Leigh Anne Watts
Bryant
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience at Saline Memorial Hospital, specializing in patient assessments and medication administration. Demonstrated ability to improve patient outcomes through effective communication and therapeutic relationships. Proficient in EMR documentation and committed to ensuring safety and compliance in diverse clinical settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Saline Memorial Hospital
12.2025 - Current
- Enhanced patient care through thorough assessments and structured mental health interviews.
- Developed personalized care plans based on comprehensive patient evaluations and observations.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting significant health changes for optimal patient care.
- Educated families on mental health conditions, fostering understanding and coping strategies.
- Administered medications safely, ensuring compliance with established safety protocols.
- Restored safety during volatile situations, effectively managing aggression and crisis intervention.
Referral Nurse
Saline Memorial Hospital
06.2024 - Current
- Ensured compliance and accuracy by managing electronic health record referral processes.
- Created comprehensive training materials for new staff on referral best practices.
- Analyzed referral data to pinpoint improvements in patient care services.
- Facilitated clear communication among healthcare providers with precise documentation practices.
- Increased patient satisfaction through timely and efficient referral service delivery.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of policies to ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines.
- Mentored new staff on referral nursing best practices to enhance team performance.
- Supported floor nurses with medication administration and treatment plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Saline Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2025
- Enhanced patient safety by administering medications and monitoring treatment responses.
- Facilitated daily patient care activities, promoting comfort and safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to create tailored patient care plans.
- Documented patient vitals and progress in electronic health records accurately.
- Evaluated and reported patients' condition changes to registered nurses promptly.
- Managed vital signs monitoring, improving patient outcomes through timely interventions.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Arkansas State University Three Rivers
Malvern, AR12-2025
Practical Nursing
Arkansas State University Three Rivers
Malvern, AR05-2021
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient monitoring
- Precepting
- Lab result interpretation
- Performing EKGs
- Geriatric nursing
- Mental health nursing
Daisy Award Nominee
Nominated by several patients for the Daisy Award in 2023.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Saline Memorial Hospital
12.2025 - Current
Referral Nurse
Saline Memorial Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Saline Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2025
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Arkansas State University Three Rivers
Practical Nursing
Arkansas State University Three Rivers