Leah Averill
Kewaskum,WI
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about electronic medical record charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Nursing professional that is seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Staff
Spaulding Clinical Research
01.2022 - Current
- Responsible for overseeing daily clinical operations on clinical study floor and ensuring all studies are conducted according to study protocols and Spaulding Clinical SOP’s
- Works closely with Clinical Research Coordinators, Clinical Staff Manager and Clinical Floor Supervisors to ensure studies are conducted according to study specific operational plans
- Coordinates, organizes, monitors and delegates daily activities of Clinical Staff assigned to study floor events, ensures adherence to policies and procedures and provides leadership and professionalism in clinical problem solving.
Clinical Research Nurse
Advanced, Spaulding Clinical Research
10.2021 - Current
- Responsible for advanced nursing activities such as, but not limited to, Informed Consent documentation, medical history, AE/CM, drug administration/accountability, dose verification, focused subject physical assessments, collaborate with the medical team, IV placement, IV infusions, vital signs, ECG lead placement in the conduct of clinical trials with emphasis on the safety and welfare of study participants
- Performs the practical activities of clinical studies according to protocol, regulatory requirements, SOPs, scope of practice and current training status.
Registered Nurse – RN Case Manager
Horizon Homecare and Hospice
12.2018 - 10.2021
- Admit and Discharge patients to and from homecare services
- Create Plans of care for patients and Mange/Oversee Home health aides, LPNs, PT, OT, ST
- Update overseeing physicians on any change of care or change of condition
- Perform wound care, educate patients on new disease processes, Oversee surgery aftercare, Perform PICC site care/labs and educate families and patients how to self-administer IV antibiotics.
Registered Nurse
Froedtert Hospital
03.2016 - 12.2018
- Triage patients and assign proper ESI code based on chief complaint, patient presentation, and vital signs
- Work side by side with other medical professionals (MD, DO, APNP, and PA) to provide patient care in an emergency setting
- Administer medications, perform treatments as indicated, and assess patients in an emergency setting
- Closely monitor critical ER patients and update charge nurse and primary physician with changes of condition
- Act as charge nurse/lead RN which includes: assigning staffing assignments, coordinating flow of the department, receiving phone report on incoming patients, assigning rooms to ambulances and helping triage, and working in close communication with the triage shift flow coordinator to get the critical patients back in the ER as soon as possible.
Registered Nurse
MCU, Froedtert St. Joe’s Hospital
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Provide nursing and patient care to critically ill patients
- Dispense medications, perform treatments as needed, assess patients and implement appropriate nursing interventions via education and care plans
- Act as charge nurse which includes: performing in code/trauma situations throughout the hospital, assigning new admissions to floor nurses, and determining staffing for the following shift
- Initiate medication drips and update the doctor when indicated.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Cedar Community
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Of Nursing in the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term/rehabilitation facility
- Ensure that all LPNs, RNs, and CNAs comply with written policies and procedures
- Review complaints and grievances made by residents and make a written report to the Director of Nursing
- Assist charge nurse in updating physicians/family of major changes of condition as well as taking care of those residents.
Registered Nurse
Cedar Community
02.2014 - 09.2014
- Dispense medications, perform treatments as needed, assess patients and implement appropriate nursing interventions
- Contact physicians and family members to update on resident condition
- Transcribe physician orders and educate family and patients about new orders.
Nurse Extern
Cedar Community
07.2013 - 02.2014
- Dispense medication and perform physical assessments, wound care and other treatments as needed under the direction of a licensed Nurse
- Contact physicians and family members to provide status updates on residents.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cedar Community
08.2012 - 07.2013
- Assisted residents with daily living activities such as dressing, bathing, feeding and toileting
- Worked closely with LPNs/RNs to take and record vitals.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Bryant & Stratton College
Wauwatosa, WI12.2013
RN License ACLS Certified BLS Certified Leah Averill Page 2 of 2 - undefined
Skills
- Medication Administration
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Wound Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Feeding Pumps Understanding
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Family and Patient Support
- Microsoft Office
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Clear Patient Communication
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Basic Cardiac Life Support
RN License 199325-30
Timeline
Charge Staff
Spaulding Clinical Research
01.2022 - Current
Clinical Research Nurse
Advanced, Spaulding Clinical Research
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse – RN Case Manager
Horizon Homecare and Hospice
12.2018 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
Froedtert Hospital
03.2016 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse
MCU, Froedtert St. Joe’s Hospital
09.2015 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Cedar Community
09.2014 - 09.2015
Registered Nurse
Cedar Community
02.2014 - 09.2014
Nurse Extern
Cedar Community
07.2013 - 02.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cedar Community
08.2012 - 07.2013
Associate Degree - Nursing
Bryant & Stratton College
RN License ACLS Certified BLS Certified Leah Averill Page 2 of 2 - undefined
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