Leah Hassett
Rutland ,MA
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 difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Clinton Hospital
Leominster, MA
01.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse
St Mary Health Care Center
Worcester, MA
11.2020 - 12.2022
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Education
Associates Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA05.2020
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Care Planning
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Performing EKGs
- ADL Assistance
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Clinton Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
St Mary Health Care Center
11.2020 - 12.2022
Associates Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Mount Wachusett Community College