Leigh Dalton-Hunter
Petaluma,CA
Summary
Competent and caring Registered Nurse offering 20 years of coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospital environments. Demonstrated performing with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Float Nurse
Kona Community Hospital
Kealakekua, HI
03.2024 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care of assigned patients to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Educated patients and their families on disease process and self-care management techniques.
- Responded promptly to life threatening emergencies by providing advanced life support interventions such as cardioversion or intubation when needed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Administered care to patients suffering from catastrophic traumatic injuries.
- Operated and monitored life support systems and medical devices specific to the critical care setting.
Emergency Room Charge Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Santa Rosa/San Rafael, CA
01.2012 - 10.2023
- Provided leadership to the nursing team in managing patient care activities.
- Managed emergency room operations including staffing levels and scheduling shifts.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care of assigned patients to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive patient care services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Responded promptly to life threatening emergencies by providing advanced life support interventions such as cardioversion or intubation when needed.
- Assisted with implementation of new policies related to CCU operations including those related to infection control measures.
- Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
Recovery Room Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided post-operative care for patients recovering from surgery.
- Performed preoperative assessments including history taking and physical assessment of the surgical site prior to anesthesia induction.
- Facilitated discharge planning by providing patient and family education on follow up care instructions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Santa Rosa, CA
08.2012 - 11.2020
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Ensured compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.
- Identified potential risks or complications during treatment processes and took appropriate corrective action.
- Assisted in training new staff members on proper nursing protocols for emergency room operations.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
ER Registered Nurse
Kona Community Hospital
Kealakekua, HI
07.2003 - 08.2012
- Provided direct patient care in an emergency room setting including triage, assessment, stabilization, and monitoring of patients.
- Educated and informed patients about their diagnosis, medications, treatments and follow-up care instructions.
- Coordinated transfers between departments within the hospital or outside facilities based on patient needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hawaii Community College
Kealakekua, HI05-2003
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Reliability
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Critical Thinking
- Self Motivation
- Adaptability
Accomplishments
- Outstanding Nursing Graduate, Hawaii Community College 2003
- Daisy Award Winner, 2020
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Critical Care Float Nurse
Kona Community Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Recovery Room Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
11.2020 - 01.2022
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
08.2012 - 11.2020
Emergency Room Charge Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
01.2012 - 10.2023
ER Registered Nurse
Kona Community Hospital
07.2003 - 08.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hawaii Community College
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