Leah Yarbrough
Fitzgerald,GA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse eager to broaden my experience in healthcare to provide the best care for our patients. Excel at communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Tift Regional Wound Care and Hyperbaric Clinic
11.2024 - Current
- Assessment of the type of wound (surgical, pressure ulcer, diabetic foot ulcer, burn, venous/arterial insufficiency, etc), its stage, and its healing progress.
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper at-home wound care, promoting self-management and reducing complications.
- Application of dressings, total contact casts, unna boots, compression wraps, negative pressure wound therapy
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Tift Regional Medical Center
06.2023 - 11.2024
- Developed positive relationships with patients to ensure quality holistic care was provided throughout the hospital stay.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
- Gained intravenous access via ultrasound guided technique
- Monitoring of heparin drips, blood administration, continuous bladder irrigation and patient controlled anesthesia
Licensed Practical Nurse- Medical-Surgical Unit
Dorminy Medical Center
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Monitored patient's status through vital signs, performing daily assessments, thorough investigation of and maintaining documentation of the patient's chart, monitoring telemetry if ordered, and assessing strict intake and output
- Gained intravenous access and performed venipuncture for routine or stat labs
- Administered Medications: IM, PO and IV as ordered; monitored patient's status after administration
Licensed Practical Nurse
Affinity Pediatrics
10.2020 - 11.2022
- Performed wellness checks by completing hearing and vision testing, point of care testing which includes cholesterol, hemoglobin A1c, hemoglobin and lead screenings, completed metabolic screening and bilirubin tests, venipuncture and administered scheduled vaccinations to pediatric clients
- Performed outpatient point of care testing which included strep, COVID, RSV and flu, urinalysis and blood glucose checks
- Administered medications (PO, PR, IM, and NEB) and monitored patients for reactions
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA05-2023
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
05-2020
Skills
- Organization and Planning- Prioritization skills
- Patient safety and care
- Medication Administration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification, BLS
- Advanced Care Life Support Certification, ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Tift Regional Wound Care and Hyperbaric Clinic
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Tift Regional Medical Center
06.2023 - 11.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse- Medical-Surgical Unit
Dorminy Medical Center
11.2022 - 06.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Affinity Pediatrics
10.2020 - 11.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
References
- Dr. Hank Cook, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Colony Dental Care, Fitzgerald, Ga, 229-423-4500, colonydentalcare@gmail.com
- Jill Bergeron, Practice Manager, Express care, Tifton, Ga, 229-402-3600, Jillbergeron2@tiftregional.com
- Teresa Smith, Liscened Practical Nurse, Tifton, Ga, 229-425-3665, Teresa.Smith@tiftregional.com
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