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LEEANNE BARKER

Titusville,PA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with over 13 years of progressive career history in direct patient care 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.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Population Health Nurse

Titusville Area Hospital
03.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
  • Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
  • Communicate with physicians to find high risk patients with chronic or newly diagnosed diseases.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
  • Provide patients with resources to help with support and education.
  • Act as a liaison between the patient and physician.

Registered Nurse, Home Health Care

VNA Alliance
10.2010 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

Registered Nurse, Home Health Care

Heritage Health Care
04.2022 - 03.2023
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.

Registered Nurse, Home Health Care

Visiting Nurses of Erie County LECOM
10.2017 - 08.2019
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.

Registered Nurse, Home Health Care

Regional Home Health and Hospice
10.2015 - 10.2017
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

Registered Nurse

Health South Rehab
05.2009 - 10.2010
  • Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for up to 22 patients per shift
  • Developed and implemented nursing care plans
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Delegated staff nurse duties to LPN's and aides.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

University of Pittsburgh At Titusville
Titusville, PA

Bachelor of Science - Sports and Exercise Science

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Skills

  • Problem resolution capability
  • Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines, able to time manage and self-direct, highly organized
  • Managing scheduling of patients and overseeing LPN's
  • Proficient in various chartings software
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Care Plan Implementation
  • Patient Education
  • Unit Administration
  • Effective Communicator
  • Team Collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Nominated for the LECOM Excellence Award
  • Received VNA award for Most Reliable

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Home Health Care

Heritage Health Care
04.2022 - 03.2023

Population Health Nurse

Titusville Area Hospital
03.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse, Home Health Care

Visiting Nurses of Erie County LECOM
10.2017 - 08.2019

Registered Nurse, Home Health Care

Regional Home Health and Hospice
10.2015 - 10.2017

Registered Nurse, Home Health Care

VNA Alliance
10.2010 - Current

Registered Nurse

Health South Rehab
05.2009 - 10.2010

Associate of Science - Nursing

University of Pittsburgh At Titusville

Bachelor of Science - Sports and Exercise Science

Gannon University

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