Leah Gaylor

I am currently working as a staff nurse.

Floated to different medsurge units and worked as a staff/ charge nurse.

• Implemented evidence-based practices into daily routines to ensure the highest standard of patient-centered care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal wound healing.
• Educated patients and families on proper wound care techniques, promoting continuity of care at home.
• Utilized advanced knowledge of various types of wounds in planning individualized treatments based on specific diagnoses.
• Advocated for patients'' needs by participating in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.
• Coordinated referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring seamless continuity of care for each patient.
• Demonstrated dressing techniques to educate and orient in-services nurses.
• Collaborated closely with physicians in adjusting treatment plans as necessary while continually evaluating patient progress.
• Attended wound care education programs to gain knowledge on most recent techniques and procedures available.

Staff RN

• Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
• Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
• Participated in unit-based quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient outcomes through process improvements.
• Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and individualized care plans.
• Maintained clinical competency through ongoing professional development activities such as workshops, seminars, conferences, and certifications related to nursing practice.
• Delegated tasks to nursing assistants and support staff effectively, ensuring safe and efficient care delivery.
• Coordinated discharge planning in collaboration with case managers, social workers, and other support staff for optimal continuity of care after hospitalization.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
• Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
• Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and individualized care plans.
• Maintained clinical competency through ongoing professional development activities such as workshops, seminars, conferences, and certifications related to nursing practice.
• Advocated for the needs of patients within the healthcare system while maintaining confidentiality and respecting patients'' rights.