Leah M. Wade, RN
Fort Branch,IN
Summary
Dedicated & compassionate registered nurse with 12 years of experience within the geriatric, pediatric, & medical/surgical patient populations. 10 years of specialized care centered around the Alzheimer’s disease & dementia community. 2 years of managerial experience as a Memory Care Director with an emphasis on staff education, holistic patient care, quality improvement, & upholding nursing standards within the long-term care setting. Displayed excellent interpersonal communication skills & attentiveness while working with diverse patient populations, including pediatric individuals with physical & cognitive disabilities. Transitioned into medical/surgical nursing for 1 year to broaden knowledge base & skillset in the nursing field. After operating in a fast-paced environment as an adaptive hospital nurse, devotion toward the hospitality & community that encompasses long-term care is my main pursuit. Looking for a fulfilling position with North River Health Campus & Trilogy team with ambitions for continuing education & leadership opportunities in the future.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical/Surgical Nurse
Deaconess Midtown Hospital
Evansville, IN
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Provided comprehensive, multidisciplinary care to diverse patient populations with complicated medical & surgical conditions.
- Ensured methodical preparation of patients for surgeries and prioritized post-operative patient care by utilizing detailed order sets and assessments.
- Proficient in the delivery of a broad range of nursing skills, not limited to wound care, critical thinking, medication administration, IV access and maintenance, pain management, infection control, assessment, procedural skills, palliative care, interpretation of medical information, time management, operating equipment, patient education, multitasking, organization, and communication.
- Ensured patient & family advocacy with holistic care by utilizing the interdisciplinary team from admission to discharge.
Memory Care Director
Majestic Care (formally Garden Villa)
Bedford, IN
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Managed a secured memory care unit of residents with different forms of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.
- Provided patient care and supervised a team of 2 staff nurses and 2-4 certified nursing aids per shift for a resident community with census size fluctuating between 26 and 36.
- Organized resident care using a multidisciplinary approach to address holistic needs and enhance the quality of life for individuals, families, and the community.
- Educated staff on strategies for reducing and managing behaviors and communication challenges associated with dementia.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists, social services, therapists, management, and families to develop personalized care plans for residents.
- Evaluated patient medical records for accuracy of documentation & implemented interventions to address resident issues, including preventive measures.
Staff Nurse
Majestic Care (formally Garden Villa)
Bedford, IN
10.2010 - 06.2019
- Functioned as staff nurse for a secured 44-bed unit, delivering comprehensive support to residents at different stages of dementia with an emphasis on therapeutic communication & redirection techniques.
- Established and maintained patient/family rapport while delivering immediate and long-term care, including head-to-toe assessments, vital signs monitoring, medication administration, safety interventions, and prompt communication of changes to clinicians and multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated proficiency in implementing nursing skills and procedures within the scope of nursing practice, per federal guidelines and the Indiana Nursing Practice Act.
- Developed adaptability, communication, critical thinking, multitasking, and organizational skills caring for diverse resident populations within the facility.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN05-2010
Emergency Medical Technician Certification
Ivy Tech Community College
Bloomington, IN09-2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (incomplete)
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- IV access & maintenance
- Urinary catheterization care
- Pain management/assessment
- Intravenous therapy
- Effective communication (SBAR tool, active listening)
- Physical assessments (head-to-toe, focused, change in condition)
- Venipuncture
- Enteral tube care
- Omnicell/EPIC experience
- Wound care
- Behavior modification techniques
- Patient/family education
- Short stay/rehabilitation nursing/management experience
- Developmental disability nursing experience with children & adults
- Vitals monitoring
- Safe medication administration
- Infection control measures
Certification
- Nursing License #-28193737A
- Indiana EMT Certification 2008-2010
Timeline
Medical/Surgical Nurse
Deaconess Midtown Hospital
09.2021 - 10.2022
Memory Care Director
Majestic Care (formally Garden Villa)
06.2019 - 03.2021
Staff Nurse
Majestic Care (formally Garden Villa)
10.2010 - 06.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Vincennes University
Emergency Medical Technician Certification
Ivy Tech Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (incomplete)
Western Governors University
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