- Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Strategy Games
- Dancing
- Volunteer Travel
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless, women, and animals
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Outdoor Recreation
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Music
- Backpacking and Hiking
- Animal Care
- Reading
Leesa Yoes
STEPHENVILLE,TX
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care focused specifically in obstetrics, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Palo Pinto General Hospital
08.1996 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
- Administered medications accurately and safely under physician guidance during labor induction or augmentation processes.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and providing timely interventions.
- Participated in regular departmental meetings, providing valuable insight and suggestions for improvement.
- Maintained a safe and sterile environment, ensuring optimal conditions for successful deliveries.
- Educated expectant mothers on available pain management options during the birthing process while respecting individual preferences.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases, leading to more effective treatment plans.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum care, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
All Saints Cityview
07.1996 - 08.2002
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and providing timely interventions.
- Maintained a safe and sterile environment, ensuring optimal conditions for successful deliveries.
- Promoted maternal-infant bonding by educating new parents on infant care techniques such as breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care throughout the labor and delivery process.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in labor and delivery procedures.
- Educated expectant mothers on available pain management options during the birthing process while respecting individual preferences.
- Prevented infections by diligently adhering to proper hand hygiene standards as well as utilizing personal protective equipment when required.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
St. Josephs Hospital
02.1991 - 06.1996
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job Title].
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12-2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX07-1999
LVN - Licensed Vocational Degree of Nursing
Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX08-1990
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Electronic Fetal Heart Rate Interpretation
- Breastfeeding support
- Obstetric Emergency Response
- Intrapartum Care
- IV Insertion
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Epidural Administration
- Postpartum Care
- Labor support
- Fetal monitoring
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- Antepartum care
- Newborn care
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Attention to Detail
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Accomplishments
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Supervised team of 12-14 staff members.
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Inpatient obstetric certification
- External fetal monitoring
- STABLE
Interests
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Palo Pinto General Hospital
08.1996 - Current
Registered Nurse
All Saints Cityview
07.1996 - 08.2002
Licensed Vocational Nurse
St. Josephs Hospital
02.1991 - 06.1996
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Inpatient obstetric certification
- External fetal monitoring
- STABLE
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tarleton State University
LVN - Licensed Vocational Degree of Nursing
Weatherford College
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