Leann Gilmour
Registered Nurse
Hoover,AL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse 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. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration. Expert at inserting IV catheters.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Step Down Unit
Grandview Medical Center
02.1989 - Current
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Conducted continuous cardiac monitoring on patients stepping down from ICU care.
- Completed daily assessments and documented information in electronic medical records.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Assessed and coordinated patient discharge planning needs with multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Supported timely diagnostic and ongoing testing by collecting samples.
- Implemented physician orders and tracked progress against care plan to assess results.
- Helped team manage patient flow by promoting timely placements for admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Helped physicians complete bedside procedures to address patient concerns.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Rounded hourly for optimal patient care outcomes using AIDET technique.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Promoted patient independence by establishing care goals and teaching patients about conditions, medications and self-care skills.
Receptionist
Hughes Insurance And Real Estate
08.1984 - 04.1986
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baptist Medical Center Montclair
05.1979 - 09.1983
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Managed caseload of 12 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
Patient Care Technician
Regional Medical Center
01.1977 - 05.1979
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Used principles of growth and development to provide age-specific treatment and care.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL05.1979
Skills
- Patient Assessment and Documentation
- Insertion of Intravenous Catheters
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Administering Medication by Oral, IV, IM, NG, SC, PEG, Rectal routes
- Intravenous Drip Therapy and IV Fluid Administration
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Inserting Tubes such as Foley Catheter, Nasogastric Tube, Rectal Tube
- PICC line and Central Line Management
- Chest Tubes and Medical Device Management
- Administering Oxygen and Nebulized Medications
- Dressing Changes and Wound Care
- Interpreting EKG's and Cardiac Telemetry Monitoring
- Atrial Fibrillation and Acute Dysrhythmia Management
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Managing Diseases such as Diabetes, Renal Failure, Hypertension, Congestive Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease
- Acute and Chronic Pain Management
Certification
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Step Down Unit
Grandview Medical Center
02.1989 - Current
Receptionist
Hughes Insurance And Real Estate
08.1984 - 04.1986
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baptist Medical Center Montclair
05.1979 - 09.1983
Patient Care Technician
Regional Medical Center
01.1977 - 05.1979
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville State University