Leann E Grogan
Chicopee,MA
Summary
Hello! I am a registered nurse who is committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure, providing excellent patient care, and continuing to learn every day. I have a compassionate approach to helping those under duress, I have the ability to remain calm in critical situations, I excel in patient relations, as well as being a reliable and efficient team member who is always willing to offer help or support to not only my coworkers but fellow nurses everywhere.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Psychiatric Nurse
Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital
Holyoke, MA
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Provided direct care to psychiatric patients in an acute inpatient setting.
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized treatment plans accordingly.
- Administered medication, monitored effectiveness, and adjusted dosages as needed.
- Initiated crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate potentially dangerous situations.
- Provided emotional support to patients who were struggling with personal issues or traumatic events.
Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse
Baystate Health - Baystate Medical Center
Springfield, MA
12.2022 - 06.2024
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV, intranasal, and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Attended educational workshops to maintain current competency and licensure in pediatric nursing specialty.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Provided emotional support to family members of psychiatric patients during difficult times.
- Instructed individuals on how to cope with their mental health conditions through lifestyle changes, such as diet or exercise regimens.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Northern Light Acadia Hospital
Bangor, ME
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted independent risk assessment for self-directed violence, analyzing risk factors, protective factors, mental status and current triggers.
- Implemented evidence-based and best practice problem-solving interventions to establish protective measures for suicide prevention and self-harm.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
CNA
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
Bangor, ME
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
Barista
Aroma Joes
Orono, ME
03.2020 - 10.2021
- Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
- Maintained clean and organized workspace, enabling coworkers to locate resources and product.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maine
Orono, ME05.2022
High School Diploma -
Northwestern Regional High School
Winsted, CT05.2018
Skills
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Patient relations
- Quick problem solver
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Task prioritization
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Experience with computerized charting systems
- Interpersonal Communication
Additional Information
Emergency Medical Responder for Volunteer EMS: 2016-2018
Cheerleading Coach: 2016-2018
Certification
- BLS Provider valid through 1/2026
- ACLS provider valid through 6/2025
- PALS provider valid through 4/2025
- TNCC certified
- ENPC certified
Timeline
Pediatric Psychiatric Nurse
Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital
06.2024 - 10.2024
Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse
Baystate Health - Baystate Medical Center
12.2022 - 06.2024
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Northern Light Acadia Hospital
08.2022 - 12.2022
CNA
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
05.2021 - 06.2022
Barista
Aroma Joes
03.2020 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maine
High School Diploma -
Northwestern Regional High School