Leah Fultz
South Charleston,WV
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with more than ten years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of patient care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse II, Emergency Department
Charleston Area Medical Center
01.2006 - 05.2010
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Clinical Nurse II, Endoscopy
Charleston Area Medical Center
05.2004 - 01.2006
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Prepared rooms according to specific endoscopic procedures.
- Educated patients on procedures and facility processes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Performed patient assessment, VS monitoring, IV insertion and other routine procedures and documented in electronic medical record to support interdisciplinary care.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Recovered patient from anesthesia to perform discharge teaching.
- Reviewed and documented patient medical history to accurately reflect nursing assessment, changes in clinical state and other pertinent patient information to support multidisciplinary team to deliver great care.
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Charleston Area Medical Center
08.2002 - 05.2004
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Preferred Healthcare Staffing
03.2001 - 08.2002
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Charleston Area Medical Center
05.1998 - 03.2001
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Charleston
Charleston, WV05.1998
Skills
- Conditions Assessment
- Patient Management
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Accurate Documentation
- Clear Patient Communication
Timeline
Clinical Nurse II, Emergency Department
Charleston Area Medical Center
01.2006 - 05.2010
Clinical Nurse II, Endoscopy
Charleston Area Medical Center
05.2004 - 01.2006
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Charleston Area Medical Center
08.2002 - 05.2004
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Preferred Healthcare Staffing
03.2001 - 08.2002
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Charleston Area Medical Center
05.1998 - 03.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Charleston
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