Leigh Mitchell
Florien,La.
Summary
Dedicated, results-driven RN with extensive experience at Sabine Medical Center emergency room, specializing in patient assessment and swift emergency response.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRN Staff RN
Rapid Assessment and Triage
05.2008 - 01.2023
- Quickly evaluate and prioritize patients based on the severity of their conditions to ensure those in critical need receive immediate attention.
- Administer life-saving treatments and medications, perform procedures to stabilize patients, and manage acute medical emergencies.
- Effectively communicate with patients, families, and the healthcare team, ensuring transparent, concise information sharing and collaboration for optimal patient care.
- Provide instructions on follow-up care, medication management, and symptom monitoring to ensure patients and their families understand the next steps after leaving the ER.
DON, RN
Many Health Care North
12.2004 - 05.2008
- Overseeing nursing staff, coordinating schedules, and ensuring efficient operation of the nursing department.
- Providing guidance on complex medical cases, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and standards of care.
- Training and mentoring nursing staff, conducting performance evaluations, and fostering professional growth.
- Ensuring the facility meets all state and federal regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of healthcare laws and policies.
- Implementing and monitoring quality improvement programs to enhance patient care and outcomes.
- Managing the nursing department’s budget, optimizing resource allocation and controlling costs.
Medicare RN, Case Manager
Heritage Manor of Natchitoches
Natchitoches, Louisiana
08.2001 - 12.2004
- Managed patients who qualified for Medicare skilled services, developing and adhering to customized care plans per Medicare requirements.
- Supervised staff to ensure that care plans were followed correctly.
- Collaborated with therapy teams, including Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy, to ensure patients were progressing toward their goals.
- Handled electronic submissions of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for facility reimbursement.
ICU staff RN
St. Francis Cabrini
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Proficient in managing patients with severe and life-threatening conditions, including operating advanced medical equipment and administering complex treatments.
- Ability to make quick, informed decisions in high-pressure situations to ensure optimal patient outcomes and respond effectively to emergencies.
- Skilled in conducting thorough patient assessments, interpreting vital signs and lab results, and identifying changes in the patient's condition.
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, coordinating care, and providing clear instructions to patients and families.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University
05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University
08.1997
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Clinical decision making
- Emergency response
- Care coordination
- Patient education
- Regulatory compliance
Publications
An Exploration of how artificial intelligence improves documentation tools compared to standard documentation methods and whether it affects patients' efficiency and quality of care., Chavis-Salinas, N., Lewis, C., Mitchell, L., Monk, T., 2025, Unpublished Paper in Lieu of Thesis, Northwestern State University
Professional Memberships
- Phi Kappa Phi, 2024
- Sigma Theta Tau, 2025
- NSLS, 2024
- Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners, 2025
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 2025
Affiliations
- Graduated Sigma Theta Tau with a GPA of 3.93
Certification
- Louisiana Rn License number 89355
Timeline
PRN Staff RN
Rapid Assessment and Triage
05.2008 - 01.2023
DON, RN
Many Health Care North
12.2004 - 05.2008
Medicare RN, Case Manager
Heritage Manor of Natchitoches
08.2001 - 12.2004
ICU staff RN
St. Francis Cabrini
01.1997 - 01.2001
Master of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University
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