Leah Kefa
Aurora,CO
Summary
I am a highly experienced Registered Nurse with over ten years of clinical practice across various healthcare environments. I place strong emphasis on patient safety and the delivery of quality care, employing evidence-based methodologies to enhance treatment outcomes. My areas of expertise include medical-surgical nursing and behavioral health, as well as experience in collaborative and leadership positions. I possess proficiency in documenting patient information across multiple computer systems and actively seek opportunities for professional advancement and improvement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Psych Adult/Gero Unit/CNC
Medical Center of Aurora (North), Colorado
Aurora, Colorado
08.2022 - Current
- Participating in admissions of patients in collaboration with the physicians and nurses
- Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of patients with psychiatric illness
- Improving patient care through methods that work for each patient.
- Following doctor's orders and delivering medications as precisely as possible
- Assume the responsibilities of the Charge Nurse and oversee the coordination of patient care in accordance with hospital policies.
RN Skilled Nursing
Sierra Health Care & Rehabilitation, Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, Colorado
03.2017 - 07.2022
- I provided clinical coaching for new graduate RNs and newly hired RNs/LVNs, promoting team building while optimizing workflows.
- Performed invasive and non-invasive procedures, such as IV-line insertion, gastrointestinal tube placement, and Foley catheter management. I also collected lab specimens, ordered tests, and communicated results to physicians for comprehensive patient care.
- Participated in admissions of patients in collaboration with physicians and nurses.
- Created care plans and coordinated care with patients, caregivers, and primary care physicians while adhering to established protocols.
- Administered medications and therapies via various routes while managing pain to support patient care.
RN Memory Care
Lakewood Villa Rehabilitation & Nursing Home, Lakewood, CO
Lakewood, CO
07.2016 - 01.2020
- Duties as above, with addition of taking care of dementia/psych residents.
LVN/RN
UMC Health Systems Lubbock, TX
Lubbock, TX
12.2014 - 05.2016
- Assisted doctors in post-surgical care and provided high-quality nursing for orthopedic, urology, gastrointestinal, bariatric, and postoperative patients in the medical-surgical unit.
- Conducted invasive and non-invasive procedures, including IV line and catheter insertions. Collected lab specimens and communicated results to physicians for comprehensive patient care.
- Delivered direct patient care by stabilizing patients, identifying treatment options, and providing health education for patients and their families.
- Participated in admissions and discharges of patients and educating patients on their discharge plan.
LVN
Southern Specialty Rehabilitation & Nursing Lubbock, TX
Lubbock, TX
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Acted as a patient advocate and provided comprehensive care for 8 to 30 high-acuity patients per shift as part of a nursing team.
- Organized, updated, and accurately maintained over 20 patient charts to guarantee appropriate care.
- Supervised and organized daily assignments for CNAs to ensure smooth running of daily tasks.
- Took care of post-traumatic patients with high acuity needs with Tracheostomy, G-tubes, and ventilators.
Education
Master of Science - Psych Mental Health NP
Regis College
Weston08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Lubbock Christian University
Texas05-2016
Registered Nurse -
Covenant School of Nursing
Texas05-2015
Master of Science - Psych Mental Health NP
Regis College
Weston08-2025
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- RN experience (med-surg, ortho, psych, SNF)
- Charge nurse leadership experience
Certification
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
RN Psych Adult/Gero Unit/CNC
Medical Center of Aurora (North), Colorado
08.2022 - Current
RN Skilled Nursing
Sierra Health Care & Rehabilitation, Lakewood, Colorado
03.2017 - 07.2022
RN Memory Care
Lakewood Villa Rehabilitation & Nursing Home, Lakewood, CO
07.2016 - 01.2020
LVN/RN
UMC Health Systems Lubbock, TX
12.2014 - 05.2016
LVN
Southern Specialty Rehabilitation & Nursing Lubbock, TX
01.2012 - 12.2012
Master of Science - Psych Mental Health NP
Regis College
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Lubbock Christian University
Registered Nurse -
Covenant School of Nursing
Master of Science - Psych Mental Health NP
Regis College