Leah Marie Medwig
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Welcome! I am Leah Medwig, a seasoned Registered Nurse and Chief Learning Officer with over 15 years of experience spanning clinical practice and healthcare education. At the heart of my professional journey is a deep-seated commitment to transformative leadership, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence in healthcare education. My career is underpinned by a robust foundation in clinical healthcare, where I first honed my skills as a registered nurse. This practical experience has been instrumental in shaping my approach to healthcare education, allowing me to drive innovation and adapt to the rapidly evolving IT healthcare landscape. As a leader, I thrive on inspiring my team to harness their creativity and adaptability, empowering them to achieve higher standards and catalyze positive change.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Learning Officer
Advenced EClinical Training
10.2023 - Current
- Strategic Leadership in Education: Deep knowledge of the latest healthcare education technologies, including e-learning platforms, simulation-based training tools, and digital content delivery systems. Skilled in integrating technology to enhance learning and operational efficiency.
- Curriculum Design & Instructional Technology: Expertise in developing comprehensive, engaging, and effective learning materials and programs tailored for healthcare professionals. Proficient in applying instructional design principles and adult learning theories to create impactful educational experiences.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data analytics for assessing program effectiveness, learner outcomes, and making informed decisions to continually improve education and training programs.
- Change Management & Innovation: Skilled in managing organizational change, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in learning methodologies and technologies.
- Team Leadership & Development: Proven track record of building, mentoring, and leading high-performing teams. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and development.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences. Proficient in building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, including educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and technology partners.
- Regulatory Compliance & Accreditation Knowledge: Knowledgeable about healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and compliance requirements affecting education in the healthcare industry.
- Budget Management & Resource Allocation: Experience in managing budgets, resources, and procurement to support educational initiatives and technology implementations.
- Cultural Competence & Emotional Intelligence: High emotional intelligence with a commitment to creating inclusive learning environments that value diversity and promote cultural competence among healthcare professionals.
Registered Nurse, ICU & ER Internal Travel Staff
UPMC
02.2023 - Current
- Advanced Clinical Skills: Profound knowledge and hands-on experience in emergency and critical care nursing, including ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), and trauma care.
- Rapid Assessment and Triage: Expertise in quickly assessing patient conditions, prioritizing treatment based on severity, and executing fast-paced decision-making in emergency situations to stabilize patients.
- Critical Care Management: Skilled in monitoring and caring for critically ill patients, managing ventilators, administering IVs, and performing advanced life-saving procedures in the ICU setting.
- Adaptability and Flexibility: Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to new healthcare settings, protocols, and team dynamics as a travel nurse. Capacity to learn and integrate into different ER and ICU environments efficiently.
- Patient and Family Support: Proficient in providing compassionate care and support to patients and their families during critical and emergency situations, ensuring clear communication and emotional support.
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration: Strong teamwork skills, with experience working collaboratively with doctors, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive patient care.
- Infection Control and Safety Compliance: Knowledge of infection control practices, including the use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Medical Equipment Proficiency: Familiarity with the operation and monitoring of medical equipment commonly used in ER and ICU settings, such as ventilators, EKG machines, and patient monitoring systems.
- Documentation and Reporting: Accurate and timely documentation of patient care, assessments, and interventions in electronic health records (EHR), ensuring continuity of care and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Emotional Resilience and Stress Management: Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure, managing the emotional and physical demands of emergency and critical care nursing with resilience.
Senior Lead Course Instructor
Advanced eClinical Training
02.2022 - 10.2023
- Advanced Instructional Skills: Proficiency in employing diverse teaching methodologies tailored to online learning environments. Skilled in engaging students through interactive lectures, simulations, webinars and case studies relevant to allied healthcare fields.
- Curriculum Development & Assessment Design: Experienced in designing comprehensive curricula that align with industry standards and learning outcomes. Expertise in creating and implementing assessment tools to evaluate student learning and program effectiveness.
- Digital Literacy & e-Learning Technologies: Strong command over digital teaching platforms, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and multimedia tools to create dynamic and accessible online learning experiences. Familiarity with accessibility standards to ensure content is inclusive.
- Clinical Healthcare Knowledge: Solid foundation in allied healthcare principles, practices, and standards. Ability to incorporate current healthcare trends, technologies, and best practices into course content.
- Student Engagement & Support: Dedicated to fostering a supportive online learning community. Skilled in motivating students, providing constructive feedback, and facilitating discussions to enhance learning and retention.
- Program Management & Leadership: Leadership experience in managing online programs, including course scheduling, instructor oversight, and resource allocation. Ability to mentor junior faculty and contribute to their professional development.
- Stakeholder Communication: Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively between students, faculty, and administrative staff. Competent in presenting program updates and advocating for resource needs.
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze course feedback, student performance data, and educational trends to continually refine and improve online programs. Skilled in addressing and resolving technical or instructional challenges promptly.
