Leigh Hadley

Hospice on-call responsibilities: after-hours/emergent/daytime admissions, medication instruction/education for EOL care, PRN/emergent visits, routine visits as requested

• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications and treatments in accordance with care plans and patient needs.
• Monitored vital signs, assessing patient conditions to ensure timely interventions.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective care strategies.
• Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
• Led initiatives to enhance patient safety and quality of care within healthcare settings.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

Hospice on-call responsibilities

• Evaluated nursing practices, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in service quality.
• 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.

MICU for 11 years/Office nurse for DMC pulmonary/PACU/ Cath Lab/ER

• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on best practices and clinical procedures.
• Streamlined workflow processes, improving efficiency in patient care delivery systems.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• 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.