Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Timeline

Leah Shirah

Lakeland Regional Health
LAKELAND
4
years of professional experience

Dedicated Registered Nurse with current experience in NICU and cardiac patient care. Proficient in medication management and education in a clinical setting to promote optimal patient outcomes. Committed to teaching students and nursing graduates to foster the next generation of nursing professionals.

Work History

Registered Nurse, NICU

11 Months
Lakeland Regional Health | 09.2025 - Current
  • Administer medications and follow treatment plans outlined by physicians in a high-acuity NICU clinical setting.
  • Manage neonates requiring critical care, working to promote safety and comfort of patients and families.
  • Educate new parents about newborn care, management of medical conditions, and continuing treatment post discharge.

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Unit

2 Years 8 Months
Lakeland Regional Health | 01.2023 - 09.2025
  • Utilized clinical skills, performed assessments, and administered medications to provide care for cardiac surgical patients.
  • Educated patients on management of chronic health conditions and post-surgical care in preparation for hospital discharge.
  • Precepted new graduate nurses and provided a comprehensive orientation to prepare them for clinical practice.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Polk State College | Winter Haven, FL | 07-2023
  • Summa cum laude graduate with 4.0 GPA
  • Capstone Project: Quality Improvement PDSA, Reducing Central Line Infection Rates in Hospitalized Patients

Associate of Science - Nursing

Polk State College | Winter Haven, FL | 12-2022
  • Awarded Academic Excellence and Perfect Attendance
  • Summa cum laude graduate with 4.0 GPA
  • Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society Member

High School Diploma

Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School | Winter Haven, FL | 05-2020
  • Salutatorian with 4.6 weighted GPA
  • Bright Futures Scholarship Recipient
  • Professional Development: Work-Based Learning Internship with Comprehensive Cardiovascular ARNP
  • National Honor Society Member
  • Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Member

Skills

Neonatal resuscitation (NRP)
Medication administration
IV insertion and maintenance
Cerner documentation
Precepting new graduate registered nurses
BLS
ACLS
and PALS

Timeline

Registered Nurse, NICU

Lakeland Regional Health
09.2025 - CurrentRead More

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Unit

Lakeland Regional Health
01.2023 - 09.2025Read More

Polk State College

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Polk State College

Associate of Science from Nursing
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Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School

High School Diploma
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Leah Shirah