LeeAnn Russo
Cleveland,NC
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
LAKE NORMAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
2022.02 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Director of Nursing
AlstonBrook
2022.10 - 2022.12
- Oversee daily operations of all aspects of care within the nursing department
- Keep up with the current and ever changing infection control guidelines within the facility
- Adhere to CMS and state guidelines in the continuity of care of the residents
- Partake in risk management meetings and utilization review for reimbursement and CMI
- Work closely with facility scheduler in maintaining appropriate staffing levels to work within PPD daily
- Working on retention and recruitment to elevate the use of agency staffing
- Work closely with Administrator to adhere to budget
- Attend resident council meetings to address any issues or concerns
- Educate on policy and procedure within the nursing staff and look for any areas in need improvements
- Consistently maintain the resident first attitude to improve and enrich the lives of our residents.
Director of Nursing
Accordius Health
2020.01 - 2022.07
- Oversee daily operations of all aspects of care within the nursing department
- Keep up with the current and ever changing infection control guidelines within the facility
- Adhere to CMS and state guidelines in the continuity of care of the residents
- Partake in risk management meetings and utilization review for reimbursement and CMI
- Work closely with facility scheduler in maintaining appropriate staffing levels to work within PPD daily
- Working on retention and recruitment to elevate the use of agency staffing
- Work closely with Administrator to adhere to budget
- Attend resident council meetings to address any issues or concerns
- Educate on policy and procedure within the nursing staff and look for any areas in need improvements
- Consistently maintain the resident first attitude to improve and enrich the lives of our residents.
ADON/ Director of Nursing
Genesis HealthCare
2019.01 - 2020.01
- Worked in this building till brought out by Accordions Health, Oversee daily operations of all aspects of care within the nursing department
- Keep up with the current and ever changing infection control guidelines within the facility
- Adhere to CMS and state guidelines in the continuity of care of the residents
- Partake in risk management meetings and utilization review for reimbursement and CMI
- Work closely with facility scheduler in maintaining appropriate staffing levels to work within PPD daily
- Working on retention and recruitment to elevate the use of agency staffing
- Work closely with Administrator to adhere to budget
- Attend resident council meetings to address any issues or concerns
- Educate on policy and procedure within the nursing staff and look for any areas in need improvements
- Consistently maintain the resident first attitude to improve and enrich the lives of our residents.
RN Staff Nurse
Novant Health
2015.03 - 2019.01
- Critical care RN- ventilators, post cardiac arrest, sepsis, diabetic emergencies, work with balloon pumps swans catheters
- Central lines
- Multiple critical drips and titration
- Ability to read all monitors and anticipate needs of the critically ill patient
- BLS ACLS and PALS certified.
Unit Manger /ADON
AristaCare Health Services
2013.01 - 2015.02
- Oversaw 60 bed sub acute unit and assisted DON in day to day operations of facility
- Assisted staff and residents in daily care and care plan discharge goals
- Educated staff when need arose participated in care plan meetings and UR/CMI Meetings
- Would work as night and weekend Supervisor to maintain adequate management within the building.
Education
High School Diploma -
Toms River High School South
Toms River, NJAssociate in Nursing -
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ12.2005
Skills
- Critical Care Experience
- ICU Experience
- Infection Control Training
- Medication Administration
- Nurse Management
- MDS
- Nursing
- Risk Management
- EMR Systems
- Epic
- Vital Signs
- Hospital Experience
- Utilization Review
- Utilization Management
- Employee Orientation
- Experience Administering Injections
- Venipuncture
- Phlebotomy
- Cerner
- Case Management
- Management
- Nursing home experience
- EHR systems
- Acute care
- Resident's rights
- Patient Education
- Patient Safety
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical Care
- Quality Improvement
- Vaccine administration
- Ethical Practice
- Clinical judgment
- Geriatric Nursing
- Diabetes management
- Cardiac Nursing
- Chronic Disease Management
- EMR / EHR
- Resource Allocation
- Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Accurate Documentation
- Intravenous therapy
- CPR/AED
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Delegation and Motivation
- Infection Control
- Clear Patient Communication
- Care Coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Microsoft Office
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Student Precepting
Certification
- Rn. North Carolina, 01/01/19, 01/01/21
- BLS Certification, 03/01/21, Present
- SPICE Certified for Infection Control, 03/01/21, Present
- RN, 05/01/22, NJ
Groups
NADONA, 08/01/22, Present
Assessments
Clinical judgment, Highly Proficient, 02/01/21, Assessing a patient's condition and implementing the appropriate medical intervention
Awards
Daisy Nursing, 04/01/16, Recognized by a family for providing exceptional care and caring during a difficult time submitted a letter to the hospital and was awarded a Daisy Award.
Timeline
Director of Nursing
AlstonBrook
2022.10 - 2022.12
Staff Nurse
LAKE NORMAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
2022.02 - Current
Director of Nursing
Accordius Health
2020.01 - 2022.07
ADON/ Director of Nursing
Genesis HealthCare
2019.01 - 2020.01
RN Staff Nurse
Novant Health
2015.03 - 2019.01
Unit Manger /ADON
AristaCare Health Services
2013.01 - 2015.02
High School Diploma -
Toms River High School South
Associate in Nursing -
Ocean County College
- Rn. North Carolina, 01/01/19, 01/01/21
- BLS Certification, 03/01/21, Present
- SPICE Certified for Infection Control, 03/01/21, Present
- RN, 05/01/22, NJ
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