LEAH BOOTH
Marietta,Ga
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Office Secretary
Berry College Office of Advancement
- Analyze, scan, and index confidential documents within the appropriate time frame
- Communicate and establish relationships with Donors
- Act as an Ambassador for Berry Scholarship Programs
- Assist with secretarial work and office errands.
Pediatric Cardiac Nurse
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
07.2023 - Current
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
- Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
- Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
- Assessed patients, collecting data and prioritizing cases in accordance with standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Cared for culturally-diverse patients, liaising with family members and specialists to address changing needs and enhance individual experience.
- Produced care plans in alignment with physical, psychosocial and learning needs of patients, achieving commendations for compassionate treatment.
- Coordinated seamless care transitions between units or facilities by communicating effectively with other healthcare professionals involved in the patient''s treatment plan.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality cardiac nursing care and monitoring vital signs closely.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through clear communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Implemented individualized nursing interventions based on thorough assessments, resulting in increased patient satisfaction and overall wellbeing.
- Reduced medication errors by meticulously administering medications according to established protocols while continually monitoring possible side effects or interactions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs, promoting recovery and overall health.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with expertly managed pain control methods and compassionate bedside manner.
- Led multidisciplinary rounds discussions that allowed for better collaboration among team members and improved patient outcomes throughout their stay.
- Educated patients on lifestyle modifications for better cardiovascular health, including nutrition, exercise, stress management techniques, and medication compliance.
- Acted as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure clear communication and understanding of treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Medical Assistant
GA Foot & Ankle
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Create new patient appointments using Veracity software through organizing, assessing and retrieving patient data
- Assist with triaging new patients by assessing their complaint and completing health history
- Assist with X-RAY’s to determine patient diagnosis
- Collaborate with other health care facilities through phone calls, fax orders, and emails to continue patient care
- Dress patient’s surgical or medical wounds appropriately based on Doctor’s instructions
- Prepare patients for procedures by assessing health history and obtaining informed consent prior to the procedure
- Prepare patient procedure site with appropriate equipment and instrument placement
- Continue patient care plan by scheduling follow up appointments, referrals, and diagnostic tests.
Nurse Intern
Floyd Medical Center
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Assisted in Nurse shift report by giving and receiving patient reports 4 – 6 times per shift
- Monitored patient progression through completing 4 – 6 full body system assessments
- Documented using the software Cerner, patient assessments, medication administration, and nurse care notes
- Collaborated with interprofessional health team members, such as physical therapy, nutritionist, and respiratory therapist to set and achieve patient goals
- Assisted in medication administration by identifying, retrieving, and administering medication while ensuring patient safety by applying the nine rights of administration 4 – 5 times per shift for each patient
- Administered IV antibiotics and fluids via IV pump and ensure patient safety by cross checking with the EMR the correct rate and volume of medication
- Implemented hourly rounding, assessed each patient’s pain, position, physical appearance, elimination needs, and call light accessibility.
Nurse Technician
Floyd Medical Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Monitored and documented patient heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, and respiratory rate 30 times per shift to ensure quality patient care
- Provided patients with personal hygiene, oral care, bath care, toilet care
- Organized and delivered 30 meals to patients with various specific dietary restrictions per shift within a limited time frame
- Inserted IV catheters and foley catheters with maintained sterile technique to provide patients with the ability to maintain cardiovascular and urological homeostasis by inserting IV catheter
- Monitored and documented blood glucose levels up to 24 times per shift to prevent patients from having hypoglycemic or hyperglycemic episodes.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Berry College
05.2023
Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 04/2023
- Registered Nurse, 05/2023
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support, CPR and AED, 01/2022
- Preventing Racial Bias in Perinatal Care – Diversity Science, 01/2022
- Watch Me! Developmental Stages - Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 02/2022
- End-Of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC), 04/2022
Timeline
Pediatric Cardiac Nurse
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
07.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
GA Foot & Ankle
08.2022 - 07.2023
Nurse Intern
Floyd Medical Center
06.2022 - 07.2022
Nurse Technician
Floyd Medical Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
Office Secretary
Berry College Office of Advancement
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Berry College
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