Leah Rushing
Whitewater ,Wisconsin
Summary
Registered Nurse with experience at Fort HealthCare, excelling in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care plans. Recognized for compassionate bedside manner and commitment to infection control, ensuring a safe environment for patients. Dedicated to ongoing professional development and quality care delivery.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Fort HealthCare
08.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
- Implemented infection control procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients.
- Assisted in coordinating patient admissions, discharges, and transfers efficiently.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient needs and ensure quality of care delivery.
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Russellville Hospital
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure continuity of care and effective communication among staff.
- Educated patients and families on health management, disease prevention, and medication usage.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, treatments, and responses within electronic health records system.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
CNA
Russellville Hospital
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care environments.
- Supported medical staff with routine procedures and equipment preparation.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families regarding care plans.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Shoals Community College
Phil Campbell, AL05.2025
High School Diploma -
Russellville High School
Russellville, AL05.2022
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Patient care
- Wound care
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Telemetry monitoring
- Taking vitals
- Patient discharge
- Vaccine administration
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Fort HealthCare
08.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Russellville Hospital
05.2024 - 05.2025
CNA
Russellville Hospital
06.2022 - 05.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Shoals Community College
High School Diploma -
Russellville High School