Leah Akeman, BSN, RN, CPN
Richardson,TX
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 21 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with pediatric pulmonary specialty.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader-Pulmonary Clinic
Children's Health
06.2020 - Current
- Continued duties as staff nurse.
- Coordinated 2 multidisciplinary clinics withing pulmonology practice.
- Streamlined communication processes between departments, fostering collaboration and information sharing.
- Coordinated patient care initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and best practices.
- Developed training programs for staff, improving service delivery standards.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to address challenges and celebrate successes in patient outcomes.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
- Collaborated with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
- Led interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
Staff Nurse-Pulmonary Clinic
Children's Health
11.2014 - 06.2020
- Served as clinic nurse for patients with complex pulmonary disease.
- Worked closely with physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Triaged and assessed patient phone calls with appropriate follow through.
- Refilled medications.
- Coordinated and scheduled OR procedures.
- Nurse coordinator for high risk asthma clinic.
- Delivered high-quality patient care in pediatric settings, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Educated families on treatment options, enhancing their understanding and engagement in care processes.
Staff Nurse-Pulmonary C7 and D9
Children's Health
01.2005 - 10.2014
- Served as bedside nurse in specialized acute care unit that cares for patients with complex pulmonary disease.
- Trained on LTV and trilogy ventilators, BiPAP and CPAP, Vapotherm, High Flow Nasal Cannula.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to best care for patients.
- Served as preceptor to new nurses by teaching them clinical skills and time management.
- Evaluated their performance and served as positive role model.
- Served as Charge Nurse which included meeting with nursing supervisors, participating in medical rounds with physicians, leading huddle to discuss each patient, making appropriate staff assignments, escalating when appropriate and being an extra set of hands to assist with patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
Education
Master of Science - Pediatric Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12-2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX12.2004
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Team supervision
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Care coordination
- Daily workflow improvement
- Leading team meetings
- Process improvement
- Patient care
- Patient education
- Patient management
Current Certifications
- BLS
- PACES
- CPN
Timeline
Team Leader-Pulmonary Clinic
Children's Health
06.2020 - Current
Staff Nurse-Pulmonary Clinic
Children's Health
11.2014 - 06.2020
Staff Nurse-Pulmonary C7 and D9
Children's Health
01.2005 - 10.2014
Master of Science - Pediatric Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
University of Texas At Tyler