- Team Collaboration & Networking: Experience in working collaboratively with a team of instructors and administrative staff to achieve program goals. Ability to network with healthcare professionals and organizations to enrich program content and provide students with real-world insights.
- Continuous Learning & Professional Development: Commitment to staying abreast of the latest developments in educational technologies, online pedagogy, and allied healthcare fields to enhance personal instructional capabilities and program quality.
Nurse Case Manager Specialist
Cigna HealthCare
05.2018 - 02.2023
- Clinical Knowledge and Expertise: Strong foundation in medical terminology, patient care, and clinical protocols. Understanding of various medical conditions, treatments, and patient care plans, ensuring comprehensive case management.
- Case Management Proficiency: Extensive experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized patient care plans. Skilled in coordinating with healthcare providers to ensure timely and effective delivery of care.
- Healthcare Policy and Regulations: Knowledge of healthcare regulations, insurance policies, and compliance requirements. Ability to navigate and apply Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance guidelines to patient cases.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including doctors, nurses, social workers, and insurance professionals, to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication abilities to clearly convey complex information to patients, families, healthcare providers, and insurers. Skilled in empathetic, patient-centric communication.
- Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to assess patient needs, interpret medical reports, and devise effective care strategies. Capable of addressing and resolving issues that arise during case management.
- Negotiation and Advocacy: Proficient in negotiating with healthcare providers and insurance companies to advocate for patient needs, ensuring access to necessary treatments and services within policy constraints.
- Documentation and Reporting: Meticulous in maintaining accurate and comprehensive case files. Skilled in documenting patient interactions, care plans, and outcomes for reporting purposes.
- Time Management and Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines and effectively manage patient care within allocated resources.
- Technology Proficiency: Comfortable using case management software, electronic health records (EHR), and other healthcare IT systems to streamline case management processes and enhance efficiency.
Senior Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Corporate Services Worksource
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Supported short term scheduling needs (6 weeks) of UPMC facilities in ER, ICU and step down units.
- Safely and effectively provided care to patients with varying acuity levels and needs on multiple units.
- Knowledge and experience with multiple EMR systems.
- Provided care to people across the lifespan with different conditions from infants, children, pregnant women and the elderly.
- Provided and delivered compassionate patient focused, culturally competent care that exceeded unit based and organizational expectations and requirements.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Improved clinical quality by analyzing performance metrics, patient outcomes and delivery of care.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Mercy Hospital, Emergency Department
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Provided care to people across the lifespan with different conditions from infants, children, pregnant women and the elderly.
- Independently maintained safe and effective care to patients with varying acuity levels in a fast paced and stressful environment.
- Consistently communicated and collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care was given in a timely fashion.
- Provided care for multiple traumas, cardiac arrests, stroke alerts and conscious sedation.
- Provided staff development and training through preceptorship of newly hired staff members.
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Cardiothoracic Surgery
03.2012 - 05.2015
- Promoted to charge nurse of 36 bed cardiothoracic step down unit.
- Provided staff development and training through preceptorship of newly hired staff members.
- Chaired the nutritional council.
- Provided post surgical care of cardiothoracic patients within the first 24 hours of surgery to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to plan and implement goals of patient care.
- Provided and delivered compassionate patient focused, culturally competent care that exceeded unit based and organizational expectations and requirements.
- Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Coordinated nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Aspen University
Denver, CO11.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chatham University
Pittsburgh2013
Nursing Diploma -
Shadyside Hospital School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA2011
Skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Expert knowledge and use of technology in multiple EMR software applications
- Professional staff development and training to impower and motivate team members
- Ongoing pursuit of education to promote evidence-based practice
- Consistently provides safe, effective high-quality care
- Experienced Transformational Leader
- Reliable & trustworthy team player
- Practices and demonstrates emotional intelligence
- Friendly, positive attitude
Certification
Registered Nurse, State of Pennsylvania
Registered Nurse, State of California
Registered Nurse, State of Oklahoma
ACLS, BLS, and PALS Certification
Certified Case Manager
ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt Certification- In Process
Accomplishments
- SheRise 2024 Award Recipient
- Above and Beyond Award (UPMC) 2017
- Nominated for the Daisy Award, 2013
- "Rookie of the Year" Award , 2011
Timeline
Chief Learning Officer
Advenced EClinical Training
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU & ER Internal Travel Staff
UPMC
02.2023 - Current
Senior Lead Course Instructor
Advanced eClinical Training
02.2022 - 10.2023
Nurse Case Manager Specialist
Cigna HealthCare
05.2018 - 02.2023
Senior Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Corporate Services Worksource
06.2016 - 05.2018
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Mercy Hospital, Emergency Department
05.2015 - 06.2016
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Cardiothoracic Surgery
03.2012 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Aspen University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chatham University
Nursing Diploma -
Shadyside Hospital School of Nursing
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