Lela Wright
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Corewell Health Lakeland, excelling in patient assessments and wound care. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and strong clinical judgment.
Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective treatment plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Patient-oriented Nurse with over 35 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Medical and Surgical specialty.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Corewell Health Lakeland
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Charge nurse duties when required.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Cared for surgical cardiac bypass patients.
- Received LVAD training.
- All patients were cardiac monitored.
- Charge nurse duties when required.
Registered Nurse
Metropolitan Methodist Hospital
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Cared for bariatric patients.
- Cared for all type ortho replacement patients.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse
Memorial University Medical Center
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment for patients and colleagues alike.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by diligently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Elevated patient trust by establishing strong rapport and effectively addressing concerns related to their care plans or overall health status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop customized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Increased patient comfort and support with empathetic communication and attentive bedside manner.
- Maintained detailed patient records for accurate documentation and effective treatment planning, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Provided comprehensive care for patients in high-stress environments, leading to notable increases in patient satisfaction and recovery rates.
- Cared for Covid patients as required.
Registered Nurse
Banner Casa Grande Medical Center
07.2004 - 12.2020
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, fostering collaboration and innovation.
- Improved customer satisfaction scores by overhauling customer service protocols and training staff in customer engagement techniques.
- Boosted employee morale and reduced turnover through development and implementation of comprehensive rewards and recognition program.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10-2009
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Telemetry monitoring
- Maintaining privacy
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 70 staff members and prepared schedules at Banner Casa Grande Hospital.
- Started hospital wide programming for bedside reporting, hourly rounds, and discharge phone calls at Banner Casa Grande Hospital.
- Unit based HCAHPS programming to increase patient satisfaction.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Corewell Health Lakeland
02.2024 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
07.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
Metropolitan Methodist Hospital
02.2022 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
Memorial University Medical Center
03.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
Banner Casa Grande Medical Center
07.2004 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
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