Leah Duncan
Thatcher,USA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse delivering individualized patient care and education. Demonstrated leadership enhancing patient satisfaction and care quality. Cultivates strong relationships with patients and families through effective communication and respectful service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Intensive Care Unit Clinical Nurse
Mount Graham Regional Medical Center
Safford, Arizona
01.2023 - Current
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for patients with critical illnesses or injuries.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Performed advanced procedures, such as administering intravenous medications, endotracheal intubation, and chest tube insertion.
- Managed airway management techniques for mechanical ventilation support.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop treatment plans and evaluate progress of critically ill patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Assisted in complex procedures, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Maintained accurate medical records documenting all patient assessments, interventions, and evaluations.
- Monitored laboratory values for trends in order to anticipate potential complications.
- Trained new nurses on ICU protocols and best practices for care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on care procedures and health management.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical situations.
- Evaluated new equipment or technologies used in the intensive care unit setting.
- Utilized technology to monitor hemodynamic parameters such as cardiac output and pulmonary artery pressures.
- Ensured proper use of infection control practices while caring for patients.
- Assisted physicians during complex diagnostic tests or invasive procedures.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mount Graham Regional Medical Center
Safford, USA
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom recurrence.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medications on schedule, ensuring timely patient care and reducing risk of misuse.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, and lifestyle management to enhance understanding and adherence.
- Trained new nurses in techniques, care standards, and safety protocols, fostering a knowledgeable and compliant nursing team.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Mentored junior nursing staff through hands-on training and support.
- Assisted in the implementation of infection control protocols consistently.
- Responded promptly to patient needs, ensuring comfort and safety during recovery.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient-centered care.
Registered Nurse
Northern Cochise Community Hospital Inc.
Willcox, USA
06.2015 - 12.2018
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed patient care throughout admission and discharge process, ensuring continuity and quality of treatment.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications, documenting findings to inform treatment adjustments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs and treatment goals of each patient, connecting them to optimal providers and resources for comprehensive care.
Registered Nurse
Haven Of Safford
Safford, USA
01.2015 - 07.2015
- 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.
- Provided compassionate support and care for patients and families during end of life transitions.
- Ability to oversee CNAs
- Facilitated communication between patients and their families to enhance care experiences.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Haven Of Safford
Safford, USA
03.2012 - 01.2015
- Responded to call lights, enhancing patient comfort and safety through effective adjustments of bed rails and equipment.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Ensured residents' well-being and comfort through attentive support in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Monitored vital signs and weight, ensuring patient stability through accurate recording of intake and output information.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher, AZSkills
- Clinical Decision Making
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Ventilator Management
- Emergency protocols
- Infection control
- Critical nursing
- Sample collection
- Care assessment
- Clinical teamwork
- Nurse Mentoring
- Time Management
- Time management
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Advocacy
- Professionalism
- Communication Skills
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Intensive Care Unit Clinical Nurse
Mount Graham Regional Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mount Graham Regional Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Northern Cochise Community Hospital Inc.
06.2015 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse
Haven Of Safford
01.2015 - 07.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Haven Of Safford
03.2012 - 01.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Eastern Arizona College