Leah Wanatowicz
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, BSN
Honor Health
11.2022 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Honor Health
07.2017 - 11.2022
- Fostered mobility with regular turning, positioning and ambulating of patients.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Banner Health
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Fostered mobility with regular turning, positioning and ambulating of patients.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
PARA PROFESSIONAL
Washington Elementary School District
10.2013 - 07.2016
- Communicated student progress and concerns to teacher.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Assisted in the administration of standardized testing, ensuring accurate assessment of student performance levels.
Education
RN/ BSN Nursing Candidate -
ASPEN UNIVERSITY
Phoenix, AZ10.2022
Skills
- Certified Telemetry Tech
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
Accomplishments
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to multiple patients in hospital environment.
Certification
LNA
Timeline
RN, BSN
Honor Health
11.2022 - Current
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Honor Health
07.2017 - 11.2022
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Banner Health
06.2016 - 06.2017
PARA PROFESSIONAL
Washington Elementary School District
10.2013 - 07.2016
RN/ BSN Nursing Candidate -
ASPEN UNIVERSITY