Leilani Tolentino-Wright, BSN,RN,OCN
North Ridgeville,OH
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 10+ years of experience, offering comprehensive patient care in inpatients and outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Outpatient Oncology Infusion
University Hospital Seidman Cancer Center
07.2022 - Current
- Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, intravesical chemotherapy, blood products, fluids, electrolyte treatments and clinical trial drugs to Oncology, Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant patients. Do modified exchange transfusion.
- Access implanted ports, PICC line, Hickman and Hepatic Artery infusion ports. Insert and maintain peripheral Ivs, Pull out PICC liness and midline. Insert foley catheters for intravesical chemotherapy.
- Monitor patients and utilize hypersensitivity protocol as needed.
- Collaborate with APPs, physicians,pharmacists and other ancillary staff
- Prevent infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Answer patients questions, educate and provide reading materials for further information.
- Rotate to Acute Care Clinic, mostly taking care of sickle cell patients who need hydration and pain control to prevent them from getting admitted to the hospitals.
- Stock workstation with necessary supplies.
- Inspect the eye wash station every 7 days
- Check the spill kit on each pod to make sure we have one and not expired.
Registered Nurse, Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cleveland Medical Center
12.2008 - 07.2022
- Provide direct patient care, stabilized patients, .monitor vitals of post op patients ( open heart surgery and thoracic surgery)
- Monitor chest tube drainage and make sure that chest tubes are working properly.
- Ensure that external pacemaker settings are correct and working properly
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Implement medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Draw blood from central lines, PICC lines and arterial lines.
- Monitor patients on BIPAP, CPAP and high flow oxygen.
- Monitor patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Advise patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Implement evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Advocate for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Manage patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Equip patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustain recovery.
- Charge RN. Served as a preceptor for experienced RN and nursing students during their clinical rotations.
- Follow all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Floor
Robertwood Johnson Hospital
06.2006 - 11.2008
- Implement medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Provide direct patient care, stabilize patients, and determine next course of action.
- Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that address physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Manage care from admission to discharge.
- Reduce hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
Staff Nurse Progressive Care Unit
Western Pennsylvania Hospital
12.2003 - 03.2006
- Perform various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administer medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Develop strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educate patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Document patient intake and dietary requirements ,urine output, drainage output.
- Manage complex wound care, utilizing advanced techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Reduce medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Perform frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Perform frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Coordinate patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wesleyan University- Philippines
Cabanatuan City, Philippines03.1991
Skills
- Accessing ports, Central lines, HAI
- Inserting foley catheters
- Chest tubes- how to take care and trouble shoot
- Epicardial wires-what to watch and how to take care of the wires
- tracheostomy tube care and suctioning
Licensure and Certifications
Registered Nurse, Ohio. Ohio Board of Nursing. License # RN 346583
Oncology Certified Nurse. ONCC
BLS Basic Life Support: AHA
Professional Organizations
Oncology Nursing Society - Cleveland Chapter member. 2024 . Member ID # 843583
Philippine Nurses Association in Ohio
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Outpatient Oncology Infusion
University Hospital Seidman Cancer Center
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cleveland Medical Center
12.2008 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Floor
Robertwood Johnson Hospital
06.2006 - 11.2008
Staff Nurse Progressive Care Unit
Western Pennsylvania Hospital
12.2003 - 03.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wesleyan University- Philippines