Leann Gumke
Registered Nurse
Jamestown,ND
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a career history that has been devoted to serving patients with medical complexities, developmental disabilities, behavioral challenges and providing home care to patients within the community with skilled nursing needs and those in need of end of life comfort care. Committed to providing the best possible care to the patients served and consistently working to improve their quality of life. Have worked to develop strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Looking and excited for an opportunity to utilize my nursing skills in a clinical setting, to challenge myself with the acquirement of new skills in this environment and to be be able to provide exceptional patient care with a compassionate approach to health and well-being.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Home Health and Hospice Registered Nurse
Jamestown Regional Medical Center
Jamestown, ND
10.2021 - Current
- Completed assessments of patient needs, developed comprehensive care plans, completed physical assessments, administered treatments/procedures, collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes and supported both patients and their families during challenging times.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Served as liaison between physicians, patients and patients' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families, providing emotional support while addressing health or symptom concerns or questions regarding plan of care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Anne Carlsen Center
Jamestown, ND
6 2006 - 10.2021
- Performs ongoing nursing health assessment and nursing care. Provides direction to team members and coordinates delivery of nursing service with other services which is guided by the nursing care plan, ISP/IEP, positive behavior support plan, facility policies and procedures and professional standards of practice.
- Includes working the charge nurse role which provides oversight of activities and includes serving as a resource to staff, directing patient flow, assuring appropriate utilization of resources, and provides oversight for provision of quality care in a manner consistent with the mission of the Anne Carlsen Center.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Nurse Technician
Anne Carlsen Center
06.2005 - 06.2006
- Served as an assistant to RN's and LPN's in helping to perform ongoing nursing health assessments and nursing care, and providing medical treatments to patients under the guidance and supervision of an RN.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Improved patient satisfaction by assisting with personal care tasks, including bathing and grooming.
Direct Support Professional/Certified Nursing Assistant
Anne Carlsen Center
09.2002 - 05.2005
- Worked to support patients with their life to include health and personal cares, therapeutic, educational, recreational, and leisure activities for individuals with disabilities to achieve maximum growth and learning. Assumed authority, responsibility and accountability for carrying out their individual plans.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jamestown College
Jamestown, ND 08.2001 - 05.2006
Skills
Patient and family advocacy
Able to learn and perform new clinical skills, education and therapeutic programs
Able to communicate verbally and in writing; able to follow verbal and written instructions; able to problem solve effectively with patients, staff and family members
Development and initiation of patient specific care plans, patient education on medications and disease processes, ability to enable patients and their families to achieve patient goals in the home care setting and facilitation of timely discharges from Home Health Care
Emotional support to patients and their families/support systems
Clinical documentation completed timely and accurately
Teamwork with a collaboration of members of the healthcare team
Accomplishments
- Completed the North Dakota Developmental Disabilities Curriculum and became a Certified Direct Support Professional in 2014.
- Personal Outcome Measures Certified Interviewer for The Council on Quality and Leadership from 7/2017-7/2020.
- Basic Life Support Instructor for The American Heart Association from 2/2017-2/2021.
- Currently serving as a member of the Shared Governance Nurse Council at Jamestown Regional Medical Center.
Certification
NonViolent Crisis Intervention
References
(1) Shar Trevithick, RN
701.269.4608
Sharleetrevithick@gmail.com
(2) Sue Beach, FNP-c
701.320.0741
Sue.Beach@annecenter.org
(3) Susie Kahler, RN
701.320.2172
susie.kahler@annecenter.org
Timeline
Home Health and Hospice Registered Nurse
Jamestown Regional Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
Nurse Technician
Anne Carlsen Center
06.2005 - 06.2006
Direct Support Professional/Certified Nursing Assistant
Anne Carlsen Center
09.2002 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jamestown College
08.2001 - 05.2006
Registered Nurse
Anne Carlsen Center
6 2006 - 10.2021
NonViolent Crisis Intervention
Basic Life Support/CPR
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Mental Health First Aid Certification
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