Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Committees
References
Timeline
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Leah Lara

McKinney,TX

Summary

Experienced and adaptable medical professional with 32 years of expertise in healthcare. Dedicated to leading highly effective teams and delivering exceptional patient care. Eager to take on a challenging new role as a Nurse Supervisor.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Qualified Charge Nurse

Carrollton Regional Medical Center
11.2020 - Current

• Charge Nurse: Maintaining the efficiency, quality, and safety of patient care within their units, ensuring that both staff and patients are well-supported.
• Assessments: Conduct thorough assessments of patients' health conditions by collecting patient histories, symptoms, and vital signs.
• Education: Educate patients and their families about their medical conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care.
• Health Promotion: Advise patients on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, disease prevention, and managing chronic conditions.
• Communication: Act as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure effective communication.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with doctors, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and improve outcomes.
• Adherence to Protocols: Follow hospital policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure safe and effective patient care.
• Continuing Education: Engage in ongoing learning to keep up with the latest medical practices, technologies, and nursing techniques.
• Mentorship: Serve as a mentor to new nurses, providing guidance and support as they develop their skills.
• Confidentiality: Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Ethical Practice: Uphold ethical standards in patient care, including respecting patient autonomy and informed consent.

Qualified Charge Nurse

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Carrollton
06.2009 - 11.2020

• Charge Nurse: Maintaining the efficiency, quality, and safety of patient care within their units, ensuring that both staff and patients are well-supported.
• Assessments: Conduct thorough assessments of patients' health conditions by collecting patient histories, symptoms, and vital signs.
• Education: Educate patients and their families about their medical conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care.
• Health Promotion: Advise patients on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, disease prevention, and managing chronic conditions.
• Communication: Act as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure effective communication.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with doctors, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and improve outcomes.
• Adherence to Protocols: Follow hospital policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure safe and effective patient care.
• Continuing Education: Engage in ongoing learning to keep up with the latest medical practices, technologies, and nursing techniques.
• Mentorship: Serve as a mentor to new nurses, providing guidance and support as they develop their skills.
• Confidentiality: Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Ethical Practice: Uphold ethical standards in patient care, including respecting patient autonomy and informed consent.

Charge Nurse

Shannon Medical Center
06.1992 - 06.1994

• Charge Nurse: Maintaining the efficiency, quality, and safety of patient care within their units, ensuring that both staff and patients are well-supported.
• Assessments: Conduct thorough assessments of patients' health conditions by collecting patient histories, symptoms, and vital signs.
• Education: Educate patients and their families about their medical conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care.
• Health Promotion: Advise patients on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, disease prevention, and managing chronic conditions.
• Communication: Act as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure effective communication.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with doctors, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and improve outcomes.
• Adherence to Protocols: Follow hospital policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure safe and effective patient care.
• Continuing Education: Engage in ongoing learning to keep up with the latest medical practices, technologies, and nursing techniques.
• Mentorship: Serve as a mentor to new nurses, providing guidance and support as they develop their skills.
• Confidentiality: Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Ethical Practice: Uphold ethical standards in patient care, including respecting patient autonomy and informed consent.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

University of Texas in Arlington
05.2013

Associate Degree in Nursing - undefined

Angelo State University
05.1992

Licensed Vocational Nurse - undefined

Howard College
05.1991

Skills

  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Staff Supervision
  • Care Quality Evaluation
  • Patient care planning

Certification

  • BLS
  • Medical/Surgical Nursing Certification
  • NIHSS Certification

Committees

  • I actively participated in Baylor’s Patient Safety Committee, where I educated employees on the latest evidence-based practice guidelines. I am also committed to educating staff about The National Patient Safety Goals.
  • Additionally, I served as the representative for the Medical/Telemetry unit on Baylor Carrollton’s Peer Review Committee.

References

Available on request

Timeline

Qualified Charge Nurse

Carrollton Regional Medical Center
11.2020 - Current

Qualified Charge Nurse

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Carrollton
06.2009 - 11.2020

Charge Nurse

Shannon Medical Center
06.1992 - 06.1994

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

University of Texas in Arlington

Associate Degree in Nursing - undefined

Angelo State University

Licensed Vocational Nurse - undefined

Howard College
  • BLS
  • Medical/Surgical Nursing Certification
  • NIHSS Certification
Leah Lara