Leah McCrary
Hot Springs,AR
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 10+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to critical care patients. Knowledgeable about emergency room requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Travel Nurse
Source Medical
Omaha, NE
11.2022 - Current
- Performed IV insertion, intubation, medicine administration, blood drawing and other medical procedures to facilitate treatment plan.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Emergency Room Travel Nurse
GQR Global Markets
Austin, TX
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Supported, educated and comforted patients and families during emergency room experience, resulting in beneficial patient outcomes and positive impact on treatment.
- Managed care of adult and pediatric patients experiencing life-threatening problems, requiring complex assessment, high-intensity therapies and interventions.
- Filled gaps in staffing needs for hospitals and facilities across country to relieve shortage of registered nurses in ER.
- Performed IV insertion, intubation, medicine administration, blood drawing and other medical procedures to facilitate treatment plan.
- Communicated with members of healthcare team to support early intervention.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Travel RN
Aureus Medical Group - Nursing Division
Omaha, NE
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
RN, Interventional Radiology
National Park Medical Center
Hot Springs, AR
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Travel RN
OneStaff Medical
Omaha, NE
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Travel RN
Titan Medical Group
Omaha, NE
04.2019 - 02.2020
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Travel RN
Prolink Staffing Services
Cincinnati, OH
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Travel RN
Liquid Agents
Plano, TX
03.2018 - 12.2018
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Emergency Room Nurse
CHI - St. Vincent
Hot Springs, AR, AR
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Correctional Nurse
Benton County Sheriff's Office
Bentonville, AR
06.2015 - 03.2017
- Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Crowder College School of Nursing
Jane, MO05.2014
LPN Diploma - Nursing
Northwest Technical Institute
Springdale, AR06.2012
Skills
- Nursing Assignments
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Examination
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Surgical Assistance
Timeline
Emergency Room Travel Nurse
Source Medical
11.2022 - Current
Emergency Room Travel Nurse
GQR Global Markets
07.2022 - 10.2022
Travel RN
Aureus Medical Group - Nursing Division
07.2021 - 03.2022
RN, Interventional Radiology
National Park Medical Center
01.2021 - 12.2021
Travel RN
OneStaff Medical
06.2020 - 07.2021
Travel RN
Titan Medical Group
04.2019 - 02.2020
Travel RN
Prolink Staffing Services
05.2018 - 05.2019
Travel RN
Liquid Agents
03.2018 - 12.2018
Emergency Room Nurse
CHI - St. Vincent
05.2017 - 04.2018
Correctional Nurse
Benton County Sheriff's Office
06.2015 - 03.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Crowder College School of Nursing
LPN Diploma - Nursing
Northwest Technical Institute
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