Leigh Ann Lee
Dudley,GA
Summary
Highly skilled and safety conscious Registered Nurse with 25+ years of demonstrated success in prioritizing, managing, and educating patients and staff with sound clinical judgement. Reliable problem solving, customer service, communication, and expert healthcare knowledge with compassion. Proven ability of working independently and collaboratively to achieve patient and organizational goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cardiac Cath Lab, Piedmont Macon Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Prioritized patient care, delivering interventions to maintain stability and prevent complications.
- Monitored and maintained hemodynamic stability, continuously assessing rhythms and managing care
- Delivered expert care to critically-ill patients undergoing cardiac catheterization procedures.
- Protected patients while skillfully administering conscious sedation and emergency care.
- Maintained complete documentation of pre- and post-procedure care.
- Helped individuals feel comfortable with procedures by answering questions and managing expectations
- Coordinated patient support during balloon pump insertions and STEMI revascularizations.
- Kept lab well-stocked by ordering balloons, stents, and other special-order supplies.
- Supported procedures by handling instruments and monitoring patients.
- Prepared patients for and assisted with examinations, treatments, and surgical procedures.
- Resolved or reduced patient symptoms with intramuscular, intravenous and oral medicines.
- Administered medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects to quickly intervene in serious issues
- Stabilized patients during emergencies with first aid and life support care.
- Assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac or peripheral vascular treatments, such as implanting pacemakers or assisting with balloon angioplasties to treat blood vessel blockages
- Administer moderate sedation
- Start IV's for procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab and Special Procedure Lab
- Assist in emergency heart catheterizations, cardiac stent placement, and balloon pumps
- Hold direct pressure to groin for prolonged time after femoral sheath is pulled
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Registered Nurse
Carl Vinson VAMC
05.2019 - 01.2023
- IV management
- Conscious sedation
- Medication administration
- Problem-solving
- Direct nursing care
- Strong communication
- Documentation
- Treatment planning
- Chart updating
- Wound care
- Discharge coordination
- Vitals monitoring
- Time management
- Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients with various acute and chronic concerns.
- Educated patients on preventive care and lifestyle choices to improve overall health.
- Managed direct care of patients, conducted assessments, and documented care activities.
- Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments.
- Managed patient flows for unit, handled admissions, and processed discharge paperwork.
- Monitored consistent use of aseptic techniques to protect against infection.
- Conducted accurate chart updates in computer system.
- Dressed, cleaned, and redressed wound and incision areas.
- Administered oxygen and monitored respiratory performance and stability.
- Maximized unit efficiency, keeping supplies and records well-organized for expected needs.
- Enhanced patient outcomes through careful monitoring of conditions and comprehensive support.
- Administered medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects to quickly intervene in serious issues
- Resolved or reduced patient symptoms with intramuscular, intravenous and oral medicines.
- Administered Moderna vaccines during Covid-19.
- Administered Flu vaccines.
Radiology Registered Nurse
Fairview Park Hospital
01.2008 - 05.2019
- Prepared patients for and assisted with examinations, treatments, and surgical procedures.
- Enhanced patient outcomes through careful monitoring of conditions and comprehensive support.
- Stabilized patients during emergencies with first aid and life support care.
- Supported procedures by handling instruments and monitoring patients.
- Contributed to team efficiency, optimal patient flow, and accuracy in treatments by maintaining accurate and detailed reports and records
- Kept work and common areas neat and organized to maximize productivity, alleviate potential accidents, and promote professional workspace
- Considered each team member's unique talents when assigning tasks and projects to maximize success for employees and overall team
- Offered to assist with additional tasks to keep projects on-task and meet tight deadlines.
- Administered IV moderate sedation during invasive procedures
- Start IV's and access port a caths
- Coordinate scheduling of invasive procedures with each Radiology department
- Assist with transferring patients from stretcher to bed and back
- Assisted with CT guided biopsies, abscess drainages, and chest tube placements
Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Fairview Park Hospital
04.2004 - 01.2008
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Supported physicians throughout introduction of medical devices and vascular closure with collagen plugs and stitches.
- Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse Same Day Surgery
Fairview Park Hospital
03.2002 - 04.2004
- Coordinated patient care and nursing workflows to manage high volume caseloads with available resources
- Responded to medical alarms and emergent needs to deliver focused, compassionate care.
- Served diverse patient populations with in-depth knowledge of diverse injuries, surgical services, and disease states and correct techniques to manage each concern
- Obtain vital signs and monitor patient before and after surgery
- Administer pain medications as needed after surgery
- Supported continuum of care from care plan development and implementation with ongoing assessments and discharge coordination
- Advocated for patient needs within healthcare team and collaborated to develop appropriate treatment options
- Educated families and caregivers on diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plans.
- Administered medications to patients and educated caregivers on side effects and contraindications
- Contributed to team efficiency, optimal patient flow, and accuracy in treatments by maintaining accurate and detailed reports and records
- Resolved or reduced patient symptoms with intramuscular, intravenous and oral medicines.
- Administered medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects to quickly intervene in serious issues
- Prepare and give discharge instructions to patient and family members
Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse
Fairview Park Hospiital
05.1997 - 03.2002
- Charted progress notes to reflect administered care and responses.
- Monitored care delivery and corrected deficiencies, fostering high-quality patient care.
- Explained procedures, medications, and plans to patients.
- Managed routine functions and special activities of nursing aides, medication nurse, and other staff
- Checked on patients often to assess needs and monitor conditions.
- Maintained awareness of comfort and condition of patients.
- Supported patients in achieving healthcare goals with personalized care and ongoing assistance.
- Recorded patient vital signs with current temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
- Maintained productive relationships with patients and families based on trusting and open communication.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Education
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Macon State College
Macon, GA05.2001
LPN - Nursing
Heart of Georgia Technical College
Dexter, Ga05.1997
Pre Nursing - Nursing
Middle Georgia College
Cochran, GA05.1996
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Education
- Patient Care
- Intravenous Therapy
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Emergency Procedures
- Medication Administration
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cardiac Cath Lab, Piedmont Macon Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Carl Vinson VAMC
05.2019 - 01.2023
Radiology Registered Nurse
Fairview Park Hospital
01.2008 - 05.2019
Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Fairview Park Hospital
04.2004 - 01.2008
Registered Nurse Same Day Surgery
Fairview Park Hospital
03.2002 - 04.2004
Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse
Fairview Park Hospiital
05.1997 - 03.2002
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Macon State College
LPN - Nursing
Heart of Georgia Technical College
Pre Nursing - Nursing
Middle Georgia College
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