Leah Nygaard
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Parkview Ortho Hospital
Fort Wayne, IN
12.2021 - Current
- Effectively managed ortho-neuro joint replacement patients.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Helped patients manage pain and recovery processes with medications and non-pharmacological interventions.
- Collaborated with physical and occupational therapists, case managers and physicians during treatment, examination and testing.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Parkview Health
Fort Wayne, IN
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
Patient Care Technician
Parkview Ortho Hospital
Fort Wayne, IN
03.2019 - 06.2021
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Responded promptly to patient call lights to provide physical and emotional support.
- Monitored and charted fluid intake and output to stay current on patient conditions.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse to note changes from prior measurements.
- Improved patient care, safety and compliance by partnering with nurses.
Pharmacy Technician
Grandview Pharmacy
Fort Wayne, IN
09.2017 - 03.2019
- Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of problem prescriptions and customer questions to maintain optimal team efficiency.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels.
- Ordered out of stock medications to keep inventory well-stocked.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, INBachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN05.2021
High School Diploma -
Blackhawk Christian School
Fort Wayne, IN05.2011
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Professionalism
- Time Management
- Organizational skills
- Problem resolution
- Clinical training
- Patient Assessment and Care
- Electronic Health Records Management
- First Aid/CPR
Affiliations
American Nurses Association
Jan 2022-current
National Honor Society
Indiana University Fort Wayne
September 2018-May 2021
Certification
Registered Nurse in the State of Indiana, License number - 28269077A
Issued: 8/2021 Expires: 10/2025
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals (BLS)
American Heart Association
Issued: Aug 2021 Expires: Aug 2025
Volunteering
- A Hope Center - Fort Wayne, IN
Volunteer Nurse
Timeline
Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Parkview Ortho Hospital
12.2021 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Parkview Health
06.2021 - 12.2021
Patient Care Technician
Parkview Ortho Hospital
03.2019 - 06.2021
Pharmacy Technician
Grandview Pharmacy
09.2017 - 03.2019
Master of Science - Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Fort Wayne
High School Diploma -
Blackhawk Christian School
Registered Nurse in the State of Indiana, License number - 28269077A
Issued: 8/2021 Expires: 10/2025
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals (BLS)
American Heart Association
Issued: Aug 2021 Expires: Aug 2025
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