Leah Paskowski
Chandler,USA
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled Licensed Practical Nurse with 12 years of experience with background in providing quality patient care. Skills include conducting physical examinations, administering medications and injections, monitoring patient progress and educating patients on health management. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes. Proven track record of remaining calm under pressure while maintaining strong attention to detail.
Experienced with advanced wound care techniques, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of wound assessment and management to provide high-quality care. Strong understanding of patient education and collaborative care approaches, ensuring effective treatment plans.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wound Care Nurse
Tender Wound Care
08.2025 - Current
- Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care, addressing concerns, and educating patients on proper wound management techniques.
- Reduce wound healing time with the application of advanced wound dressings, negative pressure therapy, and other evidence-based treatments.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of wound etiology, size, depth, exudate levels, tissue types present, and surrounding skin health to inform individualized treatment plans.
- Assist in infection prevention program targeting high-risk wounds to minimize complications such as sepsis or cellulitis.
- Implement plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
Hospice On Call Nurse
American Premier Home Health Care
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
Hospice Nurse
Nueva Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Utilize effective interpersonal, writing and active listening skills to build and cultivate positive relationships with patients, caregivers, and physicians.
- Ensure timely completion of all required documentation including admission paperwork, discharge summaries.
- Respond promptly to emergency situations involving hospice patients and provided crisis intervention when needed.
- Collaborate closely with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Helping patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Act as a liaison between the patient, family members and hospice staff, physicians regarding treatment options or prognosis updates.
- Provide guidance on managing symptoms related to terminal illnesses such as pain control techniques or nutrition counseling.
- Maintain accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, medications, and other relevant information within the electronic medical record system.
- Provide patient and family education regarding disease process, symptom management, end-of-life issues, and available resources.
- Assess patients' physical and psychological needs, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress in meeting goals.
LPN
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
12.2022 - 08.2024
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Monitored vital signs, observed changes in condition, and reported any concerns to physician.
- Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in pain management, wound care and medication dosing.
- Utilized effective interpersonal, writing and active listening skills to build and cultivate positive relationships with patients, caregivers, and physicians.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Sage Hospice
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Conducted home visits regularly to assess patient's condition and provide necessary interventions.
- Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition and symptom management.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Hospice Nurse
Solace Hospice
08.2019 - 11.2021
- Provided skilled professional nursing care to patient and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and with company's policies and procedures
- Provided timely documentation of patient services based on plan of care
- Identified other physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs for assigned patients
- Worked closely with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure all patient and family care needs are being met
- Clearly and thoroughly explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
Licensed Practical Nurse
Serenity Hospice
09.2015 - 08.2019
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient's needs and developed individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, treatments administered, medications given.
- Performed advanced nursing functions such as wound care or IV therapy according to established standards of practice.
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support, and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals including social workers, chaplains, and doctors to ensure quality care is provided throughout the hospice experience.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - Licensed Practical Nurse
Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ01-2013
Skills
- Care coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical documentation
- Admissions support
- Symptom management
- Clinical assessment
- Physician communication
- Psychosocial assessment
- Care plan development
- EMR updating
- Family education
- Advanced care planning
- Emergency response
- Bereavement counseling
- Symptom control
- Complex wound care
Accomplishments
WCC
Sanuwave Ultra Mist tech certification
NPI number
CPR current
ABI certification
Fingerprint Clearance
Certification
- CPR Certification
- LPN
Timeline
Wound Care Nurse
Tender Wound Care
08.2025 - Current
Hospice On Call Nurse
American Premier Home Health Care
03.2025 - 09.2025
Hospice Nurse
Nueva Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC
08.2024 - 03.2025
LPN
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
12.2022 - 08.2024
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Sage Hospice
11.2021 - 12.2022
Hospice Nurse
Solace Hospice
08.2019 - 11.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Serenity Hospice
09.2015 - 08.2019
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - Licensed Practical Nurse
Gateway Community College
References
References available upon request.