Leanna Widoff
Eugene,OR
Summary
Sincere Nursing professional bringing superior skill in patient needs assessment and healthcare team collaboration. Dedicated to supporting team objectives to facilitate top-quality care. Showcasing multi-tasking and adaptability in healthcare settings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Circulator/Pre-Op/PACU RN
Pacific Surgery Center
Eugene, Oregon
08.2020 - Current
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
Registered Nurse-Neurology
Peacehealth Riverbend Medical Center
Springfield, Oregon
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Facilitate therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
- Monitor patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Administer medications and treatment to patients and monitor responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Equip patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Review post-operative orders and continuously monitor patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
- Advocate for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions meet treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Implement interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Accurately document all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Provide direct patient care, stabilize patients and determine next course of action
- Teach patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Participate in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
Patient Care Tech
O.A.S.I.S. (Orthopedic And Spine Hospital)
Phoenix, AZ
10.2011 - 05.2012
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team efficiency
- Maintained, sanitized and cleaned equipment and instruments to meet patient needs
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support
Medical Assistant
AZ Pain Centers
Phoenix, AZ
01.2011 - 10.2011
- Collected all pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results
- Gathered forms, copied insurance cards and identification to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing
- Compiled necessary documents for surgical billing packages
- Submitted prescriptions to pharmacy via phone, fax or web
Medical Assistant
Grand Medical Associates Family Practice
Surprise, AZ
03.2010 - 01.2011
- Operated cardiac imaging and monitoring equipment
- Attended required training, education and meetings
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
06.2019
- Graduated with 3.5 GPA
- Member of PHI THETA KAPPA Honor Society
- Graduated June 2019
Certification - Medical Assisting
2010
Skills
- Patient education
- Patient management
- Working with others
- Ability to oversee CNA's and organize the team
- Sanitation
Clinical Practice in Nursing school
Spring 2019 Senior Practicum (210 hours)- Neurology- Riverbend Peace Health- Springfield, OR
Winter 2019 Acute II (60 hours)- Surgical- Riverbend Peace Health- Springfield, OR
Fall 2018 Chronic II (60 hours)- Medical- Riverbend Peace Health- Springfield, OR (60 hours)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Circulator/Pre-Op/PACU RN - Pacific Surgery Center
08.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse-Neurology - Peacehealth Riverbend Medical Center
09.2019 - 08.2020
Patient Care Tech - O.A.S.I.S. (Orthopedic And Spine Hospital)
10.2011 - 05.2012
Medical Assistant - AZ Pain Centers
01.2011 - 10.2011
Medical Assistant - Grand Medical Associates Family Practice
03.2010 - 01.2011
Lane Community College - Associate of Science, Nursing
Apollo College - Certification, Medical Assisting