Leah Vovos
Elk Grove Village,IL
Summary
Nurse Supervisor and clinical educator with progressive experience in specialty nursing, patient education, and team leadership. Skilled in mentoring staff, coordinating interdisciplinary care, and maintaining accurate documentation. Recognized for improving workflow efficiency, supporting compliance, and delivering patient-centered care for complex chronic and rare disease populations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Supervisor
CVS Specialty Pharmacy
07.2026 - Current
- Facilitated team of specialty nurses in delivering comprehensive care and patient education for complex chronic and rare disease conditions.
- Coordinated daily staffing and care tasks to enhance organization and efficiency of patient services.
- Worked with physicians, operations teams, and business stakeholders to improve patient outcomes and workflow performance.
- Mentored nursing staff to uphold clinical quality and foster ongoing professional development.
- Maintained regulatory compliance, quality standards, and accurate clinical documentation across nursing operations.
Nursing Team Lead
CVS Specialty Pharmacy
01.2024 - 07.2026
- Assisted nursing supervisor with clinical care oversight, monitored patient-care operations, assigned nursing staff, and identified quality improvement opportunities to enhance patient outcomes.
- Mentored new staff during orientation, fostering confidence and team readiness to ensure effective integration into nursing team.
- Completed nursing leadership development program in 2025.
- Created quarterly nursing newsletter with capstone group, facilitating communication and engagement during company-wide rollout.
Clinical Nurse Educator
CVS Specialty Pharmacy
08.2020 - 01.2024
- Provided specialized education for patients starting and titrating oral, inhaled, and infused pulmonary hypertension medications, supporting understanding of medication regimens and possible side effects.
- Served as a resource for healthcare professionals and staff, sharing expertise in pulmonary hypertension management and optimizing patient education.
- Coordinated comprehensive patient care plans with physicians, clinicians, pharmacy operations, and sales team, enhancing care transitions and fostering positive patient outcomes.
- Developed strong one-on-one relationships with patients and caregivers, fostering trust and creating supportive care experiences.
Staff Nurse II
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
03.2018 - 08.2020
- Delivered critical care in high acuity Surgical/Cardiovascular ICU, managing acute post-surgical needs for cardiovascular, abdominal, transplant, ENT, thoracic, and vascular patients while demonstrating proficiency with Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, LVADs, Impella, and ECMO.
- Educated patients and families on medications, care plans, and hospital policies to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Trained new nurses as preceptor in techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to ensure high-quality patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago05-2016
Skills
- Patient and provider education
Diagnosis and treatment
Medical management strategies
Pulmonary hypertension expertise
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Relationship building
Documentation and record keeping
Product demonstrations
Emotional intelligence
Time management
Problem solving
Organizational skills
Customer service
Coaching and mentoring
Schedule management - Clinical oversight
- Quality improvement
- Regulatory compliance
- Staffing coordination
Certification
- Registered Nurse, IL, 041.445091, Expires 5/31/2028
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 01/01/28
Timeline
Nurse Supervisor
CVS Specialty Pharmacy
07.2026 - Current
Nursing Team Lead
CVS Specialty Pharmacy
01.2024 - 07.2026
Clinical Nurse Educator
CVS Specialty Pharmacy
08.2020 - 01.2024
Staff Nurse II
Rush University Medical Center
03.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loyola University Chicago