Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic
Leigha Murphy

Leigha Murphy

Catawba,VA

Summary

DNP student with a strong work ethic and adaptability, demonstrating exceptional interpersonal skills in dynamic environments. Proven ability to thrive independently while rapidly mastering new skills. Eager to embrace new challenges that further enhance professional development and contribute to team success.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Outpatient Registered Nurse

Concentric Methods
Jacksonville, NC
01.2023 - Current
  • Provided direct and indirect nursing care in the outpatient clinic setting.
  • Administered medications, injections, and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Facilitated patient triage and appointment scheduling via the nurse hotline.
  • Secured necessary support for patient follow-up.
  • Educated patients on proper health maintenance practices and disease prevention techniques.
  • Advised patients on lifestyle modifications that would improve their overall wellbeing.

Progressive Care Registered Nurse

Wellspring Nurse Source - UNC Lenoir
Kinston, NC
07.2023 - 10.2023
  • Instructed patients on disease, treatment and care plan to enhance quality of life and promote positive attitude.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.

Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Destin, Florida
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.

Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Pensacola, FL
02.2022 - 03.2023
  • Ensure patient’s receive their medications and educate the patient’s on how to manage and/or monitor their diagnosis and equipment once home
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
  • Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
  • We work closely with case management to ensure the patient’s are discharged with all the appropriate resources

Registered Nurse, PCU

Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Roanoke, VA
07.2020 - 11.2021
  • Carilion is a Trauma I Center with multiple specialties.
  • Managed care for neurotrauma patients encompassing a broad range of critical injuries.
  • Held the position of charge nurse, which involved morning rounding and regular safety checks.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows, and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Precepted new RNs on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care.

Registered Nurse, ICU

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
Woodbridge, VA
01.2020 - 07.2020
  • The ICU contained 16 beds which cared for a variety of diagnosis such as perforated ulcers, drug and alcohol overdose, hemorrhagic and non-hemorrhagic strokes, viral and bacterial pneumonia, and cranial aneurysms
  • Shortly after I took the position, the unit became a COVID unit for our infected ventilated patients.
  • Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
  • Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.

Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
Woodbridge, VA
07.2019 - 01.2020
  • Patient population included post-cardiac catheterization, coronary angioplasty, coronary artery bypass, and ventricular assist device implants.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Radford University
05.2019

Minor - Psychology

Radford University
Radford, VA
05.2019

Skills

  • Multiple charting platforms including EPIC, MEDITECH, and PowerChart
  • Family and patient support
  • Leadership skills – Charge RN and chairman of several nurse-driven unit councils, including the Education Council and the Staff Recognition Council
  • Precepting
  • Counseling
  • Patient Educator
  • Equipment management: lumbar drain, ventilator, tracheotomy, gastrotomy tube, nasogastric tubes, rectal tube, Foley catheters, wound vacs, drains (JP, Hemovac, Primrose), and central venous lines

Certification

ACLS Certified – American Heart Association

BLS Certified – American Heart Association

Timeline

Progressive Care Registered Nurse

Wellspring Nurse Source - UNC Lenoir
07.2023 - 10.2023

Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
05.2023 - 06.2023

Outpatient Registered Nurse

Concentric Methods
01.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
02.2022 - 03.2023

Registered Nurse, PCU

Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
07.2020 - 11.2021

Registered Nurse, ICU

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
01.2020 - 07.2020

Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
07.2019 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Radford University

Minor - Psychology

Radford University

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Leigha Murphy