Leann Anderson
Trenton,Michigan
Summary
Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital and long term care settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills. Dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Seeking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills within the Corewell Healthcare System. Working within the system for 20 years has prepared me for stressful situations and how to effectively communicate with staff, patient's, and families. Being part of a team to accomplish and provide safe care drives me to continue to work hard.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor
Beaumont Health System
07.2020 - Current
- Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
- Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
- Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.
- Helped to develop, improve and implement nursing policies and procedures.
- Evaluated and improved team member performance through coaching and training.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Beaumont Health System
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Emergency Department Unit Secretary
Beaumont Health System
01.2008 - 08.2019
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
Emergency Department Technician
Oakwood Healthcare System
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
Nursing Assistant
Oakwood Healthcare System
06.2003 - 01.2005
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate - Nursing
Monroe County Community College
Monroe, MI2018
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration BS
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI2011
Associate of Science - Biology
Henry Ford Community College
Dearborn, MI06.2007
Skills
- Staff Training
- Operational Procedures
- Managing Unit Operations
- Team Management Understanding
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- New Employee Orientation
- Unit Support
Accomplishments
Basic Life Support BLS
Basic Life Support Instructor
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor
Beaumont Health System
07.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Beaumont Health System
08.2019 - 06.2020
Emergency Department Unit Secretary
Beaumont Health System
01.2008 - 08.2019
Emergency Department Technician
Oakwood Healthcare System
01.2005 - 01.2008
Nursing Assistant
Oakwood Healthcare System
06.2003 - 01.2005
Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate - Nursing
Monroe County Community College
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration BS
Eastern Michigan University
Associate of Science - Biology
Henry Ford Community College
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