Leah Franklin, RN-BC
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to improve patient experience and outcomes. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
09.2016 - Current
- Evaluation of patient health status in both emergency and non-emergency situations through collection and assessment of health data via telephone and/or in-person triage
- Provides health, disease and lifestyle modification education and counseling to patients and their families
- Facilitates and coordinates patient centered care with utilization of health care resources and multidisciplinary team approach
- Executes medical functions, IV and medication administration as delegated by physician or established protocol/ guideline
- Serves as organizational leader and role-model to health care team with promotion of positive, knowledgeable, supportive presence
Registered Nurse
University Of Colorado Health - North Region
05.2012 - 11.2016
- Established patient centered care goals based on individual needs while utilizing nursing process
- Coordinate patient care within multidisciplinary team to best meet patient and family needs
- Maintain flexible schedule to meet multiple hospitals dynamic census
- Preformed accurate and prompt patient records using EPIC software
- Provide interactive education and instruction to patient and family tailored to specific situation
Registered Nurse
Poudre Valley Health Systems
12.2011 - 05.2012
- Supported unit in time of medical crisis or behavioral escalation to ensure maintenance of safe environment
- Communicated with treatment team, patient, and family in knowledgeable, accurate manor with focus on health and safety of those involved
- Maintained and handled client medical records and information in professional and confidential manner
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Front Range Community College, Larimer Campus
Fort Collins, CO05.2011
Skills
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Advanced Patient Data Collection
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Counseling
- Precepting
- Intravenous Therapy
- Vaccine Administration
- Medication Distribution
- Wound Care
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Nomination -Four time nomination for extraordinary nursing care.
Council Co-Chair - Kaiser Unit Based Quality Improvement Team
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- Colorado Nurses Association (CNA) Member
Certification
- Medical-Surgical Nurse - American Nurses Credentialing Center, Certification Number: 2015017456
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
09.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
University Of Colorado Health - North Region
05.2012 - 11.2016
Registered Nurse
Poudre Valley Health Systems
12.2011 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Front Range Community College, Larimer Campus
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