Leah Mahakata

Field nurse for trach/vent clients in their homes

• Deliver high-quality in-home nursing services, maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for patients.
• Contributed to the overall success of the home health agency by maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.

Case manager for Home Care clients

• Analyzed feedback from clients to identify patterns and trends requiring attention or action from management.
• Developed strong relationships with clients to build trust and loyalty, resulting in repeat business.
• Perform in-home assessments for client intake
• Create custom care plans
• Build and maintain client charts both physical and computer charts making sure they are compliant with the state as well as Joint Commission
• Perform supervisory visits for caregivers, and hold disciplinary hearings and annual evaluations

• Back-up nurse working with trach and vent clients in their homes
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and work towards the best outcome for the client

School nurse for a trach vent pediatric client

• Patient and family teaching, highlighting disease process and possible outcomes
• Went to school with patient and stayed in class with him and went back home with him after school.
• Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
• Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.

Trach Vent nurse for pediatric clients in their homes

• Worked with high-acuity clients who were using multiple pieces of equipment in their homes
• Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
• Contributed to the overall success of the home health agency by maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.
• Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.

Worked with trach vent clients in their homes.

• Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
• Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
• Delivered high-quality in-home nursing services, maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for patients.

Charge nurse rotated through the Medicare unit, the Alzheimer’s unit, and lastly, the long-term care unit

• Directed care staff and prompted quality care for diverse clients
• Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.