Leah Park
Fredericksburg,Virginia
Summary
Dedicated, self-motivated registered nurse with over thirteen years of experience in a variety of settings. Professional skills include excellent attention to detail, organization, and customer service. Seeking to transition into an administrative role.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center – Adult and Family Medicine Clinic
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with a team of medical providers to deliver comprehensive patient care across diverse age groups, from infants to geriatrics.
- Managed patient portal messages and phone calls to facilitate timely communication. Assisted providers in prioritizing and scheduling patient appointments as required.
- Assisted care teams by collaborating with specialists, nutritionists, pharmacists, lab technicians, and physical therapists.
- Reviewed test results with patients in a timely manner, ensuring clear communication of findings.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and care. Assisted in addressing questions and directing inquiries to appropriate care team members.
Registered Nurse
Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center – Pre-Admission Testing
Fredericksburg, Virginia
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Conducted comprehensive telephone and in-person assessments to prepare patients for surgical procedures.
- Conducted pre-surgical phone interviews to collect patient medical history and medication information. Provided education and instructions for pre-operative and day-of-surgery procedures. Reviewed external medical records and patient testing results..
- Facilitated escalation of pertinent pre-surgical information to anesthesia team.
Registered Nurse
Inova Fairfax Hospital – Pre-Procedural Evaluation Clinic
Fairfax, Virginia
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Conducted comprehensive telephone and in-person assessments for pre-surgical patients.
- Assisted in evaluating surgical cases across the hospital to identify patients requiring pre-anesthesia assessments by nurse practitioners or anesthesiologists. Reviewed relevant medical histories, medications, and assessments to support patient care.
- Conducted pre-surgical phone interviews to collect patient medical history and medication information. Provided education and instructions for pre-operative and day-of-surgery procedures. Reviewed external medical records and patient testing results.
Health Specialist
Fairfax County Public Schools PreK/Early Head Start Program
Falls Church, Virginia
03.2017 - 08.2020
- Delivered health services and educational support to approximately 1800 students and families in PreK and Early Head Start programs.
- Facilitated educational sessions for families and staff on oral health, chronic health conditions, and preventative health topics.
- Designed and implemented educational training programs for teaching teams and staff.
- Facilitated daily communication among parents, guardians, teaching teams, and staff to ensure compliance with federal Head Start performance standards.
- Evaluated and analyzed each student’s medical history to inform care plan development.
- Conducted health assessments, monitoring, and screenings for all students throughout the academic year.
- Facilitated collaboration among team members to establish tailored classroom requirements for students with special behavioral health or educational needs.
Registered Nurse
Inova Fairfax Hospital – Pediatric Med/Surg Unit
Fairfax, Virginia
06.2015 - 03.2017
- Delivered direct patient care to pediatric patients with diverse diagnoses.
- Facilitated patient and family education on effective management and treatment strategies for multiple disease processes.
- Maintained precise and comprehensive documentation within electronic medical record systems.
- Facilitated effective communication channels among families, physicians, and patient care team members.
- Facilitated training programs for new hire nurses and nursing students.
Lead Nurse/Registered Nurse
Jill’s House Respite Care Center
Vienna, Virginia
06.2012 - 08.2016
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care for up to forty pediatric patients with intellectual disabilities and specialized medical requirements.
- Led staff and volunteers in CPR and first aid certification training sessions.
- Assisted in recruiting and onboarding new team members. Supported training initiatives for new hires. Provided feedback on new employee performance.
- Facilitated communication with families to secure medical paperwork and maintain current medical histories.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2012
Skills
Customer service
Administrative support
Certification
- Commonwealth of Virginia Registered Nurse: License Number 0001238670
- BLS for Healthcare Providers – American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center – Adult and Family Medicine Clinic
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center – Pre-Admission Testing
08.2021 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
Inova Fairfax Hospital – Pre-Procedural Evaluation Clinic
05.2020 - 08.2021
Health Specialist
Fairfax County Public Schools PreK/Early Head Start Program
03.2017 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse
Inova Fairfax Hospital – Pediatric Med/Surg Unit
06.2015 - 03.2017
Lead Nurse/Registered Nurse
Jill’s House Respite Care Center
06.2012 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Liberty University