LEAH FOSTER
Seattle Children’s Hospital
Camano Island,WA
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Dedicated Registered Nurse with experience in high-acuity pediatric Emergency Department. Expertise in patient assessment, clinical decision-making, and medication safety. Collaborates effectively with interdisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based care. Remains calm under pressure and adapts to evolving patient needs, ensuring optimal patient and family-centered outcomes.
Work History
Registered Nurse
7 Months- Perform focused and ongoing assessments, recognize changes in clinical status, and promptly communicate concerns to providers and the interdisciplinary care team.
- Prioritize urgent and emergent patient needs while maintaining composure, situational awareness, organization, and attention to detail in high-pressure situations.
- Administer medications and treatments safely, verify orders, monitor responses, and consistently follow medication-safety practices.
- Coordinated with nursing, physicians, respiratory therapy, child life, and other disciplines to ensure timely, individualized care.
- Educated patients and families, provided emotional support, and conducted discharge teaching; documented assessments, interventions, reassessments, and responses in electronic medical record.
- Administered medication and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
Nurse Technician
1 Year 8 Months- Monitored and communicated patient information to enhance treatment planning and ensure safe, effective care delivery.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions for timely clinical assessments.
- Assisted nursing staff in patient care tasks, ensuring comfort and safety for pediatric patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
Medical Assistant
5 Years 2 Months- Provided high-quality patient care while prioritizing safety, comfort, efficiency, and a positive patient experience.
- Trained new staff members and externs, enhancing patient flow through efficient scheduling, chart preparation, and clinic coordination.
- Managed supply inventory and placed orders to ensure well-stocked exam rooms while processing patient record requests with accuracy and confidentiality.
Education
Nursing
Associate of Arts - Pre-Nursing
Medical Assistant Certificate
Skills
Pediatric Emergency Nursing
Medication Administration
IV Therapy & Medication Safety
Rapid Patient Assessment
Emergency Prioritization
Patient Safety
Clinical Documentation
Direct patient care
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Patient & Family Education
Composure in emergencies
Calm Under Pressure
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Seattle Children’s Hospital
02.2026 - CurrentRead More
Nurse Technician
Seattle Children’s Hospital
04.2024 - 12.2025Read More
Medical Assistant
Seattle Children’s Hospital
01.2018 - 03.2023Read More
PIMA Medical Institute
Medical Assistant Certificate
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Shoreline Community College
Associate of Arts from Pre-Nursing
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Everett Community College
Nursing
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