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Leigha FREITAG

Registered Nurse
Surprise,AZ

Summary

Experienced registered nurse with a background in acute care and outpatient surgery. Proven ability to learn new skills and implement evidence-based practices. Skilled in time management, punctuality, collaboration, and adapting to changing environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Preop/Pacu and OR

Arizona Eye Institute & Cosmetic Laser Center
Sun City West, Arizona
03.2024 - Current
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Admits patients for surgery, includes assessing vitals, medication administration, and IV insertion.
  • Circulates in operating room.
  • Recovers patients post operatively and ensures safe discharge.
  • Assesses 30 - 45 patients weekly by obtaining complete medical history and confirms patients are appropriate candidates for surgery.
  • Collaborates with providers across multiple disciplines to obtain medical clearance for surgery.
  • Educates patients on post operative care and follow up appointments.

Registered Nurse - Med Surg Oncology/Hospice Unit/ Cardiac and Neuro Tele/ Float Pool

Banner Health
Phoenix, AZ
09.2014 - 12.2024
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Provided 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.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

Registered Nurse – Orthopedic/ Trauma Unit

Flagstaff Medical Center
Flagstaff, AZ
10.2012 - 09.2014
  • Completed new grad critical care training program
  • ACLS/BLS/Telemetry certified.
  • Assess and implement plan of care for patients across the lifespan
  • Administer medications and evaluate outcomes for desired results
  • Educate patients on medications, illness, and injuries.
  • Training with bucks traction, external fixators, stryker drains, CPM’s, and post-surgical protocols
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals
  • Orient new-hire RN’s to the unit

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing
12.2016

Associate of Science - Nursing

Carrington College
Phoenix, AZ
07.2012

Skills

Optimistic communication style

Effective team collaboration

Proficient in time management

Timeline

Preop/Pacu and OR

Arizona Eye Institute & Cosmetic Laser Center
03.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse - Med Surg Oncology/Hospice Unit/ Cardiac and Neuro Tele/ Float Pool

Banner Health
09.2014 - 12.2024

Registered Nurse – Orthopedic/ Trauma Unit

Flagstaff Medical Center
10.2012 - 09.2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Associate of Science - Nursing

Carrington College

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