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Leah Bolin

Madison,WI

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate ICU Registered Nurse with a robust history in comprehensive 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, attentive listening skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ICU Float Pool RN

UW Hospital
04.2024 - Current
  • Provides direct patient care for a variety of complex and critically ill patients at a Level 1 trauma hospital
  • Comprehensive experience in trauma/life support ICU, cardiovascular ICU, neuro ICU, burn ICU
  • Manages ventilated and sedated patients, central lines, arterial lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, continuous ECG monitoring
  • Manages a variety of pharmacological drips including vasoactive and sedation medications
  • Collaborates with care teams throughout all ICUs in the hospital
  • Provides end of life care for patients and families in a critical care setting
  • Collaborates with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions

Travel Medical Surgical Float Pool RN

UW Health Hospital
02.2024 - 03.2024
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices

Travel Medical Surgical RN

Virginia Mason Medical Center
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake
  • Managed caseload of up to five patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care
  • Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care

Travel Medical Surgical Float Pool RN

UW Health Hospital
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management
  • Floated to all 18 medical surgical units of the hospital

Travel Medical Surgical Float Pool RN

Mercyhealth Hospital
12.2021 - 09.2022
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
  • Managed care from admission to discharge
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions

Heart and Vascular Progressive Unit RN

UPH Meriter Hospital
09.2020 - 11.2021


  • Efficiently managed acute illness with multiple co-morbidities and procedures
  • Frequent assessments, documentation, delegation and management of multiple lines, drains and wounds
  • Provided pre- and post-operative care for cardiac catheterizations, ICD implantation, carotid endarterectomies, amputations
  • Managed critically ill COVID-19 patients on high-flow oxygen while frequently assessing changes in condition

CNA

Evergreen Retirement Community
10.2018 - 07.2019


  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs

English Language Auxiliary

CIEE Teach Abroad
08.2017 - 06.2018
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities
  • Supported students holistically to achieve academic success

Education

Accelerated BSN Program -

Edgewood College
Madison, WI
08.2020

Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Minor in Spanish -

University of Redlands
Redlands, CA
01.2017

Skills

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Endotracheal intubation management
  • Pain Management
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Medical Device Monitoring
  • Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Strong Clinical Judgement

Certification

  • Wisconsin RN- License No. 256529-30
  • Compact State Nursing License
  • BLS Certified
  • ACLS Certified

Accomplishments



  • College Athlete: University of Redlands Swim Team
  • Achieved Scholar-Athlete status
  • Earned 2015 Bulldog Award for raising team morale

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

ICU Float Pool RN

UW Hospital
04.2024 - Current

Travel Medical Surgical Float Pool RN

UW Health Hospital
02.2024 - 03.2024

Travel Medical Surgical RN

Virginia Mason Medical Center
09.2023 - 12.2023

Travel Medical Surgical Float Pool RN

UW Health Hospital
09.2022 - 08.2023

Travel Medical Surgical Float Pool RN

Mercyhealth Hospital
12.2021 - 09.2022

Heart and Vascular Progressive Unit RN

UPH Meriter Hospital
09.2020 - 11.2021

CNA

Evergreen Retirement Community
10.2018 - 07.2019

English Language Auxiliary

CIEE Teach Abroad
08.2017 - 06.2018

Accelerated BSN Program -

Edgewood College

Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Minor in Spanish -

University of Redlands

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