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Leah Patton

Denton,TX

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in community, hospital, and Telehealth environments. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent service. Passionate about empowering patients with thorough education regarding conditions and medications. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse Consultant

OpenLoop Health
04.2025 - Current
  • Educate patients on newly prescribed medications, including dosing, potential side effects and expected outcomes.
  • Conduct virtual consultations to assess patient understanding, adherence, and response to treatment plans.
  • Monitor and interpret lab results, providing clinical insight and follow up education
  • Identify and triage adverse medication reactions or therapy complications, coordinating with prescribers as needed.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, pharmacist, and care coordinators, to optimize patient care.

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Home Instead
03.2025 - Current
  • Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
  • Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
  • Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.

Health Coach Consultant

Aetna
01.2023 - 03.2025
  • Conducted telephone-based triage using evidence-based protocols to assess symptoms and guide appropriate care.
  • Improved client health outcomes and adherence by providing education and thorough assessment of patient condition, medical history, diagnoses, and medication list.
  • Enhanced clients' understanding of their health conditions and medications resulting in better overall health and wellbeing


Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

HealthTrust
10.2019 - 11.2022
  • 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.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management, and lifestyle options.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.

Registered Nurse

Denton ISD
01.2017 - 01.2023
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
  • Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Registered Nurse ICU, Medical- Surgical

North Texas Medical Center
05.2017 - 11.2019
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.

Registered Nurse Surgical, Oncology, Hospice

Texas Health
06.2015 - 12.2016
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
  • Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas At Arlington
01-2026

Associates Degree Nursing -

North Central Texas College
05.2015

Skills

  • Electronic Health Record Experience (eg Epic, Meditech, Healthie)
  • Telephonic Clinical Assessment
  • Symptoms Based Triage Support
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Health Promotion and Preventative Care
  • Multistate Licensure

Skills

  • Community Program Referrals
  • Electronic Health Record Experience (e.g. Epic, Meditech, Healthie)
  • Telehealth Platforms
  • Telephonic Nursing Assessment
  • Clinical Triage
  • Symptoms Based Triage Support
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Health Promotion and Preventative Care
  • Multistate Licensure
  • HIPAA & Regulatory Compliance



Timeline

Registered Nurse Consultant

OpenLoop Health
04.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Home Instead
03.2025 - Current

Health Coach Consultant

Aetna
01.2023 - 03.2025

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

HealthTrust
10.2019 - 11.2022

Registered Nurse ICU, Medical- Surgical

North Texas Medical Center
05.2017 - 11.2019

Registered Nurse

Denton ISD
01.2017 - 01.2023

Registered Nurse Surgical, Oncology, Hospice

Texas Health
06.2015 - 12.2016

Associates Degree Nursing -

North Central Texas College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas At Arlington

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