Leah Rachel
Benton,AR
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
UAMS Interventional Radiology
01.2023 - Current
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
RN-Lead
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences, UAMS
02.2014 - 12.2023
- 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.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR12.2013
No Degree - General Studies
Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, AR01-2011
No Degree - General Studies
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR08-1997
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Medication Administration
- Discharge Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Assessment
- Basic Life Support
- Time Management
- Patient Education
- Precepting
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Medication and IV Administration
- IV Setup
- Patient Discharge
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Telemetry monitoring
- Lab result interpretation
- EMR systems
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Emergency response
- Emergency procedures
- Appointment scheduling
- Call triaging
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UAMS Interventional Radiology
01.2023 - Current
RN-Lead
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences, UAMS
02.2014 - 12.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
No Degree - General Studies
Pulaski Technical College
No Degree - General Studies
University of Arkansas
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