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Leed Couch

Lithia,FL

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage 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

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

BayCare
05.2013 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

Registered Nurse

HCA
02.2011 - 03.2013
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Petty Officer First Class

United States Navy
05.1996 - 10.2006
  • Mentored and supervised 30 personnel within unit, providing positive guidance for professional and personal development.
  • Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
  • Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
  • Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command.
  • Created contingency plans to address unexpected tactical scenarios.
  • Top Secret SCI Clerance

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

South University
Savannah, GA
09.2021

Skills

Patient Assessments

  • Disease Management Programs
  • EMR Systems
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Gastrostomy Tube Care
  • Patient Discharging
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • IV Drug Therapy Management
  • Medical Screening
  • Patient Care
  • Insulin Medication Assistance
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Chest Pain Management
  • ER Experience
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Seizure Management

Additional Information

Over the past 12 years of nursing, I have developed strong technical skills and nursing knowledge. However, I am now looking to move on and use my skills beyond direct patient care. I am intelligent, hardworking, and a dedicated employee. I do not move jobs often; I would like to find a place where I could grow professionally for the foreseeable future.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

BayCare
05.2013 - Current

Registered Nurse

HCA
02.2011 - 03.2013

Petty Officer First Class

United States Navy
05.1996 - 10.2006

Master of Science - Nursing

South University

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