Leigha Drennan
El Paso,TX
Summary
Organized, knowledgeable, and highly motivated registered nurse with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Experienced in caring for hematology/oncology patients. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
El Paso Children’s Hospital
El Paso, Texas
03.2021 - Current
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient-centered and family-centered care to patients with general pediatric conditions, diseases, blood disorders, and cancer
- Provide all nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards
- Transfuse blood products and infuse chemotherapy and biotherapy
- Proper handling and care of central lines
- Preceptor certified for mentoring, developing, and training nursing students, new nurses, and cross-training experienced nurses
- PICU cross-trained
- Relief charge nurse
- Chair of Shared Governance Committee responsible for developing and implementing in areas of opportunity and improvement in the unit
- Occasionally provide staffing coverage in other units within the hospital: neonatal intermediate care unit (IMCN), and pediatric intermediate care
- Ultrasound-guided IV insertion trained
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
United States Army Reserve
El Paso, Texas
12.2009 - Current
- Military vehicle and parts maintenance
- Occasional maintenance office data entry clerk and key control
Registered Nurse
El Paso Behavioral Health Systems
El Paso, Texas
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient-centered psychiatric care
- Verbal de-escalation and handle with care trained
Medical Scribe
ProScribe
El Paso, Texas
01.2018 - 02.2021
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care and flow of patient encounters
- Documented patient health history and treatment plans, and entered orders for labs, diagnostic imaging, and medications
Tax Preparer
Liberty Tax Service
El Paso, Texas
01.2014 - 02.2017
- Prepared individual income tax returns for filing
Customer Care Specialist
DISH Network
El Paso, Texas
- Assisted customers with inquiries about products and services via phone
- Identified opportunities for cross-selling or upselling additional products and services when appropriate
- Provided product technical support to customers who had difficulty understanding how to use the product or service
Education
Master of Science - Nursing -Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Gayle
El Paso12-2020
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso12-2017
Skills
- Chemotherapy & biotherapy administration
- Central Line Care
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient & Family Education
- Patient Assessments & Vitals monitoring
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Medication Administration
- Cerner
Certification
Registered Nurse, Multistate, 02/17/2021 - 12/31/2025
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider Certification, 4/2026
Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) (BLS) for Healthcare Providers, 5/2025
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider Certification, 5/2025
APHON Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Certification, 12/2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
El Paso Behavioral Health Systems
12.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
El Paso Children’s Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Medical Scribe
ProScribe
01.2018 - 02.2021
Tax Preparer
Liberty Tax Service
01.2014 - 02.2017
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
United States Army Reserve
12.2009 - Current
Customer Care Specialist
DISH Network
Master of Science - Nursing -Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care
University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Gayle
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
University of Texas At El Paso
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