short Stay
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota, FL
11.2016 - 03.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse, PCU
Doctors Hospital Of Sarasota
Sarasota, FL
10.2009 - 01.2016
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Home Health Nurse
Gulf City Home Care Services
Sarasota, FL
11.2010 - 11.2011
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Venice, FL12.2005
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Clear Patient Communication
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Patient Care Assessment
- EPIC, Meditech, Powerchart EMR
Additional Information
Served as a nurse on a medical mission trip to Kenya, as well as other philanthropic mission work in Guatemala, Peru, and Barbados.
Timeline
Travel Nurse for GHR Healthcare
Christiana Care Health System
02.2022 - Current
Medical/Surgical RN
Harford Memorial Hospital
01.2018 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical Short Stay
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
11.2016 - 03.2017
Home Health Nurse
Gulf City Home Care Services
11.2010 - 11.2011
Registered Nurse, PCU
Doctors Hospital Of Sarasota
10.2009 - 01.2016
Medical/Surgical RN
Shorepoint Venice Hospital
09.2008 - 06.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
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