Leah Albrecht
Womens Health Care
Spearfish,SD
1
Certification
24
years of professional experience
Dependable, dedicated and hardworking, patient focused provider. Expertise in acute patient care, patient/family education and patient advocacy. 24 years of healthcare experience primarily with women's health and infants. My passion is to help women lead, happier, healthier lives throughout their lifespan.
Work History
CNP
7 Years 9 Months- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Collaborated with team members and worked independently on projects.
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
CNP
2 Years 1 Month- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure project success.
- Demonstrated respect and friendliness while assisting team members.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Registered Nurse- LDRP
2 Years 9 Months- Administered patient care and medications according to established protocols and best practices.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions effectively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and disease management strategies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Guided the mother through breathing techniques, pushing, and coping with pain while offering constant emotional support
- Took care of infants after delivery from 35 weeks to term. Assisted with transfer of infants born before that required assistance our facility could not provide.
- Started IVs, drew blood on infants and mothers and administered medications as needed.
RN- LDRP
1 Year 1 Month- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and post-discharge instructions.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and safety guidelines.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided high-quality patient care through comprehensive assessments and monitoring of vital signs.
- Guided women through breathing techniques, pushing, and coping with pain while offering constant emotional support
- Managed and monitored women and infants through labor, delivery and immediate postpartum period
- Took care of infants after delivery from 35 weeks through term. Helped with transfer of premature infants that the facility was not equipped for.
- Starting IVs, administering medications, drawing blood on both mothers and infants.
Registered Nurse-NICU
2 Years 10 Months- Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety and care delivery processes.
- Streamlined workflow processes to reduce patient wait times and improve service efficiency.
- Conducted staff training sessions on new healthcare technologies and best practices in nursing care.
- Mentored junior nurses, enhancing their clinical skills and knowledge retention.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Performed triage on incoming patients
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided care to infants in Neonatal Intensive care Unit.
- Attended deliveries to manage care of the neonate
- Managed infants on HFNC, ventilators, CPAP, and low-flow oxygen.
- Inserted IVs on neonates and administered IV fluids, and medications as necessary.
- Venous and arterial blood gas sampling
- NG tube placement on neonates
- Neonatal abstinence care
- Stabilize extreme premature with extreme low birth weight for transport..
- Assisted with intubation and resuscitation of premature and term infants.
- Assisted in central line placement PICC lines and umbilical lines.
RN _NICU
9 Years 10 Months- Administered specialized care to critically ill neonates using advanced monitoring technologies.
- Evaluated patient conditions, adjusting treatment plans based on real-time data and assessments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing clinical skills and fostering professional development.
- Trained staff on neonatal resuscitation protocols, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Facilitated effective communication between families, physicians, therapists, social workers, dietitians, pharmacists – fostering a collaborative approach to holistic neonatal healthcare delivery.
- Improved patient outcomes with the the development and implementation of individualized care plans.
- Enhanced emotional support to parents and families, providing guidance and information throughout their NICU journey.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Attended deliveries of preterm and term infants
- Management of infants in respiratory distress
- Management of infants on CPAP, ventilators, HFNC, and low-flow o2.
- Assisted in Central Line Placement, PICC lines and umbilical lines.
- Started IVs and performed blood draws on term and preterm infants.
- Assisted with and educated parents on feeding infants and preparing for care of term, preterm and disabled or special needs child at home.
- Stabilized the extreme preterm and extreme low birth weight infant . Assisted with Transport if under 500 grams or less than 27 weeks.
- Assisted mother with lactation
- NG tube placement
- Management of infants on head cooling treatments for neuro-protection.
- Participated in committees such as central line infection prevention, NEC prevention and other various committees.
RN- Women and Infants Unit
1 Year 10 Months- Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to established protocols and standards.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients' health status, documenting changes accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, fostering understanding and compliance with medication regimens.
- Care of high-risk antepartum patients
- Care of women and infants in the postpartum period
- IV insertion on women and infants
- Preparing parents for discharge after delivery and care for newborns at home.
- Lactation assistance
- Performed blood draws on women and infants
- Took care of women after hysterectomies or other GYN surgeries
- Care of patients with chronic pelvic pain
Education
Master of Science - Women's Health Nurse Pracitioner
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
High School Diploma
Skills
IUD insertion and removal
Nexplanon insertion and removal
Intrauterine Insemination
IV infusions
Lab draws
STD counseling
Fertility management
Problem-solving
Critical thinking
Time management
Organizational management
Time organization
Excellent communication
Contraceptive counseling
Family planning guidance
Reproductive health services
Intravenous therapy
Phlebotomy techniques
Sexual health education
Infertility treatment
Certification
* SD nursing license: R048102
* SD CNP license: CP001163
* WY CNP: 1599
* Certified Women's Health care NP, NCC ID: ALB104402556
*BLS
*ACLS
Timeline
CNP
Womens Health Care
12.2018 - CurrentRead More
CNP
Gillette Reproductive Health Clinic
12.2016 - 01.2019Read More
Registered Nurse- LDRP
Spearfish Regional Hospital
03.2016 - 12.2018Read More
RN- LDRP
McKee Medical Center
08.2015 - 09.2016Read More
Registered Nurse-NICU
North Suburban Medical Center
11.2013 - 09.2016Read More
RN _NICU
Univeristy of Colorado Hospital
12.2003 - 10.2013Read More
RN- Women and Infants Unit
University of Colorado Hosptial
06.2002 - 04.2004Read More
University of Cincinnati
Master of Science from Women's Health Nurse Pracitioner
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Presentation College
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Warner High School
High School Diploma
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